"The FLOOD is more than a novel—it is a journey into the heart of the Khersonian steppes, a story of loss and resilience seen through the eyes of witnesses. It is a song of a land torn by war, yet still alive with courage and hope. Told as narrative non-fiction, it follows a Clocksmith who arrives in Kherson to open a small workshop. Along the way, he meets soldiers, volunteers, civilians, scientists, artists—and many others. Each encounter reveals a different facet of life during war, captured through the voices of those who lived it. Let Southern winds embrace you. This is the Book of Love."