THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE BY PAUL GALLICO

The Poseidon Adventure by Paul Gallico (First Edition, 1969, Published by Heinemann, London)

“The Poseidon Adventure” by Paul Gallico is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that tells the story of a group of passengers fighting for survival aboard the S.S. Poseidon, an ocean liner capsized by a massive tidal wave. First published in 1969 by Heinemann, this gripping tale explores the resilience of the human spirit as the survivors must navigate the overturned ship to reach safety. Gallico masterfully blends adventure, drama, and psychological tension, making this novel a classic in the disaster fiction genre. The story’s intense action and emotional depth have also inspired a famous film adaptation.