THE STAR

Narrator Mike Vendetti draws listeners into this short story of an exploratory space mission. Its discoveries challenge the belief system of a Jesuit priest/chief astrophysicist named Father who believes the heavens declare God's handiwork. The explorers discover a faraway civilization superior to Earth's that was destroyed by a supernova. They also find the civilization's records--its history, culture, achievements, and response to impending destruction. Vendetti hints at something powerful coming as more discoveries are made. Listeners will be as shocked as Father when he reveals his conclusions, which may disprove some of humanity's longest held beliefs. The movingly presented short story's impact and powerful implications are timeless and are heightened by Vendetti's mastery as a storyteller. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2025]