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The Drowned: A Post Apocalyptic Survival Thriller
In a single day, the oceans claimed the Earth. For the survivors, the nightmare has only just begun.
In a single catastrophic day, the world as we know it vanishes beneath an unstoppable deluge. Coastal cities disappear. Millions perish. And this is just the beginning.
Bobby Rodriguez watches in horror as a wall of water engulfs Ventura, California, separating him from his young daughter Maria. Stranded on a newly formed island with strangers who quickly become desperate, he must brave treacherous waters to find help, battling injury and violent criminals while tormented by one is his daughter still alive?
Meanwhile, boat captain Ellen Fischer is offshore with passengers when the disaster strikes. What begins as a luxury cruise becomes a fight for survival as they discover a transformed world where pirates roam new seas and each decision could be their last. Her only hope lies in reaching the mysterious coordinates sent by a scientist who may have predicted this cataclysm.
Deep in the Arkansas mountains, that very scientist—Ed "Buzz" Baxter—watches from his fortified compound as the flood waters rise. He alone understands the terrible the catastrophe is no natural disaster but the result of humanity's arrogance. And he bears the crushing weight of responsibility.
As government survivors scramble to maintain control and ordinary people struggle to adapt, the waters continue to claim the land. But the flood has brought more than destruction—it's uncovered secrets long submerged, and unleashed forces that will stop at nothing to find those who know the truth.
THE DROWNED is the pulse-pounding first book in the Deluge series, perfect for fans of Hugh Howey's Silo series, A.G. Riddle, and Michael Crichton. Begin an epic journey through a drowned world where survival depends on who you trust and what you're willing to sacrifice.
In a single catastrophic day, the world as we know it vanishes beneath an unstoppable deluge. Coastal cities disappear. Millions perish. And this is just the beginning.
Bobby Rodriguez watches in horror as a wall of water engulfs Ventura, California, separating him from his young daughter Maria. Stranded on a newly formed island with strangers who quickly become desperate, he must brave treacherous waters to find help, battling injury and violent criminals while tormented by one is his daughter still alive?
Meanwhile, boat captain Ellen Fischer is offshore with passengers when the disaster strikes. What begins as a luxury cruise becomes a fight for survival as they discover a transformed world where pirates roam new seas and each decision could be their last. Her only hope lies in reaching the mysterious coordinates sent by a scientist who may have predicted this cataclysm.
Deep in the Arkansas mountains, that very scientist—Ed "Buzz" Baxter—watches from his fortified compound as the flood waters rise. He alone understands the terrible the catastrophe is no natural disaster but the result of humanity's arrogance. And he bears the crushing weight of responsibility.
As government survivors scramble to maintain control and ordinary people struggle to adapt, the waters continue to claim the land. But the flood has brought more than destruction—it's uncovered secrets long submerged, and unleashed forces that will stop at nothing to find those who know the truth.
THE DROWNED is the pulse-pounding first book in the Deluge series, perfect for fans of Hugh Howey's Silo series, A.G. Riddle, and Michael Crichton. Begin an epic journey through a drowned world where survival depends on who you trust and what you're willing to sacrifice.
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 11, 2025
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Kevin Partner
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I write post apocalyptic science fiction both on my own account and with Mike Kraus, as well as space opera and fantasy. And one or two other bits and bobs.
Based in the south of England, I've been writing since my teens, alternating between funny and serious. In the mid 1990s, I became a regular columnist for PC Pro magazine and have written a number of business and craft books over the years.
Fiction is my first love, however - I hope you enjoy my voyages into an uncertain future.
I write post apocalyptic science fiction both on my own account and with Mike Kraus, as well as space opera and fantasy. And one or two other bits and bobs.
Based in the south of England, I've been writing since my teens, alternating between funny and serious. In the mid 1990s, I became a regular columnist for PC Pro magazine and have written a number of business and craft books over the years.
Fiction is my first love, however - I hope you enjoy my voyages into an uncertain future.
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November 15, 2025
The Drowned - a review by Rosemary Kenny.
The Drowned is the incredible Deluge series opener, by Kevin Partner. It begins with the inescapable global mega-tidal wave, that engulfs those present on Ventura Pier and Beach...
including Bobby Rodriguez and his beautiful eight year old daughter Maria, simultaneously swamping a swathe of low-lying global coastline regions.
Maria's Mom Ellie, a marine biologist and charter boat captain, is on a charter for Pierce, a veteran film-star and Jodi, his spoilt girlfriend, (plus her mentor's sailor son Tom, as crew). They've set out on what they all expect to be a standard cruise/fishing trip, far off the Florida coast - but is it far enough away to save them?
To find out the answer, get your 'survivor's handbook' copy of Kevin Partner's The Drowned, before it's too late...you know it makes sense!
The Drowned is the incredible Deluge series opener, by Kevin Partner. It begins with the inescapable global mega-tidal wave, that engulfs those present on Ventura Pier and Beach...
including Bobby Rodriguez and his beautiful eight year old daughter Maria, simultaneously swamping a swathe of low-lying global coastline regions.
Maria's Mom Ellie, a marine biologist and charter boat captain, is on a charter for Pierce, a veteran film-star and Jodi, his spoilt girlfriend, (plus her mentor's sailor son Tom, as crew). They've set out on what they all expect to be a standard cruise/fishing trip, far off the Florida coast - but is it far enough away to save them?
To find out the answer, get your 'survivor's handbook' copy of Kevin Partner's The Drowned, before it's too late...you know it makes sense!
November 13, 2025
A great start to an apocalyptic series!
The Drowned, book 1 in the Deluge series is about a massive global flooding caused by a failed experiment to slow Antarctic ice loss went awry and flooded coastlines under ~300M of water. The story features several disparate storylines which come together by the dire circumstances. The writing is of a high level, with believable characters with realistic motivations, an interesting story, good plot and pacing. Overall, 5/5 stars, highly recommended for the apocalyptic survival thriller crowd. I really enjoyed the book and am looking forward to continuing the series!
The Drowned, book 1 in the Deluge series is about a massive global flooding caused by a failed experiment to slow Antarctic ice loss went awry and flooded coastlines under ~300M of water. The story features several disparate storylines which come together by the dire circumstances. The writing is of a high level, with believable characters with realistic motivations, an interesting story, good plot and pacing. Overall, 5/5 stars, highly recommended for the apocalyptic survival thriller crowd. I really enjoyed the book and am looking forward to continuing the series!
January 9, 2026
Unique apocalyptic story.
Trying to save the world from climate change a group of scientists refuse to hear or heed the warning from a colleague.
The destruction worldwide and change to humanity will last a very long time.
Survivors search for a safe place among what's left. Resources per usual are hard to come by and not often shared.
Pockets of people become new small groups you root for and follow on different journeys.
Worth the read!
Trying to save the world from climate change a group of scientists refuse to hear or heed the warning from a colleague.
The destruction worldwide and change to humanity will last a very long time.
Survivors search for a safe place among what's left. Resources per usual are hard to come by and not often shared.
Pockets of people become new small groups you root for and follow on different journeys.
Worth the read!
March 1, 2026
When they try to save the earth, the exact opposite happens—a massive flood takes over everything. The descriptions of this water‑covered world are excellent, and the different groups of people fighting to survive feel real and tense. It also shows just how much danger and darkness can come out in people when everything falls apart. Overall, it was a good, fast read, and I’m definitely ready for book two.
March 25, 2026
Another great series...
This is the 2nd series by Partner I've read. This is just the 1st book, and I can't wait for the rest. I have thought about how it would be should happen and what it would be like is frightening! Great work. Recommend it to all.
This is the 2nd series by Partner I've read. This is just the 1st book, and I can't wait for the rest. I have thought about how it would be should happen and what it would be like is frightening! Great work. Recommend it to all.
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