Messiah

In the wake of World War II, mortician John Cave discovers a profound understanding of death as a peaceful state, leading him to develop Cavism, an atheistic religion destined to replace Christianity. As this belief system gains traction, it unveils a troubling history and hints at an even darker future. Gore Vidal's "Messiah," initially published in 1954 under the pseudonym Edgar Box, explores the complexities of faith and belief.