I was desperate to read this book as soon as I heard the premise. (I grew up in the 80s with constant nuclear war fear and used to run home from school to make sure I’d be able to make it home if the warning ever went off.)

I inhaled this book within 24 hours and absolutely loved it. It also terrified me, obviously. Seddon’s writing is so brilliant - smart and clear and visceral. It would make a brilliant film, but it already reads like a film - I can see it all so clearly. I cared about these characters immediately and desperately wanted everything to be ok for them.

59 Minutes is smart and scary, gripping and heartbreaking. I hope it’s going to be huge.