"Underground Airlines" by Ben H. Winters is a dystopian novel set in a modern-day America where slavery still exists in four southern states that never abolished it. The story follows Victor, a black man who works as a slave catcher for the US Marshals Service, tracking down runaway slaves in exchange for his own freedom. However, when he is assigned to find a runaway named Jackdaw, Victor begins to question the morality of his job and his own past. As he delves deeper into the world of the Underground Airlines, a secret network dedicated to helping slaves escape to freedom, Victor must decide whether to continue serving the system or fight against it. The novel raises important questions about race, freedom, and justice in America, making it a thought-provoking and impactful read.
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