Nuclear War

Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2024
Nuclear War
is a gripping, minute-by-minute chronicle of what unfolds after the first blip on a radar screen signals the beginning of nuclear conflict. This is not just fiction—it’s a chilling, real-life depiction based on interviews with military and civilian experts who have shaped nuclear protocols. This compulsive non-fiction thriller offers an unfiltered look into the protocols governing the terrifying decisions that could end civilization as we know it.
Why You Should Read?
Unprecedented Insight:
Gain rare access to real-life protocols detailing what happens when a nuclear missile is launched.
Edge-of-Your-Seat Thriller:
Experience the tension of decisions made within six minutes that determine the fate of millions.
Expert Analysis:
Based on dozens of interviews with military strategists, weapons experts, and policymakers.
Powerful Advocacy:
A compelling argument for global nuclear disarmament, showcasing the devastating consequences of these weapons.
Critical Acclaim:
A New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller, praised by
Forbes
,
The Guardian
, and
The Economist
for its terrifyingly plausible narrative.
Praise for Nuclear War:
“A stomach-clenching, multi-perspective, ticking-clock, geopolitical thriller.”
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Forbes
“Tells a terrifying story in a devastatingly straightforward way.”
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The Guardian
“Dangerously plausible—and it reads like a thriller.”
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The Sunday Times
This book is not just a read—it’s a wake-up call for humanity.