Award-winning science fiction short story. When one of his congregation wants to marry an alien who is more flora than fauna, what's a priest to do??
When one of his congregation wants to marry an alien who is more flora than fauna, what's a priest to do??
Finalist in the prestigious EPIC Awards for Best Anthology.
Top Ten Finisher in the Preditors and Editors Readers Poll.
“The Convert” was voted one of the top seven stories of LEAPS OF FAITH anthology
Professional Reviews
Scribes World Reviews
FIVE STARS! In Susanne Marie Knight’s ‘The Convert,’ Father Wren has an equally awesome decision to make. He’s the only priest on the Ophiuchi 4 colony and must decide the marital fate of Chloe and Ping. She’s a deaf human; he’s a telepathic tree.”
Christian Science Review
The Convert takes an entirely different angle and addresses a person's faith versus human prejudice and the role it might play if there is every close contact with races who differ from us in very obvious ways. Susanne Marie Knight [short story] is an interesting tale about an indigenous alien who wishes to marry a human colonist to his planet. In this tale a priest must decide if he has the right under God to marry this alien to a human. He goes through a lot of psychological struggle, but when he hears the story from the alien, he begins to look at the situation with his heart. Also included in this story is how abusive we can be, simply because we don't understand, or do not seem to have the capacity to understand things that do not fit into our little spectrum of understanding. A wonderful story that is beautifully told.
Dog-eared Webzine
Highly Recommended! ... the stories engrossed me from the beginning. Though SF/religious in nature (as stated by the publisher), each story managed to be more than that. They cover the gamut of human experience--doubt, faith, adventure, and conflict. I found the juxtaposition of futuristic story elements and inspirational elements compelling. Each aspect blends seamlessly into a unique collection of stories. Regardless of your faith or reading preferences, don't miss this collection of stories from FrancisIsidore Electronic Press, including such authors as Leslie Brown, Peter Bell, Michael S. Poteet, Susanne Marie Knight, Greg Beatty, and many others. It poses intelligent questions and offers honest answers. This is a book designed to make you think, and it achieves its goal
