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True Case Files from America’s Radioactive Age
Everything in this book is rooted in real events, real people, and a real paper trail. I didn’t write it as a morality tale or a ghost story. I wrote it as what it was: an industrial crime that unfolded in slow motion, with documents, witnesses, courtroom maneuvers, scientific measurements, and human lives caught in the gears.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book based on real events?
Yes. This book is documented historical nonfiction based on real people, real companies, real court cases, and real scientific research. Every major event, individual, and institutional action can be traced through public records, archival documents, medical testimony, and historical reporting.
Is this just a retelling of the Radium Girls tragedy?
No. While the suffering is real and central, this book focuses on how the lie was engineered: altered reports, hired experts, social stigma, legal delay, and the use of scientific uncertainty as a corporate defense. It’s written as an investigative procedural, not a sentimental retelling.
Does the book separate myth from verified fact?
Yes. Several chapters include a dedicated “Myth Check” section that clearly distinguishes what is documented from what has become exaggerated or misrepresented over time, including claims about visible glow, miscaptioned photographs, and popular shortcuts that don’t match the evidence.
Who is this book for?
This book is for readers who enjoy investigative nonfiction, labor and industrial history, corporate accountability stories, and true historical cases that unfold like a legal or journalistic investigation. If you like document-driven history that respects facts over folklore, this book was written for you.
What time period does the book cover?
The core narrative spans the 1910s through the 1930s, covering the radium dial-painting industry, early occupational disease battles, and landmark legal cases. Later chapters follow the scientific and regulatory consequences decades into the modern era.
Where can I buy the ebook?
The ebook is available worldwide through major retailers via Draft2Digital. You can use the Books2Read universal link on this page to choose your preferred store. The book is also available directly on Google Play Books.
What ebook formats are available?
The primary format is EPUB, which works on Apple Books, Kobo, Nook, and most e-readers. Google Play Books also supports EPUB. If a PDF edition is offered, it will be listed on this page.
Can this book be cited for research or study?
This book can be cited as a secondary narrative source. Readers interested in primary research are encouraged to consult the archival records, court documents, and scientific literature referenced throughout the book and preserved in public collections.
Where can I find your other books?
All other titles in the True Histories series, along with updates and new releases, are available at truehistories.com.
