Here’s the plot: A scientist (TJ) has proven that the metaverse exists, it created itself and is therefore the deity, and consists of an infinity of subverses. His studies inform him that reincarnation is actually the movement of a person from one subverse to another upon death. After being killed by a dog, TJ finds himself in a different subverse. Soon he learns to travel among subverses without dying. In each subverse, he discovers a scientist (Java) who is hoping to synthesize the beautiful emotions engendered by handling puppies. Her chief subject is a dog (Simp) who finds the need to kill TJ now and again.

After warfare in the metaverse, our heroes time-travel until AI is offended by their attempts at creativity and renders them without dimension.

A war story, a mystery to the participants, an ode to dogs, and a homage to missing friends, this novel pushes the boundaries of preconceived ideas in structure and narrative identity. Told with humor and passion, the heart of the book is the conflict between devoting one’s mind to science, and one’s soul to friendship.