VORTEX Paperback

THE VORTEX" is a powerful work of narrative nonfiction that meticulously recounts the catastrophic events surrounding the 1970 Great Bhola Cyclone, the deadliest storm in modern history, and its pivotal role in sparking the Bangladesh Liberation War. Carney and Miklian weave together eyewitness accounts, political intrigue, and detailed historical context to illustrate how this natural disaster, which killed half a million people, exposed deep political fissures in Pakistan and ultimately ignited a brutal conflict that led to the birth of Bangladesh. This book is a gripping tale of human resilience, political betrayal, and the profound impact of climate events on history.