New York: Congdon & Weed, 1987. First Edition. 6 X 9. Hard Cover. Signed Plate By Author. Fine / Fine. ISBN: 0-86553-184-6. Neal Barret Jr.s look at a possible future, and horrific doesnt even begin to describe it. One of the finest novels produced by this author. Sequel: Dawns Uncertain Light. Rare. 2 or 3 hundred years after the world has been dusted off by the bombs, a family stays alive by raising Herds for meat (wait til you find out what it is!). A son, Howie, soon begins a trip, that takes him on a far darker journey, than anyone could have suspected. Beware clowns bearing silver ribbons. This is what Tim Powers (Anubis Gates) has to say about Through Darkest America. . . A . . . WELL-WORKED OUT LOOK AT POST APOCALYPSE AMERICA.