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Flood

Flood

Post-ApocalypticScience Fiction
Pages
538
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

Four hostages, newly freed from captivity, return to a world forever changed. Water is rising from the Earth's core, swallowing countries whole and turning high ground into a precious commodity. As the planet drowns, they uncover a terrifying truth: in less than fifty years, there will be no escape left.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkTense
Survival

Genres

Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction

About the author

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Stephen Baxter

Stephen Baxter (born 13 November 1957 in Liverpool, England) is an English hard science fiction author. He holds a degree in mathematics from Cambridge and a PhD in engineering from Southampton, and taught mathematics, physics and information technology before becoming a full-time writer in 1995. His work includes the Xeelee Sequence, the Manifold trilogy, The Time Ships (a sequel to H. G. Wells's The Time Machine), the Time Odyssey trilogy co-written with Arthur C. Clarke, and the Long Earth se...

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Flood connect to other Stephen Baxter books?

    Flood is the first book in the Flood and Ark series, which continues the narrative of humanity's struggle for survival in a world consumed by rising waters. While it introduces the core premise and characters, the story extends into subsequent volumes.

  • Does Flood end on a cliffhanger?

    The novel concludes with significant developments and a clear direction for the ongoing narrative, but it does not offer a complete resolution to the overarching global crisis. Readers should expect the story to continue in the next book.

  • What inspired Stephen Baxter to write Flood?

    Stephen Baxter drew inspiration from real-world geological and environmental concerns, particularly the potential for catastrophic global events and humanity's response to them. The concept of water originating from the Earth's core is a speculative extrapolation of scientific ideas.