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The Drowning City

Derrick M Buffett

The year is 2161. For over a century, endless rain has drowned the Earth, leaving humanity clinging to survival in Stormhaven, a towering Megacity teetering on the edge of ruin. It is divided into three tiers: Prospera, where the elite bask in artificial sunlight beneath a climate-controlled dome; Stabilis, where workers and enforcers toil under rigid order; and The Gutter, a flooded hellscape where millions fight to survive amidst disease, crime, and despair.In the heart of The Gutter, private detective Stanton Wade works tirelessly. Once a member of the Storm-Shields, the city’s brutal enforcers, Stanton abandoned his role as a tool of the ruling regime, trading a life of power for one of regret. Haunted by his violent past and consumed by guilt, he dedicates himself to solving the The Gutter’s ugliest cases—from missing persons, brutal murders, and lives shattered by desperation.But when a routine investigation uncovers whispers of an ancient cult, a forbidden book, and horrors beyond comprehension, Stanton is thrust into a nightmare far worse than he ever imagined. To survive, he must face not only the sinister forces threatening Stormhaven but also the demons that haunt his soul.Blending noir grit, cosmic horror, and unflinching hyper-violence, The Drowning City pulls you into a world of decay, corruption, and dread. A journey into a world where the rain never stops—and neither does the terror.

GenresLiterature & FictionAction & AdventureMystery, Thriller & Suspense

400 pages

English edition · First published 2025 by Derrick Buffett Books · ISBN 9798992290004

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