by Sam Kean
First published 2019
It's 1942 and the Axis powers are racing to build the world's first atomic bomb. Rogue physicist Leo Szilard recruits a ragtag team of soldiers, scientists, and spies to infiltrate enemy lines and sabotage the Nazi nuclear program. Behind enemy lines, this "Bastard Brigade" must navigate treacherous terrain, evade relentless Gestapo agents, and pull off daring raids to prevent Hitler from obtaining a devastating new weapon. In this edge-of-your-seat true story, the fate of the war—and the world—hangs in the balance.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, military-fiction, adventure, action, 21st-century
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: high-stakes, infiltration, ragtag-team
496 pages · Paperback · Hodder Paperbacks