Dark Science & History 3-Book Collection - Sam Kean True Crime Bundle, Paperback

Dive into the shadowy intersections of science, espionage, and human ambition with this handpicked collection from New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean. This curated bundle explores the darkest chapters of scientific history, from ancient Egypt's secrets to World War II intelligence operations and archaeological mysteries. In 'The Icepick Surgeon,' discover how rogue scientists throughout history have crossed ethical boundaries in pursuit of knowledge, connecting historical medical abuses to modern dilemmas. 'The Bastard Brigade' delivers a gripping true crime tale of the Alsos Mission—the motley crew of scientists and spies who raced to sabotage Nazi Germany's nuclear warfare program during the Manhattan Project. Complete your journey with 'Dinner with King Tut,' where cutting-edge science meets ancient civilization as archaeologists recreate lost worlds through innovative research methods. Perfect for readers fascinated by true crime, military history, and the complex relationship between scientific progress and human morality. Each book stands alone while contributing to a comprehensive exploration of how ambition, politics, and discovery have shaped our world—for better and worse.

Combined retail value: $75.48

Includes:

• The Icepick Surgeon: Murder, Fraud, Sabotage, Piracy, and Other Dastardly Deeds Perpetrated in the Name of Science (Sam Kean, Paperback, 368 pages)
• The Bastard Brigade: The True Story of the Renegade Scientists and Spies Who Sabotaged the Nazi Atomic Bomb (Sam Kean, Paperback, 464 pages)
• Dinner with King Tut: How Rogue Archaeologists Are Re-Creating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations (Sam Kean, Hardcover, 464 pages)