Mid 21st century. The southwestern states of the United States are experiencing great dryness, water supplies are rapidly declining, and large cities are engaged in a mortal struggle for access to the last water resources. Angel Velasquez, a professional spy and assassin hired by the Southern Nevada Water Authority, uses the most brutal methods to ensure that water goes only to “those who deserve it” and that luxurious life does not wither in the arcological complexes built on the territory of Las Vegas. One day he receives a task to go south, to neighboring Arizona, and find out why its dehydrated capital is not only still alive, but, what is much more dangerous, has received a chance to be reborn… In addition to the novel “The Water Knife,” the collection includes stories related to it.