In Bernard Werber's imaginative novel, Empire of the Angels, protagonist Michael Pinson's life on Earth ends, but his journey is far from over. He awakens in the afterlife to discover his new role: a guardian angel. Tasked with guiding three distinct human souls—a fragile young woman, a successful doctor, and a Russian soldier—Pinson navigates the complexities of free will and divine intervention. This philosophical fantasy explores profound questions about life, death, and human purpose, offering a unique and compelling vision of what might lie beyond our mortal existence.