A young man returns to his isolated hometown on Crockett Island, hoping to rebuild his life after serving four years in prison for killing someone in a drunk-driving incident. He arrives at the same time as a mysterious, charismatic young priest who begins to revitalise the town's flagging faith. However, the community's divisions are soon exacerbated by the priest's deeds while mysterious events befall the small town.
Book I: Genesis
Book II: Psalms
Book III: Proverbs
Book IV: Lamentations
Book V: Gospel
Book VI: Acts of the Apostles
Book VII: Revelation