When Bernard Dayman falls asleep, the nurse thinks he has died. Bernard thinks so too, until he opens his eyes and finds himself waiting for a bus on a street he had never traveled before. Is this heaven? No, it’s the decaying city of Old Town. As Bernard begins to explore his new surroundings crumbling beneath him, he soon realizes that he cannot stay. After learning about the homes in New Town, Bernard becomes determined to get there . . . and along the way discovers a thing or two about the Christian walk.
In the footsteps and style made popular by his college professor and friend, C. S. Lewis, Blamires has created an entirely original and inventive story about living the Christian life. Masterful story-telling and vivid metaphors make this an entertaining read for fiction enthusiasts everywhere.
From the Back Cover
Can a man caught between dream and reality choose between the familiar and the unknown? Or is there more to this mission of destiny?
When Bernard Dayman is unexpectedly deposited on the streets of Old Town, he hasn’t a clue how he got there or why he’s come to this decaying city. But as he learns more about his surroundings, Bernard catches a glimpse of what his life could be-and immediately sets out to achieve his heart’s desire.
Soon he encounters an old friend, a long-lost love, and a new flame, all of whom point Bernard in the direction of his quest-to obtain residence in the pristine and undamaged city of New Town. But he’s not alone. He’s surrounded by dozens of other people wanting to get out of the terrible Old Town. Can they surmount the obstacles that may keep them from a life in a better place? Follow Bernard on his journey of self-discovery and discover for yourself the difference between the dream of heaven and the stuff of earth.
Harry Blamires, friend and protégé of C.S. Lewis, is the former dean of arts and sciences at King Alfred’s College and the author of more than thirty theological and English literature books.