California, 2013. Tony Pietrus, author of a shocking book on climate disruption, receives death threats. Provocation, hoax, warning? The scientist, who has prophesied the chaos to come, faces deep denial and watches helplessly as the planet is destroyed. From super typhoons to megafires, from anti-environmental conspiracy theories to surveillance capitalism, disasters and violence push humanity to the brink.

This spectacular panorama is painted by Stephen Markley, who weaves together the destinies of his various characters over several decades. Ashir, a genius
in predictive analytics; Kate, an environmental activist turned generational icon; Shane, a member of a mysterious “ecoterrorist” organization; Jacquelyn, an advertiser devoted to greenwashing; Keeper, a junkie capable of anything to get his fix; and the Pastor, a Hollywood actor turned figurehead of the far-right… All will see their lives upended by the ongoing collapse.

A world-novel, a page-turner with breathless suspense, The Deluge challenges the reader: What are you willing to sacrifice to save humanity?

240.00 mm x 155.00 mm – 1056 pages.