The Water Knife, written by Paolo Bacigalupi, is a gripping science fiction novel set in a future where water scarcity has led to a bioengineered world. The story takes place in a drought-ridden American Southwest, where corporations control access to water. Bacigalupi's gritty storytelling and well-researched depiction of a bioengineered future make The Water Knife a must-read for fans of dystopian science fiction.