The New York Times Bestseller

By the author of Back Bay and Cape Cod

In the war for America's heart and mind, there will be one winner.

And no mercy.

A media colossus is about to be born, thanks to the pending merger between the powerful Lawrence/Sunshine Productions and MacGregor Communications, the even more awesome cable-TV empire. At the same time, a breathless cross-country pursuit, from Maine's rocky coast to Hollywood's glitter palaces, is soon to reach its climax. It will join James Whiting, a man already fighting for his life, with Jeanne Darrow, the young widow far too close to a secret that kills. And what it will uncover about the unholy union between two entertainment giants could save the soul of a nation-at the price of one final, unthinkable sacrifice. From acclaimed novelist William Martin, this is Nerve Endings...the national bestseller that confirms his standing in the top ranks of today's storytellers.