First published 1986
In a frozen, desolate America, a government official seeks a charismatic leader who can revive the dreams of the shattered populace. Her search leads her to a magnetic idealist, a healer who can inspire hope - but his rise to power may come at a devastating personal cost. As Judith works to mold this visionary into a national savior, they confront the destructive power of love in a world on the brink.
Genres: dystopia, 20th-century, 21st-century, political-thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: America
Period: Third Millennium
346 pages · Hardcover · Harper & Row, Publishers
Content warnings: violence