Half Life of Valery K, The
Pulley, NatashaNuclear scientist Valery Kolkhanov is resigned to life in a Siberian gulag, but with a nod from his former mentor he suddenly finds himself in City 40, a mysterious town in a forest where he is to study the effects of radiation on the ecosystem. Who wouldn't enjoy the dramatic improvements in the living conditions? But it comes with a price and when Valery realises just what his research is to encompass, it really is a case of out of the frying pan into the fire.
With its plausible characters, grim tidings and provocative plot, this is a terrifying Cold War thriller based on true events.
Pages
373
373
Year
2022
2022
Reviews
16-10-2024
A fantastic book. Insightful, well-written - would make a great movie.
10-10-2024
Everyone enjoyed this book! Beautifully written and all the more fascinating/horrifying that it is based on actual events.
25-09-2024
Well-written with a real understanding of the effects of radiation. Scary and certainly not unbelievable for our future existence!!
29-07-2024
Most of us, including my husband, really enjoyed this book and were completely hooked. Only 1, maybe 2, couldn't get into it.
29-04-2024
We all enjoyed this book - amazing to learn it was based on true events. We thought the ending was a bit weak, but on the other hand were very pleased that so many people were able to escape.