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? 

1. Unprecedented Insight: Gain rare access to real-life protocols detailing what happens when a nuclear missile is launched.
2. Edge-of-Your-Seat Thriller: Experience the tension of decisions made within six minutes that determine the fate of millions.
3. Expert Analysis: Based on dozens of interviews with military strategists, weapons experts, and policymakers.
4. Powerful Advocacy: A compelling argument for global nuclear disarmament, showcasing the devastating consequences of these weapons.
5. 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.” — Forbes

“Tells a terrifying story in a devastatingly straightforward way.” — The Guardian

“Dangerously plausible—and it reads like a thriller.” — The Sunday Times

This book is not just a read—it’s a wake-up call for humanity.