Earthflown - The Anatomy of Water by Frances Wren Paperback

About the Book

Featuring 60+ illustrations, Earthflown is a love story that tries - and fails - to leave the water crisis behind. Futuristic medicine meets magic in a post-flood London built upon corruption, murder, and bittersweet devotion.

Book Synopsis

When Ethan saves the life of a firestarter, it's nothing unusual. He's the only healer on call at the hospital - and that gunshot wound isn't going to regenerate itself. But his patient turns out to be Corinna Arden, heiress to a pharmaceutical empire controlling Britain's water supply. Her twin, Javier, is a man who (a) starts sending Ethan flowers at work, (b) seems terrified of a secret, and (c) has the cheekbones and earnestness to make up for both.

Ethan indulges in (what he thinks will be) a brief, harmless romance - but is swept up in a deadly collusion over Project Earthflown: the largest reconstruction tender since London clawed its way out of the rising sea.

Determined to follow the money, Ollie is a journalist who finds a corpse at the end of a too-convenient tip. The fate of water - and who profits - might depend on the perennial question: has Ethan lost his mind, or is he just an idiot?

• "A mesmerizing blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and crime noir that transcends genres. Absolutely captivating." - AIDEN THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery Boys.
• "This darkly thrilling novel examines both the climate crisis and the human heart with immense tenderness. Gorgeously original." - ESMIE JIKIEMI-PEARSON, inaugural Future Worlds Prize winning author of The Principle of Moments.

Content warnings and further illustrations are available at earthflown.com

Review Quotes

"A mesmerizing blend of sci-fi, fantasy, and crime noir that transcends genres. Enchanting illustrations breathe life into poetic prose. Tender romance and political intrigue interweave seamlessly with a rich narrative and stunning visuals, creating a story that will linger with readers long after the final page. Absolutely captivating." - AIDEN THOMAS, New York Times bestselling author of Cemetery Boys.

"This darkly thrilling novel examines both the climate crisis and the human heart with immense tenderness, whilst taking readers on the ride of a lifetime. This love story is also a tale of corruption, set alongside beautiful illustrations that bring a fourth dimension to the text in a gorgeously original way." - ESMIE JIKIEMI-PEARSON, inaugural Future Worlds Prize winning author of The Principle of Moments.