Book info

• Title Three Weeks in July
• Author Adam Wishart
• Year 2025
• Genre Non-fiction

A true-crime investigation interwoven with high-stakes politics and history, it reveals untold accounts of the response to 7/7 by the government and the Metropolitan Police, as well as their efforts to prevent a second wave of attacks. Drawing on insights from key figures like Tony Blair, Peter Clarke (head of the Anti-Terrorist Branch at the Metropolitan Police) and Sir Ian Blair (Metropolitan Police commissioner), as well as victims and first responders, the book chronicles the frenzy of the first hours after the attack and the pivotal three weeks of police work, forensics and political machinations whose repercussions are still being felt to this day. Three Weeks in July is the definitive account of one of the most tumultuous periods in modern British history, and a visceral and propulsive narrative that examines the vulnerabilities of the state and the ethical dilemmas of national security.

Thoughts

This is an incredible piece of work. The July bombings have been across media and culture recently, with a couple of television series based around these three weeks and the anniversary to commemorate. But this book is highly detailed, incredibly researched with great access to people who were involved and on the scene during this turbulent time. It’s insightful but non-judgemental, laying out the facts and the actions and letting you be the judge. Really good and highly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5