Description
In the chilling landscape of 1963 Soviet Russia, a former nuclear specialist named Valery Kolkhanov finds himself transferred from a Siberian prison to a clandestine city. Tasked with studying the effects of radiation, Valery soon uncovers dangerous secrets that threaten not only his own life but the potential for a global nuclear disaster. Inspired by true events, this gripping narrative delves into the perilous world of Cold War science, exploring themes of survival, scientific ethics, and the hidden costs of progress. As Valery navigates the treacherous political climate and the deadly consequences of unchecked experimentation, he must confront the very forces that hold him captive.
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hardcover
Bloomsbury Publishing
Published Jul 26, 2022
373 pages
ISBN: 9781635573275
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Details
First Published
2022
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Half Life of Valery K by Natasha Pulley.