One of the best nonfiction books I‘ve read recently. Really well written and researched. I knew very little about this conflict, and I feel like I learned a lot. I wouldn‘t say this is a flaw, but the book doesn‘t aim to be a comprehensive history of the Troubles. It focuses primarily on the culture of secrecy and fear that the IRA cultivated in Northern Ireland, highlighting several key figures. The backstory of the cover image is amazing.