Children of God

Father Emilio Sandoz, the sole survivor and returning member of the first interstellar expedition to the planet Rakhat, gradually recovers from the trials he has endured. The Society of Jesus is preparing a second mission to Alpha Centauri, and they... need Sandoz's help in the preparations. Father Emilio is awaited by old friends and new discoveries. He must confront difficult questions about his place in the Universe, the boundaries of which have already extended beyond the Solar System. Sandoz has no way to escape his past, but he has a chance to change the future. And the future now belongs to the children born in distant space.
Rich in imagination with a deep, engaging plot and memorable characters, filled with humanity and humor, "Children of God" is an unforgettable and inspiring novel that serves as a wonderful successor to "A Small Bird."