by Erik Larson
Rating: 3.00 (1 ratings)
First published 2006
Guglielmo Marconi fights relentless skepticism to perfect his revolutionary wireless technology, transforming the world. Meanwhile, unassuming doctor Hawley Crippen commits a shocking crime that ignites a frantic international manhunt. As rapid advancements in science and technology collide with the grim realities of human nature, Thunderstruck explores how progress can both elevate and threaten our world.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, 21st-century, true-crime
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: based-on-true-events, enemies-to-allies
Setting: Italy, Great Britain, London, England
480 pages · Paperback · Crown