
Fiction
Maidan Revolution
By Alex Frishberg
Maidan Revolution begins months before the protests and follows a bitter, increasingly angry narrator through corruption, police violence, medical failure, prison abuse, political upheaval, and the uneasy consequences of victory.
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When tyranny tightens its grip, ordinary people rise up.
Maidan Revolution is a searing work of historical fiction inspired by the real-life events of Ukraine’s 2013–2014 Revolution of Dignity. Set during one of the most explosive uprisings in modern European history, this powerful novella follows a disillusioned American war photographer who returns to Kyiv—a city he once loved—only to be swept into the firestorm of a nation’s fight for freedom.
Through the lens of his camera, he documents more than just conflict—he captures courage, sacrifice, and a people’s refusal to be silenced.
As the streets fill with protesters and riot police descend with brutal force, the lines between observer and participant blur. What begins as a mission of documentation transforms into a deeply personal journey—one that forces the protagonist to choose between detachment and defiance, between recording history and becoming part of it.
This is not just the story of a revolution—it’s the story of what it means to take a stand when the world is watching.
Inspired by true events from the Maidan protests in Kyiv, Ukraine
Features rare, authentic photographs taken during the uprising
Blends historical accuracy with gripping narrative fiction
Explores themes of identity, resistance, justice, and the cost of truth
Perfect for fans of Anthony Doerr, Ken Follett, and readers of modern European and political history, Maidan Revolution is a visceral, eye-opening journey through the front lines of civil resistance.
Step into the chaos. Witness the courage. Remember the price of liberty.
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| Format | Language | Marketplace | Buy | |
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| Kindle eBook | English | 119 pages | Amazon.com | Buy Kindle eBook in English on Amazon.com |
| Paperback | English | 80 pages | Amazon.com | Buy Paperback in English on Amazon.com |
| Hardcover | English | 80 pages | Amazon.com | Buy Hardcover in English on Amazon.com |
| Audible audiobook | English | 2 hr 26 min | Amazon.com | Buy Audible audiobook in English on Amazon.com |