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Darker Water

by Emma Read

A crisis beneath the ocean

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A crisis beneath the ocean

In 2089, underwater stations four kilometres below the surface depend on ProLEC, a bacteria processed as a proposed answer to an energy crisis. When sea creatures turn hostile and power cuts and tremors disrupt station life, three young workers—miner Betty, engineer Maia and biologist Audley—begin investigating what has gone wrong. Their different roles place them at distinct levels of the station’s hierarchy and scientific operation, while the threat draws them closer to one another. The setup combines deep-sea confinement, resource extraction and an unfolding technological mystery, with the story positioned as the opening volume of a series.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in science-fiction thrillers.
  • Readers drawn to underwater settings and survival stories.
  • Those who enjoy stories about science, technology and environmental disruption.

Themes

Deep-sea survivalEnergy and resource extractionScientific responsibilityHierarchy and ambitionEnvironmental disruption

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Book overview

A claustrophobic YA sci-fi thriller set in the ocean's depths, where three teens are trapped in a terrifying struggle for survival.

2089, four kilometres below the ocean surface...

Underwater stations are home to hundreds of miners, engineers and biologists, all tasked with excavating and processing the miracle bacteria that is the solution to the energy crisis, ProLEC.

Betty, a miner, is at the bottom of the pecking order despite her years of experience.

Maia, a newbie engineer, knows she has the smarts to become a ProCORPer and make it to the very top.

Audley, a biologist, is on track to become the youngest science lead ever.

But something is very wrong with the ProLEC. Peaceful sea creatures are becoming bloodthirsty fiends, unprecedented power cuts and tremors wrack the station and as the three grow closer to the truth, and to each other, they are in far more danger than they could ever imagine.

The first in a thrilling new series perfect for fans of Ben Oliver, Neal Shusterman and Lauren James.

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