Rachel McLean's debut dystopian thriller novel Thicker Than Water is a gripping story of a community of people who have been devastated by floods. Jess Ryder, the acting steward, is tasked with organizing a rescue mission and finding the pieces of her family. Along the way, she meets a creepy villain and must learn to keep her tempers in check. The story is full of action and suspense, and readers will be eager to read the next installment.