Son of the Morning by Joyce Carol Oates

A haunting and provocative novel, Son of the Morning follows Nathan Vickery, a boy born under mysterious circumstances and raised to believe he is a divine messenger. As Nathan’s fame grows, so does the darkness within him, unraveling a story of religious fervor, psychological torment, and lost innocence. Joyce Carol Oates delivers a gripping exploration of belief, control, and the fragile boundaries between salvation and destruction.

Hardcover, 1978

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