The Tide Went Out (British Library Science Fiction Classics): 5

The Tide Went Out (British Library Science Fiction Classics): 5

by Charles Eric Maine (Author)

Synopsis

When London journalist Philip Wade learns that his article on nuclear weapons testing has been censored by the British government, he is prompted to investigate the truth that lies behind it. Philip's search leads to a mysterious job offer in a newly-formed government department, and he soon realises the lasting damage that the nuclear tests have caused. The country is rife with uncertainty and distrust - then the water levels start to drop. This gripping apocalyptic novel, originally published in 1958, asks pertinent questions about censorship and the potential for violence in the face of disappearing resources. The Tide Went Out outlines the horrors that arise when we are forced to ask the question: `what happens when the water runs out?'

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Published: 25 Jan 2019

ISBN 10: 0712352376
ISBN 13: 9780712352376

Author Bio
Charles Eric Maine was the pseudonym of David McIlwain (1921-1981), a prolific writer of science fiction novels in the 1950s and 1960s. His stories often feature a fast-paced thriller plot that experiments with the boundaries of new scientific technology.