A Sea of Trouble

A storm hits London – no ordinary storm! This is the worst hurricane ever recorded by meteorologists. Storm Betsy is sweeping across the Atlantic after devastating the eastern seaboard of the USA, and now it’s heading straight for Britain.

Mark, Andy, and Fiona have been tasked with reporting on its destructive path. As massive waves hurtle along the Thames, destroying everything in their wake, can Mark save his mother from the wild river? The city is in grave danger, and the Prime Minister struggles to manage the enormous catastrophe brought on by climate change.

The storm wreaks havoc along the eastern coast before reaching the Thames, overwhelming the Thames Barrier and sparking fires along the riverbanks. Emergency services struggle in vain to contain the horrific impact on the lives of the people and the city’s infrastructure.

Based on expert research, this story reveals what could happen to London and other major coastal cities at sea level – a dire warning for the future!

Len Holden is a retired university lecturer and has written several academic books and numerous articles. He lived in Bulgaria for two years between 1967 and 1969 teaching English for the British Council. His next novel will draw on this experience living under a communist regime. He has also taught in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. He has worked with universities all over Europe, and Scandinavian universities in particular. In retirement, he has been occupied by writing fiction and local history.