Michael J. Wilson was raised in the rich traditions of Catholicism, attending Catholic school from first grade through high school. Mornings began with Mass, followed by rigorous lessons in English, math, history, and the ever-present religion class. This daily immersion cultivated a deep understanding of the doctrines of Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, and eternity.
Every sacrament—Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, and marriage in the Catholic Church—marked important milestones in Wilson’s life. These experiences, combined with years of religious study, inspired Purgatory, a gripping afterlife thriller that explores one man’s treacherous journey through the realm between Heaven and Hell.
Drawing from Catholic teachings and personal insights, this novel blends suspense with spiritual reflection, offering readers an intense exploration of morality, redemption, and the unknown.
Wilson’s writing invites readers into the mysteries of faith, redemption, and the afterlife.
He earned his B.A. in English from Western Michigan University and has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Silver Quill and the Arthur Page Award.
Purgatory is his debut novel.