Shockwave: Countdown to Hiroshima by Stephen Walker

Shockwave: Countdown to Hiroshima is a new, unread copy of Stephen Walker’s gripping account of the final months of World War II and the race to build and deploy the atomic bomb. Drawing on interviews and archival research, Walker reconstructs the human stories behind the Hiroshima bombing—from scientists and pilots to political leaders and the civilians on the ground.

• Format: Hardcover edition from Miakarts Books
• Key features: Narrative nonfiction blending science, politics, and personal testimony
• Contents: Detailed chronology leading up to August 6, 1945, including the Manhattan Project, the Potsdam Declaration, and the Enola Gay mission
• Collector value: New condition with original cover; ideal for history buffs and readers of war nonfiction

This title offers a balanced, fact-driven look at one of the 20th century’s most fateful events, suitable for both casual readers and dedicated historians.