Some people - the tough ones - survive among the ruins and rubble of the cities. Michael is a scrounger. It is a harsh existence, but at least he is a free man. Outside the city, he would, as likely as not, be a slave. Bill Stoner isn't tough at all. Without Michael's protection, Bill couldn't survive a week. But Bill Stoner is a man of vision and imagination; and with Michael at his side, he can lead America back to civilization.
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