When the storm dies…where will you hide?
When a violent summer storm hits the Lincolnshire Wolds, the tiny village of Bag Enderby falls foul of the devastating deluge. Homes are flooded, fallen trees lie across the winding lanes, and in one picturesque valley, a terrible secret is unearthed – a woman’s body is discovered floating among the debris.
For Detective Inspector George Larson, the storm marks the beginning of a new episode. A return to where his career began all those years ago, with colleagues he hasn’t seen for a lifetime, and places that are etched into his heart. It’s as if the storm is wiping his slate clean for him to end his career in the place he loves – until his journey leads him into the heart of the crime scene, where he learns the victim’s name and memories of an unsolved murder float to the surface.
Florence Tucker suffered severe head wounds, which leaves George faced with a possibility that his new superior officer is keen to reject – is this a new investigation, or is George’s ageing mind trying to close an unsolved case that has haunted him for years?
With a community still reeling from the past, few are willing to speak the truth, leaving George with little option but to wade through the lies and deceit, and face his nightmare head on.
Why did Florence Tucker die? Who was the last to see her? And why are the locals terrified of digging up the past?
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Stormy, Heart-Pounding, Absolutely Addictive Adventure
When The Storm Dies by Jack Cartwright is one of those rare thrillers that grabs you by the collar from page one and refuses to let go—even when you promise yourself you’ll just finish this chapter before bed. (Spoiler: you won’t.)
Cartwright knows how to build tension like he’s assembling a lightning rod. The story opens with a bang, plunges you straight into chaos, and then somehow keeps escalating until you’re clutching the book like it’s a flotation device. The storm at the center of the novel isn’t just weather—it’s mood, metaphor, menace, and pure narrative adrenaline.
The characters? A delightfully messy crew of survivors, secret-keepers, and people who probably should have stayed home that day. You root for them, shout at them, and occasionally want to shake them—but you’re with them every step through the swirling danger.
What makes this a five-star blast is the sheer fun of it. It’s cinematic, twisty, and paced like Cartwright had a stopwatch in one hand and a bolt of lightning in the other. The final reveal hits with such force that you might briefly forget how breathing works.
Five stars: electrifying, wildly entertaining, and impossible to put down. Perfect for readers who love their thrillers fast, their twists bold, and their storms truly unforgettable.
Jack Cartwright is a USA Today bestselling author, based in Lincolnshire, UK.
Born in Essex, Jack lived and worked in Dubai for much of his adult life, as an IT professional, and as an international photographer.
Under various pen names, Jack has written and published more than fifty novels, won awards, and achieved the USA Today bestseller status in early 2021.
The Wild Fens Murder Mysteries, The DCI Cook Mysteries, and The Deadly Wolds Mysteries have all been written for TV adaptation, featuring gritty, rural locations, unforgettable characters, and powerful storylines with twists aplenty.
After a life of travel and adventure, he has put down his roots with his wife, daughters, and dog in one of Lincolnshire's many beautiful villages. He plans to stay for good.
