With many thanks to Carys Bray, Random House UK and NetGalley for the ARC of When the Lights Go Out.

This is a challenging read. Set in Northern England in the days before Christmas when the country is inundated by rain and flooding caused by a changing climate. Describing the interactions of family members from three generations, not all the characters are affable. The character development is outstanding, the writing is skillful. With comment on climate change, the anxiety associated with it and the consequences of religious fanaticism, this book is highly thought provoking and definitely recommended.