5 Days to Landfall - Softcover

Britt, Robert Roy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0997761431 ISBN 13: 9780997761436

Publisher: Ink Spot Books, 2016

Synopsis

"A nail-biting thriller ... will keep you up reading late into the night."
-- Portland Book Review
"Masterfully told."
-- BestThrillers.com

Amanda Cole, the nation's top hurricane forecaster, understands nature's biggest storms better than anyone. And this one terrifies her. New York City is completely unprepared.

The year is 1999. History has been largely forgotten. Residents dismiss the risks, and officials have no evacuation plan. Yet the storm long feared by scientists is barreling toward the city. Meanwhile, a mysterious plot is afoot to sabotage the forecast and any last-ditch efforts to evacuate.

With both her daughter and father in the hurricane's path, Amanda must unravel the mystery while she races ahead of the fast-moving monster to save her family -- and all of New York.

"A vigorous tale in which a violent, inescapable storm terrorizes everyone, even the villains. Perspectives from multiple characters are a worthy setup for an exhilarating final act, with a relentless hurricane and a frighteningly high body count."
-- Kirkus Reviews

"Heart-Pounding ... The fast pace of the novel and the constant dangers that the characters face will keep you glued to the book."
-- Philip J. Klotzbach, hurricane expert & research scientist at Colorado State University

About this title

From the Author:

This book was, literally, 17 years in the making. The idea formed while I was a journalist in New Jersey, learning and writing about the threat of hurricanes to the Northeast. Interviews with experts revealed a threat that most residents and officials were unaware of, along with a bureaucratic mess that had left New York City and the surrounding region without any coherent evacuation plans.

The book is set in 1999, rooted in the technology, culture and politics of the time. Since then, the Northeast has certainly woken up to the risk. Hurricane Sandy did that. But terrible as Sandy was, it was not the worst nature has to offer. Had Sandy moved as fast as the storm characterized in this book, well, you can read for yourself.

This thriller is based on real science, portraying plausible meteorological and hydrological events. But developing characters is my favorite part of storytelling, so the story is also about real people--good and bad--and the risks some will take in the face of nature's fury. I hope you enjoy it.

Review:

Praise for 5 DAYS TO LANDFALL

"Brilliant story." -- Readers' Favorite (5 Stars)

"Masterfully told." -- BestThrillers.com

"A nail-biting thriller ... will keep you up reading late into the night."
-- Portland Book Review

"Robert Roy Britt weaves an exciting tale of nature's fury as it intersects with both human decency and dishonesty. This gripping account of Hurricane Harvey has a firm scientific foundation upon which is built an edifice of intrigue, betrayal, passion, evil and decency.  5 DAYS TO LANDFALL is an entertaining maelstrom of a novel."
-- David Robinson, New Jersey State Climatologist and Rutgers University Professor

"Heart-Pounding ... The fast pace of the novel and the constant dangers that the characters face will keep you glued to the book."
-- Philip J. Klotzbach, hurricane expert & research scientist at Colorado State University

"THRILLING. The perfect storm of drama and suspense. One part natural disaster tale, one part crime thriller, and one part romance make for a fast-paced ride."
-- IndieReader

"A tense thrill ride from start to finish ...  a rollicking good story."
-- Self-Publishing Review

"A page-turner ... 5 DAYS TO LANDFALL masterfully blends a fictional thriller with science and history."
-- Bestsellersworld.com 

"A vigorous tale in which a violent, inescapable storm terrorizes everyone, even the villains. Perspectives from multiple characters are a worthy setup for an exhilarating final act, with a relentless hurricane and a frighteningly high body count." 
-- Kirkus Reviews

Praise for the author's Eli Quinn Mystery Series

An exciting thriller ... full of intrigue, sex, and even some humor."
-- Bestsellersworld.com (on First Kill)

"Jam-packed with thrilling fight scenes, witty banter, and well-worn characters, FIRST KILL is an excellent addition to the private detective genre with a likeable hero and a lovable sidekick." (5 Stars)
-- IndieReader (on First Kill)

"Author Robert Roy Britt's writing is engaging and captivating ... He does a wonderful job of telling this twisting tale with excellent pace."
-- Self-Publishing Review (on Drone)

"A brisk detective novel sequel that packs a punch." 
-- Kirkus Reviews (on Drone)

"A gritty, hard-boiled detective thriller, with a twist of self-awareness that keeps the read fresh and engaging. The story keeps you on your toes through a murder case that proves to be less than typical. Eli Quinn begins his saga as a private investigator with a bang ... Quinn is truly a classic protagonist in the making." 
-- Self-Publishing Review (on Closure)

About this edition

• Publisher: Ink Spot Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0997761431
• ISBN 13: 9780997761436
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 342