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The True Story of the AR-15
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“[A] magisterial work of narrative history and original reportage."
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The New York Times
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“A riveting exploration of the cost of the nation’s fascination with an iconic weapon.”
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Kirkus
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“[R]iveting history....This book is not to be missed."
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Esquire
“An indispensable read.”
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THe Guardian
Shortlisted for the 2024 J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize
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