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The tale of a new messiah's rise and fall is told by Joanna, a corporate executive and mistress whose deadened sensibilities are awakened by the religious leader.

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I wouldn't say Jack Womack is a great writer, but he is certainly an interesting one. There are certain technical weaknesses in the books of his which I've read so far, but at the same time these problems are not what I remember. And I do remember. Jack Womack novels stick with me. I remember them in much more detail than usual, and I'm not sure why. At the very least, the not knowing is interesting.

While there is lots to like, it's the ending of this particular book that's the big payoff. If a more naturalistic iteration of Philip K. Dick sounds like something that appeals to you, I heartily recommend.
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Also: if you've ever read *A Clockwork Orange* and liked it, I recommend Womack's *Random Acts of Senseless Violence* in the show more strongest possible terms. In fact, read that first. show less
The second book in Womack’s DryCo series; we learn about a chance the world had to change, as well as more about the origins of DryCo and its leadership.

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Gambino, Fred (Cover artist)
Jainschigg, Nicholas (Cover artist)
Pukallus, Horst (Translator)
Russo, Carol (Jacket Design)

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Original publication date
1990
Dedication
For Nancy

With Nancy knows what

and Nancy knows why.
Blurbers
Gibson, William

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Genres
Fiction and Literature, Science Fiction
DDC/MDS
813.54Literature & rhetoricAmerican literature in EnglishAmerican fiction in English1900-19991945-1999
LCC
PS3573 .O575 .H4Language and LiteratureAmerican literatureAmerican literatureIndividual authors1961-
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ISBNs
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