First published 1980
Jack Barron commands the most watched show on television, where he confronts powerful figures with uncomfortable truths before millions of viewers. His program becomes a weapon when he targets Benedict Howards, the wealthy head of a life extension foundation who offers immortality to the elite. Howards attempts to buy Barron's silence with promises of eternal life and political power. Barron must choose between his integrity and the chance to live forever. The decision forces him to examine what he truly values when faced with the ultimate temptation. His choice will determine not only his own fate but the future of a society where media influence and corporate power intersect in dangerous ways.
Genres: fiction, science-fiction, 20th-century, thriller, 21st-century, political-thriller
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: integrity-vs-power, temptation
312 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Berkley