In the early morning of her sister's wedding day, Mila Kharmalov stared in stunned silence at the colored sparks streaming from Reactor Four of the Chernobyl Nuclear Plant. At that cataclysmic moment, her life, and the lives of everyone she knew changed forever. Years later and on another continent, Adam Byrd was writing biographies for everyday people looking to leave their legacy in book form. When the woman he loved phoned from Kiev offering him the chance to author the story of a lifetime, he jumped at the opportunity not realizing that his voyage would be a bumpy ride through a nation's dark underbelly. With the help of his friend's quirky cousin, Aaron is plunged into a chilling yet fascinating adventure of love, horror, and psychotic revenge, culminating with a catastrophic finale. 23 Minutes Past 1 A.M. is an epic tale detailing the horrific Chernobyl disaster as well as life in Ukrainian villages from the 1960's to the late eighties. You will fall in love with the characters while you learn the truth about the nuclear disaster that the world has forgotten. Follow Mila and Tania Kharmalov on their journey to right the wrongs of the Soviet Union and cheer them on as they battle for their lives and the soul of their nation. Feel their desperation and cry for them when they lose love and hope. 23 Minutes Past 1 A.M. is an unforgettable treasure memorializing a city, country and the heroes who saved Europe. You will never forget this beautiful story.