Apocalyptic novel with a male protagonist, probably narrated in first person. Intelligent undersea creatures whose habitat is being harmed by North Sea gas drilling attack the UK. They are initially repulsed and a period of quiet follows, but an insidious, hitherto unknown infection then grips and decimates the human population; the ferocity of the disease destroys the capacity to fight the creatures. No-one knows if the disease is a form of germ warfare by the creatures, or a natural result of germ transmission between two previously isolated species; in any event there is insufficient time to find a cure. Britain becomes a land where society and structure has broken down, survivors are very few, and the protagonist avoids contact with anyone remaining for fear of catching the disease.
This novel was originally published either in the 1960s or early 70s. Hardback (possibly Heinmann?), in English with a cover that may depict a stylised undersea being. Aimed at older teenagers or adults. Perhaps influenced by John Wyndham!! I am really interested to find the author’s name and the book title. Any ideas anyone?
This novel was originally published either in the 1960s or early 70s. Hardback (possibly Heinmann?), in English with a cover that may depict a stylised undersea being. Aimed at older teenagers or adults. Perhaps influenced by John Wyndham!! I am really interested to find the author’s name and the book title. Any ideas anyone?
