The Phantom God

Neurosurgeon Lars De Ruyter has a violent clash with religious fanatic Roel Vanhecke, the spiritual leader of a group of people who have had a near-death experience. They revere a strange young woman, Stella, as a saint. According to Lars, she is simply an epileptic, but she does have an intoxicating influence on him. The surgeon even risks his marriage and career. The desperation leads him to an ultimate confrontation with his enemies, but especially with himself. With THE PHANTOM GOD, Luc Vancampenhout wrote the first Flemish novel about the conflict between brain science and religion. With his sharp, fast style, he keeps the reader in his grip until the gripping conclusion.