Britain fought bravely throughout the second world war but its people are tired and the cold war with the Soviet Union brings renewed fear. The government is pursuing a nuclear deterrent at breakneck speed but when it pushes too hard there is a serious reactor failure that they must cover up to save their careers.

Too many people know the secrets of the disaster and they must be kept quiet at all costs. When those charged with keeping a lid on the affair go to far they themselves have to keep the cover up going.

This is a story about technology being mis-used by leaders who barely understand it and about powerful people serving themselves ahead of society.