Pete Lowman wrote Chronicles of Heaven Unshackled for his doctoral thesis. But don't let that deter you! The nine parts examine the presence (and absence) of God in the English novel, with particular reference to Tolkien and Lewis. It is an illuminating study of different ways to include God and the 'supernatural' in a novel. Each part can be read independently, so dip in for a fascinating analysis of your favourite book and then re-read the book with renewed insight - or, as in my case, be inspired to go away and read some of these for the first time.

Happy reading!

Part 0: Introduction: The Loss of God in the Novel
Part 1: J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings
Part 2: C.S. Lewis' Out of the Silent Planet
Part 3: C.S. Lewis' Voyage to Venus
Part 4: C.S. Lewis' That Hideous Strength
Part 5: C.S. Lewis' Till We Have Faces
Part 6: Jack Clemo's Wilding Graft
Part 7: A Few Conclusions
Part 8: Appendix: The Monsters and the Christians: How can a 'Fantasy’ Have a Worldview?