London in the summer of 2019 is typically wet after 3 solid days of rain and storms. Charlie has recently moved back to the city after a messy divorce and now resides at the Barbican Estate with housemates Finn and Robyn. Reluctantly giving up a career at the Environment Agency, she takes a job with an online news organisation covering the Square Mile, which is far from exciting. Struggling with the change of pace and missing her environmental work, the slow-flooding streets and the tremors from a European earthquake felt in the city lead her back to her passion for geology. With an impending hurricane, a storm surge, and now earthquake tremors, she begins to realise their convergence would bring destruction to the UK and ultimately its capital London, where the River Thames would flood the city and surrounding low-lying areas. Whilst many have already been evacuated, Charlie, Finn, and Robyn must decide whether to stay in the city and pray for their safety in the tall towers of The Barbican, or fight their way through traffic jams and overflowing rivers to the safety of the Hampstead hills to watch their beloved London flood.
"...In about an hours' time, the surge will reach Canvey Island and
shortly after that it will reach the Kent/Essex Strait and
then the Thames Estuary, one of the largest inlets in Great
Britain and a major shipping route for oil tankers,
container ships and ferries. The impact of the surge
funneling into the estuary will be devastating for areas on
both the north and south sides of the Thames and the City
of London. What is a 4-metre surge at the estuary could
become a 6 or 7-metre surge by the time it reaches the
Isle of Dogs peninsula…”
"Wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this book because of the technical details involved but they were necessary in providing the build up to the storm that hit London. The characters are very different and have their own stories to deal with while battling nature. "
"Right from the start of Storm London I was captivated. The level of research the author has done is remarkable and balanced enough for it not to seem like a geography lesson. It didn't take away from the story line. I was taken on the journey of the storm. It highlighted the lessons of our actions we are making in regard to the environment we live in. Cleverly written. I look forward to more work by this author. "
"This book reads like a movie that I would love to watch. It is a chilling reminder that we have no control over Mother Earth..."
"As torrential rain, a massive storm surge and earthquakes threaten the East Coast of Britain, the City of London prepares itself for possible flooding and hopes the Thames Barrier can protect the city and it’s residents. But it wouldn’t be a good book if everyone just got a bit wet for a while then life went back to normal, would it! The situation starts to deteriorate rapidly and without giving too much away, it doesn’t end well! Obviously a lot of research has gone into writing this book and the author knows London extremely well as I think every district, building of note and tourist attraction gets a mention at some point! Overall, I enjoyed the book although given the climate crisis we are facing at the moment, maybe this could be a glimpse into a not too distant scenario."
"I received a complimentary copy of this book from voracious readers. It is a beautifully constructed novel set in London , where the effects of global warming have finally hit. The historical aspects are very well researched, and there is enough of the fictional storyline to be interesting. It certainly made me think again!"
"The book foretells a doomsday scenario of London if a hypothetical massive storm hits England inundating its rivers, estuaries, tributaries and creeks with the relentless water surge, breaking the protective barriers and eventually flooding the city unmercifully. The earthquake tremors coming from Europe also contribute to the collapse of some of London's recognizable buildings and its eventual destruction. The writer's exhaustive research into the geological and geographical reasons for this phenomenon is evident and praiseworthy. The reader could vicariously experience the impending disaster through the descriptive narratives of the main characters, Charlie, Finn and Robyn. This story serves as a warning to pay heed to the consequences of climate change and gives us a reason to take care of our planet and environment to prevent nature's wrath."
A truly fascinating and terrifying read about what could happen if London was flooded. I loved the information about what is underneath and how it could all collapse.
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