Deepwater Black

Deepwater Black is a science fiction novel by Ken Catran where a group of genetically engineered teenagers are on a mission to restart humanity after a plague has wiped out Earth's population. The teens are in a state of suspended animation aboard a spaceship, Deepwater, which serves as their ark. They are programmed to be the custodians of human knowledge and culture, and to repopulate the Earth once the plague has run its course. However, upon awakening, they face the challenges of a malfunctioning ship, gaps in their knowledge due to their youth, and the daunting task of learning to work together as a team to overcome the obstacles that threaten their survival and the mission. The novel explores themes of identity, responsibility, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.