MIDNIGHT IN CHERNOBYL. THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE GREATEST NUCLEAR DISASTER, 2ND EDITION

A shocking story about a disaster that changed the world forever. Discover the unknown facts, secrets, and myths that have hidden the truth about Chernobyl for years. It is a story about people, heroism, despair, and hopelessness that captivates from the first page.

• Investigation, propaganda, secrets, and myths revealed
• The untold story of the greatest nuclear disaster of the 20th century
• Social aspects intertwine with scientific ones
• Eyewitness accounts, men and women, victims and silent heroes
• The definitive testimony of an event that changed the world
• A story more complex, human, and terrifying than Soviet myths
• The culmination of over a decade of journalistic work

Nikolai Fomin, Anatoly Dyatlov, and Viktor Bryukhanov – three men whose decisions and actions had a huge impact on the course of events in Chernobyl. Their stories, full of ambition, mistakes, and tragic consequences, show the complexity of human nature in the face of crisis. Adam Higginbotham, thanks to access to declassified files and unpublished memoirs, presents their fates in an extremely insightful and moving way.

Adam Higginbotham's book is not only an account of the disaster but also a story about the system that led to it. Hiding the truth, the lack of appropriate materials and procedures, as well as the pressure to succeed, all contributed to the tragedy that forever changed the landscape of Europe. The author analyzes these factors, showing the mechanisms that led to the disaster and its consequences.

Midnight in Chernobyl is a report that reads like a thriller. The author reconstructs the events of April 1986 with extraordinary precision and attention to detail, giving voice to eyewitnesses and analyzing documents. Thanks to this, the reader can feel like a participant in these dramatic events and understand the scale of the tragedy that affected thousands of people. It is a book that forces reflection on responsibility, truth, and the consequences of our actions.

The second edition of this book is an opportunity to re-examine the events in Chernobyl and draw lessons from them for the future. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, science, and the social consequences of nuclear disasters. This book is also a tribute to those who sacrificed their lives to save others and minimize the effects of the disaster.