Are the Gods selfish or just determined?

In the City of Chessman Bishop, where mortals and gods intermingle, the answer differs from who you ask. Kai Meng, an otherworldly being inhabiting a human host, sees the world through a different lens than Pammy, a member of a rival alien sect. Neither of them would share the same perspective as the formidable Marian Snow, whose loyalty lies with her own deity. And then there's Holly Barnes, a woman of atheistic origins who views these beings not as pious soldiers, but as eerie metaphysical monsters.

The City of Chessman Bishop is a place where the gods' influence is undeniable, and their followers are unwavering in their devotion. When Holly unwittingly becomes the focal point of a cosmic struggle, the Worshipers of Neiphrolyn set their sights on her, intent on drawing her into their intricate web of espionage. Yet the local Followers of Etznoelle also take an interest in Holly, with plans that could alter the very fabric of reality.

In a world where divine forces clash and mortal lives hang in the balance, Holly must navigate the treacherous waters of a galactic domination game. Will she emerge unscathed, or will she become a pawn in the hands of beings whose motivations are as mysterious as the cosmos itself?