Flood by Richard Doyle

An intense disaster thriller that follows the collapse of London's flood defenses when an unprecedented storm surge overwhelms the Thames, plunging the city into chaos. Through interwoven perspectives—emergency crews, engineers, politicians and ordinary families—the narrative traces desperate rescue operations, political and technical failures, and personal sacrifices as people struggle to survive. The book combines suspenseful action with a critique of complacency about infrastructure and warning signs of climate change, offering both stark scenes of catastrophe and humane portrayals of courage and failure.