Fathoms of Rust

About this book

In a drowned world where humanity clings to survival on floating scrap-metal atolls, the dwindling community of the Rust Flotilla faces an existential crisis when their ancient water purifiers begin to fail. Their only hope lies in the fractured, contradictory memories of Kjartan, an aging hydro-engineer who claims to have discovered an untouched, submerged seed vault a decade ago. As tensions rise and the community's leaders grow desperate, a younger generation of divers attempts to retrace Kjartan's steps. Woven through past expeditions and present disasters, the story explores the heavy burden of ecological collapse, collective responsibility, and the lengths people will go to in order to survive the unforgiving power of nature.

Book details

Genres:

Climate Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Literary Sci-Fi

Language:

en

Published:

2026-04-05

Content rating:

R