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In a dystopian future, a woman with the gift of prophetic vision is convicted of mass murder after she witnessed more than 1,500 innocent deaths. She can project vivid scenes of her vision onto a screen, turning her future glimpses into a broadcasting tool. Her visions carry a deeper mystery—a secret that could reshape society and threaten the very existence of everyone she knows. As her projected images spread, the stakes rise, forcing her and those around her to confront the truth behind the visions and the cost of saving humanity.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Patricia A. McKillip
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