Publisher's Synopsis
Beneath The Waves collects stories, novellas, and a series of investigative pieces that piece together a horrifying truth: our oceans are not as empty as we thought, and humanity's dominion over the Earth has always been more tenuous than we imagined. From the flooded streets of New Orleans to the dark waters of the Gulf, from ancient fishing villages to deep-sea oil rigs, these stories map where humanity's domain meets the vast, unknowable depths of the sea as climate change reshapes our coasts and strengthens our storms. These creatures have always dwelled in the deep rise again.
This book serves as both a warning and an invitation. It documents humanity's encounters with forces beyond our control while suggesting possibilities for adaptation and coexistence. The stories gathered here remind us that transformation, while frightening, may also be necessary for survival. They ask us to consider whether we can learn to share our world with its original inhabitants before rising tides and strengthening storms force a reckoning that none of us may survive.
Beneath The Waves brings together:
- Four interconnected novellas following different perspectives during and after Hurricane Katrina
- Investigative journalism pieces exploring the hidden history of humanity's relationship with the deep
- A rich mythology that combines Lovecraftian horror with modern environmental concerns
- Stories of transformation, survival, and the blurring line between natural and supernatural
This collection is perfect for fans of Lovecraft, Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach trilogy and supernatural horror grounded in real-world events. It begins an epic series that asks what price we'll pay as the oceans rise and ancient powers stir once again in the depths.
