Sea Change
Reviewed By Janet Mawdesley April 20, 2022
Author JM Simpson
Distributor: Independent.
ISBN: 9798791292230
Publisher: Independent
Release Date: March 2022
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Sea Change is the second book in the Castleby Series from JM Simpson. As such the storyline begins in a slightly complex manner which indicates the need to have read Sea State, her first book in the series, but overall, and once you have worked out who is who, it is a captivating read filled with characters to whom we can all relate.
A man stands on a church roof, oblivious of the chilling rain, deeply mired in grief; who is he and what is causing him such anguish of the soul that he is considering taking his life.
Rob Fox is looking for a change and he has found it in the small town of Castleby in the shape of a run-down Climbing centre; a fresh beginning and all importantly, a place he can use his skills honed in his many years in the British Military.
Foxy as he is known to his mates, is a new face in town and is very relieved when he finds he is welcomed into the fabric of the town by the indomitable Mags. It is not long before his skills in climbing as are called upon by the Castleby Lifeboat Crew to help out in a complex rescue.
As the week’s slip by, he is reunited with two of his mates from his Military days; one who lives locally and the other who is still on active service, which he finds is a great help as they have bonds that go deep. His beloved ex-service dog Solo also arrives at Castleby after a long period in quarantine, which helps him during bouts of PTSD.
But the lives of the small community have not slowed down at all, with Doug facing serious issues with his wife, Claire; Jesse, who escaped from her violent and psychopathic sister-in-law with her life, is finally beginning to learn to trust again and then there are JJ and Huey, lads who simply can’t seem to keep out of trouble.
A rather mysterious, seriously evil thread runs throughout the storyline, which adds yet another layer to the everyday activities of the small town. This addition of another thread to the already complex cast of characters makes you wonder why there needs to be another layer to the story.
But so saying, even with a cast of many, the story has a certain level of addictiveness that keeps you turning the pages, wondering what will happen next. There are almost too many daring rescues, but somehow that adds to the charm of the story.
Sea Change will appeal to anyone who loves a cozy armchair read with a somewhat compelling, even though at times a little bit too confusing, story line, as you really do have to find out what happens next. In the end you are left wanting to know what really does happen next.
Roll on book three.