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"A riveting tale about war, intrigue, love, and perseverance." -John Grisham

"Absorbing...Unfolds like a detective novel...The story barrels ahead urgently...Duty, anger, sorrow, conscience and even hope mix together to form the novel's bracingly intimate ending." -The Wall Street Journal

"What if not two but three atomic bombs wound up in…

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Daikon is a deeply engaging and thoughtfully crafted work of alternate history. Meticulously researched and thoughtfully structured, the novel offers an intellectually rich and emotionally resonant reading experience. The author’s command of historical detail is matched with a clear devotion to the craft of storytelling, evident on every page. I know, because the research mirrors the very ground of my own historical novel, Of White Ashes. Daikon stands as a meaningful and memorable contribution to historical fiction that honors the past while inviting reflection in our present and future. What if? When one is talking about nuclear weapons, those what-ifs…

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