Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

This was a fast paced novel which kept my attention for a while. However halfway through the book I feel like it lost a little bit of pace. I did visualise everything happening so clearly, I did enjoy the action/ suspense and it will make a brilliant movie.

This kicks off from the first page and never lets up. I can't help but feel it would be an incredible film. Really enjoyed it but it;s not for the faint-hearted!

Fast and furious!

I loved this. I was a fan of Prison Break and enjoyed the movie Con Air, and this had echoes of both for me. The action is relentless and it's violent, but I could definitely see this being made into a movie. It kept me gripped right the way through with very little let up. Slightly different to the British crime novels I'd generally read but it made a refreshing change. Would recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

When an apocalyptic storm sweeps across America the guards in a notorious ‘supermax’ prison flee, but not before unlocking all doors in the prison. As a result, the inmates are left to defend for themselves as the storm unleashes its fury and the floodwaters rise. Included among their number is Jack Constantine a former police officer and unrepentant killer of one of the men who slaughtered his wife and unborn child, and Kiera Sawyer a young female Correctional Officer, left behind on her first day of work. Together the pair try to fight their way to safety.

This is a foot to the metal thriller, that moves at a brisk pace from the first gunshot to the final bloodbath. The story and the characters seem straight forward, but Herron adds some quirks to keep it interesting. The tension builds well and there some horrific scenes of violence when the prisoners are first released and allowed to settle old scores.

There is a strong cinematic feel to this one and I think it will make a great action movie.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this brilliant book

i love a good disaster movie or book and this one held me captive...no pun intended....

two hurricanes come together and boy is it a storm and a half...evacuation is ordered...building will crumble, nobody who is in the path of this storm will live...

a prison with over 800 prisoners is in the path of the storm...the wardens have all left but before going one bright prison warden opened up their cells...what happens next brings anarchy to the forefront, its a blood bath

one prison warden doesnt make it out...its her first day on the job

its going to be bad...very bad, how many will survive...

on the edge of my seat and read it in a day...can see it being made into a movie...will be keeping an eye out for more of this authors works

A no ‘messing around’ straight to it 300 ( and 4 ) pages of fast, furious and nerve jangling adventure
Basically 800 inmates suddenly find themselves free when a hurricane hits their prison,and with freedom brings anarchy, revenge and a lust for blood, each other’s
In the midst of this we have ex cop Jack who is an inmate ( we find out why immediately ) who decides, with the help of a rookie officer, he wants to get out alive, only problem is 799 others have no intention of them doing so
Hurricane or nothing to lose murderers and rapists, who will get them first and will they survive both or either
Really well told, minimal long winded. ( 😁) hurricane/weather info ( just enough so you get to ‘feel’ the ferocity of it), and a book I visualised every page as it was happening, intense, scary and real time fight for survival

9/10
5 Stars