#1055: June 17-18, 2025

The Dead Zone follows Johnny Smith, who after a car accident, falls into a coma lasting nearly five years. Upon waking, Johnny discovers he has developed the ability to see into the past and future through touch. He struggles with the burden of his new power, especially when he envisions a disastrous future involving a ruthless politician, Greg Stillson. Johnny must navigate his new reality, help solve a serial killer case, and ultimately try to prevent a nuclear war. The novel explores themes of missed opportunity, belief, and the sacrifices one must make to alter the course of events[1][2][4].