Drowning World, The

In a dying world where oceans turn to acid and storms tear continents apart, survival is no longer the goal—truth is. Dr. Aris Thorne, a hardened oceanographer, has spent her life documenting the collapse of Earth’s last ecosystems. When a catastrophic hypercane destroys her research vessel, she should have died with the rest of the world she failed to save. Instead, she awakens beneath the sea. Hidden deep below the surface lies Haleakala—a self-sustaining, bioengineered civilization that has thrived in secret for over a century. Powered by geothermal energy and living technology, it is humanity’s last hope… or its final betrayal. But Haleakala is divided. As factions clash over whether to remain hidden or save the surface world, Aris uncovers a buried secret—Project Chimera—a failed experiment that could become the ultimate biological weapon in the wrong hands. And someone is already searching for it. With a ruthless corporate empire closing in, Aris must choose: Expose the truth and risk destroying the last sanctuary on Earth… or protect it—and abandon the dying world above forever. The Drowning World is a gripping eco-thriller packed with climate catastrophe, hidden civilizations, and high-stakes survival—perfect for fans of Kim Stanley Robinson, Jeff VanderMeer, and The Expanse.