The Caterpillar's Question

In a world far away, Jack, an art student, finds himself a part of an intergalactic struggle against a tyrannical empire. Only one force can overcome this enemy--the Imago, an immortal spirit of immense power. Anyone, anything, anywhere can be the Imago--even a crippled little girl. The Imago has brought Jack from modern-day America to do battle for the soul of the universe.