Loss of Heaven, Pains of Hell tells the story ofOne determined newspaper writer whotakes on the challenges of a localRoman Catholic diocese and the parishioners and clergyin it struggling with today s difficult and even criminal realities.It is a human tale that Catholics, non-Catholics, and non-believers alike will find all-too familiar andone which many headlines across the nation and around theworld reference all too often.This is a book that deals less with drama and more with thetroubling reality of human weaknesses, temptations, and day-to-day tragedies with which we are all too familiar,The author s greatest hope is that it will not only remind us of dailychallenges we may all face directly or through our loved ones experiences but will also offer us hope that, with determinationand courage we can have a role in righting the wrongs that havebeen covered up for too many centuriesIn the end, the characters encourage all of us to find the courage to do the right thing, however many barriers, threats, and,difficulties stand between us and justice.All of these story lines will be familiar to readers who, hopefully,will find in this novel the understanding, compassion, and camaraderie we all need to overcome spiritual and truly human crises.