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In *Stallion Gate*, Martin Cruz Smith crafts a suspense‑laden narrative that centers on the critical ten seconds before the United States’ inaugural atomic bomb test in December 1944. The story unfolds in New Mexico, weaving together the perspectives of local Indigenous peoples and the scientists, military personnel, and journalists surrounding the test. As tension mounts, the novel explores themes of secrecy, ethics, and the profound impact of nuclear technology on society, all while maintaining a fast‑paced, thriller‑style narrative.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Martin Cruz Smith
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