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Leslie Shover – Fission: Soviet Spies in the Manhattan Project, with Author in the Headlights
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- Author in the Headlights
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- May 13, 2026
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- 577
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Summary
What happens when love, loyalty, and espionage collide during the Manhattan Project? In this episode of Author in the Headlights , Strider Klusman sits down with author Leslie Shover to discuss Fission: A Novel of Atomic Heartbreak: https://books2read.com/u/m0yDgy — a historical fiction story inspired by her parents’ real experiences working on the Manhattan Project during World War II. The conversation explores: Soviet spies hidden inside America’s atomic program The emotional cost of secrecy Real historical inspiration behind the novel Love, betrayal, and survival during wartime How family history shaped the story If you enjoy historical fiction, Cold War intrigue, WWII stories, or novels inspired by true events, this episode is for you. #AuthorInTheHeadlights #HistoricalFiction #ManhattanProject #ColdWar #WWII #LeslieShover #Fission #SpyThriller #BookTube #AuthorInterview