From acclaimed New York Times bestselling author John U. Bacon comes the riveting, tick-tock account of the largest manmade explosion in history prior to the atomic bomb, and the equally incredible tales of survival and heroism that emerged from the ashes.
“A really remarkable book, exactly the kind I love reading. The research was put together with care to create a full portrait of an event and a moment in time -- and written with pace and craft. I just love it. I already want to read it again. I don’t think I can really express my admiration adequately.”
