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In a world where the oceans threaten to cover the planet, the Watsons, journalists and residents of the coastal town of Mombax, find themselves caught in a race against time as humanity battles to adapt and survive. From the fiery events of the beginning to the end of the world as they know it, The Kraken Wakes is a gripping tale of humanity's resilience and its willingness to take drastic measures to ensure their survival.
First publish date: 1953
Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction
Authors: John Wyndham
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