“It was too soon and we really didn’t know each other well. But it felt like we did. An Italian guy in our company had a word for what I was feeling about Ann. I couldn’t remember what it was but it was something like being struck by lightning in the heart. Ann was the warmest, softest lightning I’d ever been struck by. The kind of lightning that made me want to stand out in a storm holding a metal pole.”

Bobby Underwood does it again with this 14th installment in his Noir Shots collection. Every one of his previous old fashioned noir stories are unique and superb reading. “Hurricane” is no different in quality. Although it's small in length (62 pages on Kindle), it’s so full of atmosphere, it feels like something much longer and deeper. Danger and romance mingle to create a tension-filled blend that keeps the pages turning long after the storm has passed. Underwood's prose, like a finely aged whiskey, burns with intensity, leaving a lingering warmth in the reader's soul.

Set against the backdrop of the tropical paradise of Indigo Cay, "Hurricane" immerses the reader in an atmosphere that’s felt to the bone. Underwood's mastery lies not only in his vivid descriptions of the physical landscape but also in his ability to evoke the psychological terrain of his characters.

As the storm approaches, danger and tension rise like floodwaters, threatening to wash away the fragile peace of this island paradise. But romance is a key ingredient in any Underwood story. He deftly weaves together the threads of suspense and romance, leading the reader on a highly entertaining journey toward the cathartic climax.

In "Hurricane," Bobby Underwood proves once again why he is a master of the genre. With its unforgettable characters, atmospheric setting, and gripping plot, this story is sure to leave readers clamoring for more. So pour yourself a glass of bourbon, settle in by the fire, and prepare to be swept away by the winds of "Hurricane." ( )