To Catch a Storm is a wonderful blend of science and the supernatural – physics and psychics specifically – with pulse-pounding action and twists upon twists that will have readers gasping while grasping for answers.
Eve Roth is the prime suspect in the disappearance of her husband Matthew, with the police assuming the motive is tied to his suspension from the University of Iowa due to inappropriate conduct with a female student. However, Eve is as flummoxed as the police as to where Matthew might have gone. And since law enforcement seem to have tunnel vision, she decides to conduct her own investigation. Meanwhile, Jonah Kendrick has had another one of his visions, this time about Matthew being held in a barn somewhere in Iowa. And he feels strongly this is tied to another disappearance he’s been frantic to solve. So he approaches Eve to team up. But Eve is an academic whose whole life revolves around the scientific method and doesn’t buy into Jonah’s so-called psychic abilities. However, desperate times lead to desperate measures, and they use their individual strengths and abilities to work together. But what they find is bigger than anything they could have expected and puts them in harms way from some serious individuals. Armed with little more than their mental abilities, they will have to outwit their opponents before they end up the next victims of this ruthless organization.
The juxtaposition of a brilliant science academic partnering with a neurotic socially awkward psychic works incredibly well, especially by giving these two characters a common bond via searching for loved ones who have gone missing. It results in completely different approaches and perspectives that allow for a 1+1=3 scenario with the pairing being greater than the individuals themselves. Furthermore, it provides a valuable reminder that keeping an open mind, thinking critically, leaving your comfort zone, and embracing diversity of thought can yield tremendous results. A lesson we can all learn from while being thoroughly entertained and engrossed in this exciting story.
And if that’s not enough on its own, To Catch a Storm has great pacing with constantly increasing intensity and desperation leaking off every page. Readers will feel for Eve and Jonah, make a connection with them through their traumatic experiences, and urge them forward despite the long odds of success. Because any resolution to the pain they’ve experienced will allow them to move forward. Unless they end up dead because they bit off more than they can chew. Which would certainly be a huge bummer.
I’m so glad Mindy Mejia is back with a new book in 2023. It’s been 3 years since her last published novel (Strike Me Down, which is also fantastic), and while the wait was long it was certainly worth it. Because the Thriller-verse is much better off when Mindy Mejia releases another compelling novel.
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