This gripping science fiction novel explores a world on the brink of environmental catastrophe. When nuclear testing causes a crack in the Earth's crust, the oceans begin to drain away, threatening life on the planet. The story follows an investigative journalist as he uncovers the government's desperate attempts to conceal the disaster and the grim fight for survival that ensues. Maine's novel combines suspense, scientific speculation, and social commentary in a compelling tale of global disaster.