THE GREAT BEING

Bill Harvey's ambitious narrative, The Great Being, delivers a tale of cosmic exploration, identity, and the eternal struggle for understanding and connection. Drawing inspiration from spiritual and philosophical paradigms, Harvey constructs an intricate universe where the notions of self and other dissolve into a grand tapestry of existence and consciousness. In a cosmic showdown, a Great Rebellion ignites in Heaven, reverberating throughout the Universe—a singular Consciousness, often called ''Cosmic Intelligence'' or ''God,'' manifests in countless forms. The Rebels, pushed back, make their last stand on Earth. To combat them, two emissaries from this Cosmic Intelligence, Melchizedek and Layla, are sent to infiltrate the Rebel forces. However, the Rebels have manipulated human evolution, clouding the Agents' awareness of their true identities. As they inhabit human forms, Melchizedek and Layla become distracted, losing sight of their mission and increasingly identifying with their lives on Earth.

The story introduces readers to The Nothingness, a primordial consciousness that embodies the chaos and order of creation. Through its journey of self-discovery, the narrative expands into profound themes such as free will, the nature of consciousness, and the relationship between unity and separateness. The Nothingness, upon realizing its existence, struggles with loneliness and the desire for connection. Harvey’s exploration of identities—mainly through the duality of The One Self and its projections—invites readers to consider their existence within a broader cosmic framework. The dialogue between the characters contrasts individual experience with collective consciousness, mirroring the struggle to reconcile personal identity with the societal roles they inhabit.

The evolution of characters like Blu and Ska further emphasizes the internal conflict characteristic of the struggle for personal identity versus the inherited values shaped by external narratives. Their plight speaks to the human experience of memory, trauma, and the quest for authenticity. The intertwining of myth and reality in The Great Being challenges readers to embrace ambiguity. As the story unfolds, the characters’ negotiation between their higher selves and the primal instincts governed by the new brains they acquire exemplifies the struggle for enlightenment within a distracting and chaotic existence. Harvey's stylistic choices offer rich imagery and intricate world-building, requiring readers to engage deeply. This epic tale is imbued with intense philosophical musings, psychological insights, and deeply moving spiritual currents.