Beneath a sky ruled by gods and monsters, a drowned land spreads — thousands of scattered isles, each its own dominion, each a deadly trap for the unwary.
But for those bold enough to ply these turbulent waters, there is trade to be done and money to be made.
For a decade, Cillian has sailed between the Strait Kingdoms and the Crown Isles — enough time to run up debts, break promises, and make enemies in every port. Now, foes and bad luck are quickly outnumbering his fortune and friends.
With the seas blazing with war, gods and mages clash to keep their heads above the rising tide. Cillian must sail into the storm — and repay the biggest debt he owes, no matter the cost.
The Deep and the Drowned
By Ian Green
The first in a new fantasy trilogy from the author of the Rotstorm series and Extremophile, this novel is a swashbuckling tale set on the high seas of Morost.
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Imprint: Head of Zeus - an AdAstra Book | Pub date: August 2026 | Format: 229 x 148mm | Extent: 464 pages
About the Author
Ian Green is a writer from Northern Scotland with a PhD in epigenetics. His fiction has been widely broadcast and performed, including winning the BBC Radio 4 Opening Lines competition and winning the Futurebook Future Fiction Prize.
His short fiction has been published by Londnr, Almond Press, OpenPen, Meanjin, Transportation Press, The Pigeonhole, No Alibi Press, Minor Lits, and more.



















