Twenty Trillion Leagues Under the Sea

In Adam Roberts's Twenty Trillion Leagues Under the Sea, a reimagining of Jules Verne's classic, the story unfolds aboard France's first nuclear submarine, Plongeur, during its 1958 sea trials. As the vessel descends into the abyss, it spirals out of control, plunging deeper than anyone could have anticipated. Faced with extreme pressure and the impending doom of their mission, the crew grapples with madness, betrayal, and desperation, questioning the very nature of their journey. This tense adventure explores themes of survival and the unknown as the submarine ventures beyond the limits of the familiar world.