Comet Madness: How the 1910 Return of Halley's Comet (Almost) Destroyed CivilizationHardcover, 15 February 2023

In Comet Madness, author and historian Richard J. Goodrich examines the 1910 appearance of Halley's Comet and the ensuing frenzy sparked by media manipulation, bogus science, and outright deception. The result is a fascinating and illuminating narrative history that underscores how we behave in the face of potential calamity - then and now.