by Tim Marshall
First published 2012
In a world desperate for new infrastructure, a team of visionary engineers competes to design the next great public works project. But as construction begins, they face unexpected obstacles - from budget battles to disastrous equipment failures. With time running short and billions at stake, the engineers must make tough choices that put careers, relationships, and even lives on the line. Can they deliver a triumph of modern engineering, or will their dream project crumble under the pressure?
Genres: fiction, contemporary, thriller, engineering
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: competition, high-stakes
320 pages · Paperback