Eugene Luther was one of the first followers of Cavism, a cult that teaches people not to fear death. The religion eventually overpowers Christianity. Eugene finds refuge in Egypt and discovers that his name was removed from the Cavist Scriptures, which he had composed himself.
About the Author, Gore Vidal
Unafraid to point fingers and assassinate characters, Gore Vidal has always been provocative, if not universally liked. A prolific essayist and acclaimed author of historical novels such as 1984's Lincoln, his talent for positioning history within a modern context is one thing about Vidal that remains undisputed.