Hello!
With all the components you're weaving together, your novel sounds very intriguing! I am whole-heartedly in support of more fiction that openly discusses issues like religion. I would love to help you edit your novel so you can get it ready for your publisher.
I've been a writer and editor for over eight years. I have studied the craft of writing and what makes for a compelling story, characters, and themes; I have written stories of my own, as well as assisted other writers in their journeys. Story, whether I'm creating or editing, is my passion.
My other passion is history. I have degrees in English/Creative Writing as well as in History. In helping you edit your project, I will gladly engage in discussion and critiquing of the historical aspects of your story.
In terms of the work, it sounds like you need a substantive edit. I will read your manuscript making detailed notes on what needs to improve regarding: characterization, arcs, plot holes, pacing, tension, setting and more; I'll also provide comments on the overall structure of the story.
If you want to see my work, I'd love to do a sample edit for you! Send me 4-5 pages of your manuscript, and I'll return it to you within a few hours.
A MS of this size for this type of edit should take me ~30 days to complete. I can start as early as next week, though if you have a different timing in mind I'd be happy to discuss it.
I look forward to working with you!
Happy writing,
Abigail