by Edward Abbey
First published 3019
Jack, an aging loner, scours the dystopian South for his long-lost son. Joining him is Sam, a Harvard-educated Indian whose family was massacred by the ruthless dictator seizing control. As the two unlikely allies evade the dictator's goons, they uncover a shocking truth that could topple the regime—if they live long enough to expose it. In a world where hope is a dangerous commodity, "Good News" is a gripping tale of found family, resilience, and the power of the human spirit to endure.
Genres: fiction, dystopia, adventure, action
Vibes: gritty, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unlikely-allies
Setting: United States, New Southwest
242 pages · Hardcover · Dutton
Content warnings: violence