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Thunderstruck

Erik Larson

This non-fiction book weaves together the stories of two men, a notorious murderer and an obsessive inventor, as their lives collide in one of the greatest criminal chases of all time. Set in Edwardian London and on the coasts of Cornwall, Cape Cod, and Nova Scotia, this book explores the dynamism of the time and the emergence of scientific advances that transformed the world. The book is filled with suspense and a tragic love affair that captured headlines worldwide. The author's storytelling skills will take you on a thrilling ride through the waters of the North Atlantic.
Publish Date
2006-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
2006-10-24T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.76
ISBN
8601400490600
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2022-01-02T20:10:51.000Z
@sriramk Every single book that Erik Larson has ever written. Four of my favorites by Larson: • Devil in the White City • Dead Wake • The Splendid & the Vile • Thunderstruck      source
2015-04-05T13:47:19.000Z
Thunderstruck, The Devil in the White City, and In the Garden of Beasts by @exlarson Longitude & Galileo's Daughter by Dava Sobel      source