by Brian Hodge
First published 1992
Paul Handler was born November 22, 1963, the day President Kennedy died. Years later, the rock and roll DJ makes a terrible discovery about his own hands. They can heal the wounded and make the lame walk again. They can also kill. This supernatural gift drains Paul's spirit and draws him into the orbit of a celebrated faith healer. For thousands of years, a hidden organization has tracked bloodlines like Paul's. These chosen few become scapegoats, forced to absorb humanity's suffering into their own bodies. While this ancient cabal hunts Paul and another man plots his destruction, Paul embarks on a solitary quest to understand who he truly is. His journey leads him toward a destiny of pain, redemption, and the ultimate freedom that only death can provide.
Genres: fiction, fantasy, supernatural, thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, redemption
Period: November 22, 1963
496 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Dell
Content warnings: violence