The story follows the adventures of a modern-day pastor who, while running away from his own past, is forced into interaction with these mysterious creatures that are now called "Dwellers." In no time at all, Rev. Kindred becomes a strong ally to the creatures and learns a great deal of their long and tragic history. He is shown many wonders of the world that no human has ever seen. However, the most profound and disturbing revelation that Rev. Kindred learns is the fact the the Dwellers do not believe they have souls that can be saved since they do not believe they were totally born of God. How could creatures that are so human-like and, in many ways, more advanced not have the opportunity to know the saving grace of Jesus Christ? This is one of the questions that Kindred is determined to resolve. However, there is a sinister side of the Dwellers that could explode at any time if Kindred is not careful.