First published 1976
In a ravaged future, a brutal dictator demands immortality from his personal physician, Shadrach Mordecai. With billions dying from genetic rot, Shadrach must oversee research into eternal life - even if it means horrific sacrifices. As the Khan's ambitions become ever more twisted, Shadrach faces an impossible choice: betray his oath or condemn the world.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, medical, political-thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: impossible-choice, medical-experimentation
Period: 2012
264 pages · Paperback · Bison Books
Content warnings: medical-trauma, violence