This is the first of a trilogy about Nadia Tesla. She didn't really know much about her father and one day a man says he knows her father and says to find Damian who turns out to be her uncle. She heads to Ukraine where her father is from to meet this man who is her uncle she thought was dead. He lives in the "zone," the area in Chernobyl that you don't want to go into because it is the hot zone. While she is trying to find her uncle, several Ukrainian thieves are trying to track her down and get the allegedly $10 million her uncle stole years ago. This is a fast paced book as Nadia tries to outrun the thieves who are trying to steal the money and kill her. Is there money? I'm not telling. I've already read book two before this one and I'm glad I read this one as there are parts of book two that now makes sense. This is a really entertaining trilogy and will keep you attention and will make you want to read the next book. I can't wait to read the final book to see what happens to Nadia, the boy and the locket. I wanted to love The Boy from Reactor 4 written by Orest Stelmach. It had all the makings of a very intriguing and suspenseful mystery. Instead, I liked it but found it lacking for some reason. When Nadia Tesla returns to Ukraine to find her long lost uncle and search for a formula which will change the world, she embarks upon an interesting journey which will take her to Chernobyl and the radioactive zone which is off-limits to the general population. In pursuit of Nadia, is a cast of characters who want to get this formula first so that they can cash in and increase their fortunes. It is a little reminiscent of a Dan Brown novel, but without the finesse and high style. I will say that Orest Stelmach must be a brilliant researcher. He writes of the most obscure places in Ukraine with precision and expertise and imparts a great deal of Ukranian culture and history to the readers. The chapters are short and the book does move at a brisk pace which makes it a very easy read. I don't know if I can recommend this novel to many, but I do think it would make a fantastic film, especially since Ukraine is a hot issue right now.
What do You think about Boy From Reactor 4, The (2013)?
The US, Ukraine, Russia, Alaska...old time Soviet thugs..really interesting, thrilling book!
—Joli95
Excellent read, made all the better by being a free loan from Amazon Prime!
—InkBlot
I enjoyed it but don't know if I'll read the rest of the books.
—Kbferguson
