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Alex Carter #5
Storm Warning
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Expected 24 Mar 26Wildlife biologist Alex Carter jumps at the chance to work with hawksbill turtles in Hawaii, only to face an unthinkable threat that endangers countless lives in the captivating latest entry of the acclaimed series by Alice Henderson.
Alex Carter is thrilled to be in lush, tropical Hawaii for her new to study and protect hawksbill turtles. From global warming to poaching to the simple fragility of a turtle’s nest, these creatures are under constant threat. And as excited as Alex is to swim, explore, and relax, she’s also ready to be these turtles’ fiercest protector.
Alex looks forward to a break from the danger of her past assignments, but soon finds that environmental crime can happen anywhere, even in a Hawaiian paradise. As a massive hurricane approaches, armed thieves storm onto the beach where Alex and her volunteers are desperately trying to move turtle eggs to safety out of the storm surge.
When the gunmen take one of her volunteers hostage and Alex tracks them to a nearby paleontology museum, Alex suspects that there’s more to these mysterious criminals than meets the eye and that the repercussions of their success will extend far beyond the shores of the Big Island. Whatever their treacherous plot may be, Alex must scramble to protect the turtles, her friends, and the world at large… before irreversible damage is done.
Alex Carter is thrilled to be in lush, tropical Hawaii for her new to study and protect hawksbill turtles. From global warming to poaching to the simple fragility of a turtle’s nest, these creatures are under constant threat. And as excited as Alex is to swim, explore, and relax, she’s also ready to be these turtles’ fiercest protector.
Alex looks forward to a break from the danger of her past assignments, but soon finds that environmental crime can happen anywhere, even in a Hawaiian paradise. As a massive hurricane approaches, armed thieves storm onto the beach where Alex and her volunteers are desperately trying to move turtle eggs to safety out of the storm surge.
When the gunmen take one of her volunteers hostage and Alex tracks them to a nearby paleontology museum, Alex suspects that there’s more to these mysterious criminals than meets the eye and that the repercussions of their success will extend far beyond the shores of the Big Island. Whatever their treacherous plot may be, Alex must scramble to protect the turtles, her friends, and the world at large… before irreversible damage is done.
320 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication March 24, 2026
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About the author
Alice Henderson
29 books827 followersAlice Henderson's love of wild places inspired her thriller series which begins with A Solitude of Wolverines, and continues with A Blizzard of Polar Bears and A Ghost of Caribou. The latest novel is The Vanishing Kind, about jaguars in New Mexico. The series features a wildlife biologist who encounters dangerous situations while working to protect endangered species.
She has also written media-tie in novels, including official novels for the TV shows Supernatural and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. While working at LucasArts, she wrote material for several Star Wars video games.
She was selected to attend Launchpad, a NASA-funded writing workshop aimed at bringing accurate science to fiction.
In addition to being a writer, Henderson is a wildlife researcher, geographic information systems specialist, and bioacoustician. She documents wildlife on specialized recording equipment, checks remote cameras, creates maps, and undertakes wildlife surveys to determine what species are present on preserves, while ensuring there are no signs of poaching. She's surveyed for the presence of grizzlies, wolves, wolverines, jaguars, endangered bats, and more.
Please visit her at www.AliceHenderson.com.
She has also written media-tie in novels, including official novels for the TV shows Supernatural and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. While working at LucasArts, she wrote material for several Star Wars video games.
She was selected to attend Launchpad, a NASA-funded writing workshop aimed at bringing accurate science to fiction.
In addition to being a writer, Henderson is a wildlife researcher, geographic information systems specialist, and bioacoustician. She documents wildlife on specialized recording equipment, checks remote cameras, creates maps, and undertakes wildlife surveys to determine what species are present on preserves, while ensuring there are no signs of poaching. She's surveyed for the presence of grizzlies, wolves, wolverines, jaguars, endangered bats, and more.
Please visit her at www.AliceHenderson.com.
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February 20, 2026
While I appreciate some of the info in the book (global warming and endangered species), it made the book read less mysteriously/suspenseful than I’d have liked. Certain parts of the book were bogged down with oddly specific details and it lost my attention. Overall, interesting concept and it could have been a good story, but fell flat for me
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
If you enjoy eco-thrillers, crime thrillers, and action thrillers, then look no further than Alice Henderson’s series featuring wildlife biologist Alex Carter. The fifth book in the series,
Storm Warning,
is set in Hawaii and mainly on Honu Beach near the small town of Anuenue. Alex is camping on the beach to study and protect hawksbill turtles who have started nesting on the site.
She’s looking forward to a break from the danger of her past assignments. First, she discovers poachers, and then, as a massive hurricane approaches, armed thieves storm onto the beach while Alex and her volunteers are trying to move turtle eggs to safety out of the storm surge. They abduct one of the volunteers and Alex goes after them.
Henderson has become my favorite author who emphasizes different facets of nature in a mystery thriller. The book starts with a prologue in Alaska and a horrifying event. It will take readers a while to understand the importance of this event and how it fits with the rest of the story.
Alex is a likeable character who is three-dimensional and had depth. She is a skilled wildlife biologist, adept at martial arts, and is an expert shooter. She enjoys solitude, but has a few very good friends. She’s also polite, curious, determined to make a difference, has strong beliefs and ideals, and she enjoys meaningful connections and communication. She’s most at home in the wilds and is a bit lonely at times. She’s supported by an array of secondary characters that enhanced the story, but were not as fully developed. However, the relationships seemed believable and not contrived and provided the needed support or conflict.
As usual, the world-building is fantastic. I felt like I was transported to Hawaii as she carried out her research and encountered some dangerous situations. The story is descriptive and gives readers an opportunity to learn about the endangered hawksbill turtles as well as some of the other wildlife on the island. The story was compelling, shocking at times, intense, and a great addition to the series. While some of the action is over-the-top, it did not reduce my enjoyment or enthusiasm for the book. Themes include endangered species, climate change, wildlife trafficking, murder, greed, grief, friendship, and much more. At the end of the book is information regarding wildlife and the environment, including books and documentaries on sea turtles and nonprofit organizations that help sea turtles.
Overall, this combined mystery, nature, the environment, action adventure, crimes, and survival into one fantastic novel. It’s entertaining, compelling, and kept me rapidly turning the pages. Not only was this a fascinating mystery that kept me fully engaged, but I learned a lot about the hawksbill turtles. If you enjoy action-packed thrillers with an environmental and threatened wildlife theme, then this is a series to consider reading. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
William Morrow and Alice Henderson provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date is currently set for March 24, 2026.
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My 4.41 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.
She’s looking forward to a break from the danger of her past assignments. First, she discovers poachers, and then, as a massive hurricane approaches, armed thieves storm onto the beach while Alex and her volunteers are trying to move turtle eggs to safety out of the storm surge. They abduct one of the volunteers and Alex goes after them.
Henderson has become my favorite author who emphasizes different facets of nature in a mystery thriller. The book starts with a prologue in Alaska and a horrifying event. It will take readers a while to understand the importance of this event and how it fits with the rest of the story.
Alex is a likeable character who is three-dimensional and had depth. She is a skilled wildlife biologist, adept at martial arts, and is an expert shooter. She enjoys solitude, but has a few very good friends. She’s also polite, curious, determined to make a difference, has strong beliefs and ideals, and she enjoys meaningful connections and communication. She’s most at home in the wilds and is a bit lonely at times. She’s supported by an array of secondary characters that enhanced the story, but were not as fully developed. However, the relationships seemed believable and not contrived and provided the needed support or conflict.
As usual, the world-building is fantastic. I felt like I was transported to Hawaii as she carried out her research and encountered some dangerous situations. The story is descriptive and gives readers an opportunity to learn about the endangered hawksbill turtles as well as some of the other wildlife on the island. The story was compelling, shocking at times, intense, and a great addition to the series. While some of the action is over-the-top, it did not reduce my enjoyment or enthusiasm for the book. Themes include endangered species, climate change, wildlife trafficking, murder, greed, grief, friendship, and much more. At the end of the book is information regarding wildlife and the environment, including books and documentaries on sea turtles and nonprofit organizations that help sea turtles.
Overall, this combined mystery, nature, the environment, action adventure, crimes, and survival into one fantastic novel. It’s entertaining, compelling, and kept me rapidly turning the pages. Not only was this a fascinating mystery that kept me fully engaged, but I learned a lot about the hawksbill turtles. If you enjoy action-packed thrillers with an environmental and threatened wildlife theme, then this is a series to consider reading. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series.
William Morrow and Alice Henderson provided a complimentary digital ARC of this novel via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own. Publication date is currently set for March 24, 2026.
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My 4.41 rounded to 4 stars review is coming soon.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and to William Morrow for the ARC of Storm Warning by Alice Henderson.
This is a great addition to the series, and, for new readers, this is the 4th book in a series, so while you could sort of jump in without issue, I think it's still best to start at the beginning or else a few character mentions/interactions might be ruined.
In this adventure we join Alex in Hawaii, where she is monitoring/studying/protecting hawksbill turtle nests. Thing are generally peaceful besides one unfortunate encounter with poachers, but when a hurricane moves toward the island, trouble comes directly to Alex's beach in multiple big ways. As she moves the turtle eggs from the beach with her volunteers, one of them is taken hostage by masked gunmen, and with service down and the storm surge moving in, Alex is the only one capable of helping.
That's really all I can say before the story really kicks off in the Alex Carter Attack fashion - where the story moves in really wild ways and Alex is there to take and give the punches.
These are such entertaining reads, and they're an environmentally-centric mystery thriller that should really be giving male protagonists like Jack Reacher a run for their money.
Henderson speaks so passionately and knowledgeably about the environment and animals, but she also provides such wild entertainment with everything Alex finds herself capable of.
I took off a start for some generally mundane reasons:
- Alex is SO capable against criminals in every book, but whenever we're with her she's just eating pasta or protein bars and hiking about. I would love to see more of her actually training in her martial art moves or with guns or any of those things that she never struggles with when the danger is afoot. I think I need more than just "My mom taught me this" because some of these things require a lot of effort/strength.
- In the first book Alex thought more about the impact of the near shooting in Boston / her own safety. By the fourth she's in pretty wild danger in every book, but we don't get that same level of reflection. I kind of wish in some way she would acknowledge some sort of impact that being forced to kill others, run for her life, have friends killed, etc. has had on her.
- Casey. WE NEED MORE CASEY. But also, Alex still struggles so much with Casey being vigilante murderer without acknowledging that she too does not shy from murder when faced with protecting herself. Yes, Casey's situation is still different, but honestly, Alex walks that line very closely too without recognizing it in herself.
- While Casey generally is the connecting thread between the books, I think we've lost an overarching subplot since book 2. That's totally fine if these are meant to be one-offs for fun, but it seemed like originally there was an intent for more here.
I super love this series and can't wait to see what Alex gets up to next.
This is a great addition to the series, and, for new readers, this is the 4th book in a series, so while you could sort of jump in without issue, I think it's still best to start at the beginning or else a few character mentions/interactions might be ruined.
In this adventure we join Alex in Hawaii, where she is monitoring/studying/protecting hawksbill turtle nests. Thing are generally peaceful besides one unfortunate encounter with poachers, but when a hurricane moves toward the island, trouble comes directly to Alex's beach in multiple big ways. As she moves the turtle eggs from the beach with her volunteers, one of them is taken hostage by masked gunmen, and with service down and the storm surge moving in, Alex is the only one capable of helping.
That's really all I can say before the story really kicks off in the Alex Carter Attack fashion - where the story moves in really wild ways and Alex is there to take and give the punches.
These are such entertaining reads, and they're an environmentally-centric mystery thriller that should really be giving male protagonists like Jack Reacher a run for their money.
Henderson speaks so passionately and knowledgeably about the environment and animals, but she also provides such wild entertainment with everything Alex finds herself capable of.
I took off a start for some generally mundane reasons:
- Alex is SO capable against criminals in every book, but whenever we're with her she's just eating pasta or protein bars and hiking about. I would love to see more of her actually training in her martial art moves or with guns or any of those things that she never struggles with when the danger is afoot. I think I need more than just "My mom taught me this" because some of these things require a lot of effort/strength.
- In the first book Alex thought more about the impact of the near shooting in Boston / her own safety. By the fourth she's in pretty wild danger in every book, but we don't get that same level of reflection. I kind of wish in some way she would acknowledge some sort of impact that being forced to kill others, run for her life, have friends killed, etc. has had on her.
- Casey. WE NEED MORE CASEY. But also, Alex still struggles so much with Casey being vigilante murderer without acknowledging that she too does not shy from murder when faced with protecting herself. Yes, Casey's situation is still different, but honestly, Alex walks that line very closely too without recognizing it in herself.
- While Casey generally is the connecting thread between the books, I think we've lost an overarching subplot since book 2. That's totally fine if these are meant to be one-offs for fun, but it seemed like originally there was an intent for more here.
I super love this series and can't wait to see what Alex gets up to next.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Storm Warning, the fifth book in the Alex Carter series, takes the wildlife biologist to the tropical shores of Hawaii to monitor endangered hatchbill turtles laying their eggs on a remote beach.
Henderson's latest offering follows the formula of her previous novels in the series, with Alex getting a brief time to enjoy the beauty of nature around her, followed by encounters with people that don't have nearly the same sense of appreciation that she does, and then Alex trying to outwit and outlive the villains in the story. Reoccurring characters periodically pop up, in this book her friend Sasha from a previous adventure makes the largest appearance, though her best friend Zoe and another friend Casey show up briefly as well.
Each book Henderson writes is informative about a different endangered animal and the perils they face that are often a result of people. Previous books have covered wolves, polar bears, and jaguars in different locations around the country, and she keeps up her trend of moving to a different climate and animal here. She also has the opportunity to introduce some secondary characters that help move the first part of the story along and who show that there are still plenty of people out there that want to do their part to help protect wildlife.
Sometimes I feel like the books get a little too bogged down into trying to present climate and animal facts. They are interesting, and it's a more engaging way to reach people than dry reports, but it can also take away from the thread of the story. This still happens here, but maybe it's the presence of enough other characters that Alex can explain information to that helps it feel less like a train of thought truly aimed at the reader.
This book has two running storylines of threat - poachers that are interfering with Alex's efforts to protect the turtles, and a group of mercenaries pursuing the remains of a preserved wooly mammoth that has been brought to a local museum. The latter ends up being the more predominant storyline and is probably the more interesting one, but it does tend to stray away from the more wildlife at risk theme Henderson tends to go for.
It also creates a whole chunk of the book that DOES get bogged down with Alex playing cat and mouse across the Big Island with the mercenaries during a hurricane. It includes the introduction of a lava tube that was used as a World War II bunker, which is really interesting, but the rest of it feels overly drawn out and for me, drags the book down. I was more than happy to see Alex make a return to civilization to move the story forward. I wish Henderson had devoted less time to this 'scene' and more time to wrapping up the story.
All in all, it's another solid cli-fi suspense novel that fans of the genre will enjoy. It won't knock your socks off, but it's an interesting and information read.
A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Henderson's latest offering follows the formula of her previous novels in the series, with Alex getting a brief time to enjoy the beauty of nature around her, followed by encounters with people that don't have nearly the same sense of appreciation that she does, and then Alex trying to outwit and outlive the villains in the story. Reoccurring characters periodically pop up, in this book her friend Sasha from a previous adventure makes the largest appearance, though her best friend Zoe and another friend Casey show up briefly as well.
Each book Henderson writes is informative about a different endangered animal and the perils they face that are often a result of people. Previous books have covered wolves, polar bears, and jaguars in different locations around the country, and she keeps up her trend of moving to a different climate and animal here. She also has the opportunity to introduce some secondary characters that help move the first part of the story along and who show that there are still plenty of people out there that want to do their part to help protect wildlife.
Sometimes I feel like the books get a little too bogged down into trying to present climate and animal facts. They are interesting, and it's a more engaging way to reach people than dry reports, but it can also take away from the thread of the story. This still happens here, but maybe it's the presence of enough other characters that Alex can explain information to that helps it feel less like a train of thought truly aimed at the reader.
This book has two running storylines of threat - poachers that are interfering with Alex's efforts to protect the turtles, and a group of mercenaries pursuing the remains of a preserved wooly mammoth that has been brought to a local museum. The latter ends up being the more predominant storyline and is probably the more interesting one, but it does tend to stray away from the more wildlife at risk theme Henderson tends to go for.
It also creates a whole chunk of the book that DOES get bogged down with Alex playing cat and mouse across the Big Island with the mercenaries during a hurricane. It includes the introduction of a lava tube that was used as a World War II bunker, which is really interesting, but the rest of it feels overly drawn out and for me, drags the book down. I was more than happy to see Alex make a return to civilization to move the story forward. I wish Henderson had devoted less time to this 'scene' and more time to wrapping up the story.
All in all, it's another solid cli-fi suspense novel that fans of the genre will enjoy. It won't knock your socks off, but it's an interesting and information read.
A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 26, 2025
Thanks to William Morrow and Netgalley for this five-star eARC.
🌪️Storm Warning by Alice Henderson
Alex Carter Series #5
Alice Henderson’s Storm Warning is a pulse-pounding fusion of environmental suspense and action thriller, set against the lush yet volatile backdrop of Hawaii. With her signature blend of ecological urgency and high-stakes drama, Henderson once again delivers a story that’s as intellectually engaging as it is emotionally charged.
🦜 Wildlife biologist Alex Carter arrives in Hawaii to study and protect the endangered hawksbill turtles, hoping for a reprieve from the danger that has shadowed her past assignments. But paradise proves deceptive. As a massive hurricane barrels toward the island, armed intruders storm the beach where Alex and her team are relocating turtle eggs. When one of her volunteers is taken hostage, Alex’s pursuit leads her to a paleontology museum—and into a deeper conspiracy with global implications.
🌱 Henderson’s narrative is rooted in ecological advocacy, but her stories are never preachy. She explores the fragility of ecosystems, the ethics of conservation, and the human cost of environmental crime. The hurricane becomes more than a plot device—it’s a metaphor for the chaos unleashed when greed collides with nature. The novel asks: What does it mean to protect something that cannot protect itself?
🧩 Alex Carter remains one of the most compelling protagonists in contemporary suspense. She’s not a superhero, but a scientist with grit, empathy, and a fierce sense of duty. Her evolution across the series culminates here in a portrayal that balances vulnerability with tenacity. The supporting cast—volunteers, locals, and even the antagonists—are drawn with nuance, avoiding caricatures.
🌋 Henderson’s Hawaii is vivid and immersive, from coral reefs to storm-lashed beaches. Her background in wildlife research lends authenticity to every scene, and the tension between natural beauty and looming disaster is palpable. The island isn’t just a setting—it’s a character, alive with danger and wonder.
Storm Warning is a standout in the Alex Carter series, marrying suspense with substance. It’s a novel for readers who crave thrillers with heart, intellect, and a conscience. Henderson proves that protecting the wild isn’t just noble—it’s urgent, and sometimes deadly.
Alice Henderson combines wonderfully engaging mystery writing with issues that teach and inform. She not only proved us entertainment, she teaches us valuable lessons about the animals we share this planet with, and how we can help protect them. I LOVE her Alex Carter series, and I eagerly "snap up" every one! 😉
🌪️Storm Warning by Alice Henderson
Alex Carter Series #5
Alice Henderson’s Storm Warning is a pulse-pounding fusion of environmental suspense and action thriller, set against the lush yet volatile backdrop of Hawaii. With her signature blend of ecological urgency and high-stakes drama, Henderson once again delivers a story that’s as intellectually engaging as it is emotionally charged.
🦜 Wildlife biologist Alex Carter arrives in Hawaii to study and protect the endangered hawksbill turtles, hoping for a reprieve from the danger that has shadowed her past assignments. But paradise proves deceptive. As a massive hurricane barrels toward the island, armed intruders storm the beach where Alex and her team are relocating turtle eggs. When one of her volunteers is taken hostage, Alex’s pursuit leads her to a paleontology museum—and into a deeper conspiracy with global implications.
🌱 Henderson’s narrative is rooted in ecological advocacy, but her stories are never preachy. She explores the fragility of ecosystems, the ethics of conservation, and the human cost of environmental crime. The hurricane becomes more than a plot device—it’s a metaphor for the chaos unleashed when greed collides with nature. The novel asks: What does it mean to protect something that cannot protect itself?
🧩 Alex Carter remains one of the most compelling protagonists in contemporary suspense. She’s not a superhero, but a scientist with grit, empathy, and a fierce sense of duty. Her evolution across the series culminates here in a portrayal that balances vulnerability with tenacity. The supporting cast—volunteers, locals, and even the antagonists—are drawn with nuance, avoiding caricatures.
🌋 Henderson’s Hawaii is vivid and immersive, from coral reefs to storm-lashed beaches. Her background in wildlife research lends authenticity to every scene, and the tension between natural beauty and looming disaster is palpable. The island isn’t just a setting—it’s a character, alive with danger and wonder.
Storm Warning is a standout in the Alex Carter series, marrying suspense with substance. It’s a novel for readers who crave thrillers with heart, intellect, and a conscience. Henderson proves that protecting the wild isn’t just noble—it’s urgent, and sometimes deadly.
Alice Henderson combines wonderfully engaging mystery writing with issues that teach and inform. She not only proved us entertainment, she teaches us valuable lessons about the animals we share this planet with, and how we can help protect them. I LOVE her Alex Carter series, and I eagerly "snap up" every one! 😉
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Storm Warning by Alice Henderson
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨️ (4.5 stars)
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC! Storm Warning releases March 24, 2026.
Confession time: it took me several chapters in, after I was already invested, to realize this is actually book five in a series. I started noticing references that felt like I was missing some context, so I looked it up… and sure enough, there are four books before this one. Normally I would pause and go back to the beginning, but I was already hooked and needed to see what happened next.
This story jumps in with a big, immediate hook, which is exactly what I love in a suspense novel. The whole thing gave me strong Jason Bourne vibes… if Jason Bourne were a woman whose mission also involved saving the environment.
The stakes are high, the pacing is fast, and I was engaged the entire time. One thing I especially enjoyed was how much real-world environmental and nature knowledge is woven into the story. You can tell Henderson knows this space deeply and has done meticulous research. I always find it fascinating when a fictional story includes elements grounded in real events, like the discussion of permafrost’s ability to preserve organisms, which I later learned has parallels to something that actually happened just a few years ago.
Henderson’s writing is action-packed and immersive, and her descriptive details made it easy to picture the stunning beauty of Hawaii (though I still hope to experience it in person someday 🤪).
Now that I know this is part of a series, I definitely plan to go back and read the first four books to fill in some of the gaps and experience more of Alex’s adventures. I’m also excited to see where her story goes next!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨️ (4.5 stars)
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC! Storm Warning releases March 24, 2026.
Confession time: it took me several chapters in, after I was already invested, to realize this is actually book five in a series. I started noticing references that felt like I was missing some context, so I looked it up… and sure enough, there are four books before this one. Normally I would pause and go back to the beginning, but I was already hooked and needed to see what happened next.
This story jumps in with a big, immediate hook, which is exactly what I love in a suspense novel. The whole thing gave me strong Jason Bourne vibes… if Jason Bourne were a woman whose mission also involved saving the environment.
The stakes are high, the pacing is fast, and I was engaged the entire time. One thing I especially enjoyed was how much real-world environmental and nature knowledge is woven into the story. You can tell Henderson knows this space deeply and has done meticulous research. I always find it fascinating when a fictional story includes elements grounded in real events, like the discussion of permafrost’s ability to preserve organisms, which I later learned has parallels to something that actually happened just a few years ago.
Henderson’s writing is action-packed and immersive, and her descriptive details made it easy to picture the stunning beauty of Hawaii (though I still hope to experience it in person someday 🤪).
Now that I know this is part of a series, I definitely plan to go back and read the first four books to fill in some of the gaps and experience more of Alex’s adventures. I’m also excited to see where her story goes next!
October 11, 2025
3.5
Storm Warning by Alice Henderson is the fifth book in the Alex Carter series. Henderson focuses on an endangered species in each of her books, wolverines, polar bears, caribou, jaguars and now the hawksbill turtle. I know well the importance of marine preservation and turtles are near and dear to my heart, so I loved her bringing their plights to the forefront. This may not work for some readers, as the information comes off as very encyclopedia-like and not at all a piece of quality literary writing. But if you are of the science mind and enjoy learning about animals and their environment, you will enjoy parts of this book.
The main character, Alex Carter, is a conservation biologist, so she finds herself in unique environments with tasks to do for research on a certain species. There is always an action packed scenario of the bad guys doing something that affects her project so she gets involved. Alex is on the big island Hawaii for Storm Warning and ends up fighting the villains during a hurricane. Having personal experience with hurricanes, I can’t say I felt much of the action was authentic, s be sure to suspend some disbelief going into this.
But overall, because of the subject material, I really enjoyed this read. I hope it educates and encourages people to make life changes that help marine life from extinction. I know I will not look at a plastic bag the same way again. Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for my ARC.
Storm Warning by Alice Henderson is the fifth book in the Alex Carter series. Henderson focuses on an endangered species in each of her books, wolverines, polar bears, caribou, jaguars and now the hawksbill turtle. I know well the importance of marine preservation and turtles are near and dear to my heart, so I loved her bringing their plights to the forefront. This may not work for some readers, as the information comes off as very encyclopedia-like and not at all a piece of quality literary writing. But if you are of the science mind and enjoy learning about animals and their environment, you will enjoy parts of this book.
The main character, Alex Carter, is a conservation biologist, so she finds herself in unique environments with tasks to do for research on a certain species. There is always an action packed scenario of the bad guys doing something that affects her project so she gets involved. Alex is on the big island Hawaii for Storm Warning and ends up fighting the villains during a hurricane. Having personal experience with hurricanes, I can’t say I felt much of the action was authentic, s be sure to suspend some disbelief going into this.
But overall, because of the subject material, I really enjoyed this read. I hope it educates and encourages people to make life changes that help marine life from extinction. I know I will not look at a plastic bag the same way again. Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for my ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the opportunity to read and review Storm Warning by Alice Henderson. All opinions are my own.
I have read from this series before, specifically books 1, 2 and 3. In the beginning the things I found attractive about the Alex Carter series was mixing entertainment with knowledge. The series' plots all revolve around the saving of endangered species from nefarious characters and situations. In book 5 we will find Alex in Hawaii set up on a beautiful beach guarding a large nest of Hawksbill turtle eggs. Sounds great right, an easy calm job. Unfortunately, all is not as it seems. Not only are there brushes with unsavory characters on the beach but also those same characters will lead her to another underlying plot in the book at a paleontology museum.
This novel series is great for animal lovers, readers who enjoy climate fiction and travel stories. Also, those that enjoy learning about how things are done (equipment and all) on expeditions with biologists. You can either start the Alex Carter series from the beginning, or each book could be read as a standalone. Storm Warning will be available at all major book sellers on March 24th. Happy Reading.
I have read from this series before, specifically books 1, 2 and 3. In the beginning the things I found attractive about the Alex Carter series was mixing entertainment with knowledge. The series' plots all revolve around the saving of endangered species from nefarious characters and situations. In book 5 we will find Alex in Hawaii set up on a beautiful beach guarding a large nest of Hawksbill turtle eggs. Sounds great right, an easy calm job. Unfortunately, all is not as it seems. Not only are there brushes with unsavory characters on the beach but also those same characters will lead her to another underlying plot in the book at a paleontology museum.
This novel series is great for animal lovers, readers who enjoy climate fiction and travel stories. Also, those that enjoy learning about how things are done (equipment and all) on expeditions with biologists. You can either start the Alex Carter series from the beginning, or each book could be read as a standalone. Storm Warning will be available at all major book sellers on March 24th. Happy Reading.
September 26, 2025
Thanks to William Morrow and Netgalley for this five-star eARC.
🌪️Storm Warning by Alice Henderson
Alex Carter Series #5
Alice Henderson’s Storm Warning is a pulse-pounding fusion of environmental suspense and action thriller, set against the lush yet volatile backdrop of Hawaii. With her signature blend of ecological urgency and high-stakes drama, Henderson once again delivers a story that’s as intellectually engaging as it is emotionally charged.
🦜 Wildlife biologist Alex Carter arrives in Hawaii to study and protect the endangered hawksbill turtles, hoping for a reprieve from the danger that has shadowed her past assignments. But paradise proves deceptive. As a massive hurricane barrels toward the island, armed intruders storm the beach where Alex and her team are relocating turtle eggs. When one of her volunteers is taken hostage, Alex’s pursuit leads her to a paleontology museum—and into a deeper conspiracy with global implications.
🌱 Henderson’s narrative is rooted in ecological advocacy, but her stories are never preachy. She explores the fragility of ecosystems, the ethics of conservation, and the human cost of environmental crime. The hurricane becomes more than a plot device—it’s a metaphor for the chaos unleashed when greed collides with nature. The novel asks: What does it mean to protect something that cannot protect itself?
🧩 Alex Carter remains one of the most compelling protagonists in contemporary suspense. She’s not a superhero, but a scientist with grit, empathy, and a fierce sense of duty. Her evolution across the series culminates here in a portrayal that balances vulnerability with tenacity. The supporting cast—volunteers, locals, and even the antagonists—are drawn with nuance, avoiding caricatures.
🌋 Henderson’s Hawaii is vivid and immersive, from coral reefs to storm-lashed beaches. Her background in wildlife research lends authenticity to every scene, and the tension between natural beauty and looming disaster is palpable. The island isn’t just a setting—it’s a character, alive with danger and wonder.
Storm Warning is a standout in the Alex Carter series, marrying suspense with substance. It’s a novel for readers who crave thrillers with heart, intellect, and a conscience. Henderson proves that protecting the wild isn’t just noble—it’s urgent, and sometimes deadly.
Alice Henderson combines wonderfully engaging mystery writing with issues that teach and inform. She not only proved us entertainment, she teaches us valuable lessons about the animals we share this planet with, and how we can help protect them. I LOVE her Alex Carter series, and I eagerly "snap up" every one! 😉
🌪️Storm Warning by Alice Henderson
Alex Carter Series #5
Alice Henderson’s Storm Warning is a pulse-pounding fusion of environmental suspense and action thriller, set against the lush yet volatile backdrop of Hawaii. With her signature blend of ecological urgency and high-stakes drama, Henderson once again delivers a story that’s as intellectually engaging as it is emotionally charged.
🦜 Wildlife biologist Alex Carter arrives in Hawaii to study and protect the endangered hawksbill turtles, hoping for a reprieve from the danger that has shadowed her past assignments. But paradise proves deceptive. As a massive hurricane barrels toward the island, armed intruders storm the beach where Alex and her team are relocating turtle eggs. When one of her volunteers is taken hostage, Alex’s pursuit leads her to a paleontology museum—and into a deeper conspiracy with global implications.
🌱 Henderson’s narrative is rooted in ecological advocacy, but her stories are never preachy. She explores the fragility of ecosystems, the ethics of conservation, and the human cost of environmental crime. The hurricane becomes more than a plot device—it’s a metaphor for the chaos unleashed when greed collides with nature. The novel asks: What does it mean to protect something that cannot protect itself?
🧩 Alex Carter remains one of the most compelling protagonists in contemporary suspense. She’s not a superhero, but a scientist with grit, empathy, and a fierce sense of duty. Her evolution across the series culminates here in a portrayal that balances vulnerability with tenacity. The supporting cast—volunteers, locals, and even the antagonists—are drawn with nuance, avoiding caricatures.
🌋 Henderson’s Hawaii is vivid and immersive, from coral reefs to storm-lashed beaches. Her background in wildlife research lends authenticity to every scene, and the tension between natural beauty and looming disaster is palpable. The island isn’t just a setting—it’s a character, alive with danger and wonder.
Storm Warning is a standout in the Alex Carter series, marrying suspense with substance. It’s a novel for readers who crave thrillers with heart, intellect, and a conscience. Henderson proves that protecting the wild isn’t just noble—it’s urgent, and sometimes deadly.
Alice Henderson combines wonderfully engaging mystery writing with issues that teach and inform. She not only proved us entertainment, she teaches us valuable lessons about the animals we share this planet with, and how we can help protect them. I LOVE her Alex Carter series, and I eagerly "snap up" every one! 😉
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Wildlife biologist Alex Carter has taken a new assignment studying hawksbill turtles in Hawaii. In addition to threats from predators and humans, the nests of fragile turtle eggs are now in danger from an approaching hurricane. As Alex and her group of volunteers are working to relocate the eggs, they encounter armed wildlife poachers. As with the previous books in the series, this story includes tons of fascinating information about wildlife and the environment. However once the gunmen land their boat on the beach attack Alex and her friends, the last third of the book is nothing but Alex fighting the bad guys. From the beach, to boats, to jet skis, through the jungle, lava fields, and even a lost WWII bunker it's just pages of repetitive fight scenes. It felt like the book changed from an environmental mystery to a Jason Bourne novel. I still liked the book overall but it was my least favorite of the series. #NetGalley #StormWarning
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This is the 5th book in the Alice Carter thriller/ mystery series and my first read of a book in the series and the author. I found that I didn’t need to know this was a series (in fact I didn’t). It reads like a stand alone.
Alex Carter is a wildlife biologist working with hawksbill turtles in Hawaii. A hurricane hits as Alex is trying to save the turtles’ nests. But there have been thieves active in the area stealing exotic wildlife. During the storm a hostage situation ensues because not only is there the wildlife thefts, the paleontology museum has experienced one as well.
There is some good action in this thriller. I liked Alex. She’s resilient, a fighter and a preserver of our environment. In fact this one of the things I most admired in this book: the author using a hero and a plot to highlight to need to preserve and care for environment.
I’d like to thank NetGalley and William Morrow for allowing me to read this ARC.
Alex Carter is a wildlife biologist working with hawksbill turtles in Hawaii. A hurricane hits as Alex is trying to save the turtles’ nests. But there have been thieves active in the area stealing exotic wildlife. During the storm a hostage situation ensues because not only is there the wildlife thefts, the paleontology museum has experienced one as well.
There is some good action in this thriller. I liked Alex. She’s resilient, a fighter and a preserver of our environment. In fact this one of the things I most admired in this book: the author using a hero and a plot to highlight to need to preserve and care for environment.
I’d like to thank NetGalley and William Morrow for allowing me to read this ARC.
October 16, 2025
Environmental suspense at its best! Alice brings us to Alex Carter, a biologist that has gone to Hawaii to help relocate turtle eggs. The action/suspense heats up as a hurricane approaches and villains take one of her group hostage. The actin and twists keep on from this point. The setting is so visual and well written it takes on a life of its own. This is my first outing with Alice and from what I can tell, each one of her previous four Alex Carter books showcase an endangered animal. I love the idea of learning about the wildlife and ecosystems while invested in the story. I'm all set to go back and check out the other four now.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I really enjoyed this new installation of the Alex Carter series, thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for providing the advance copy. I love that this series provides so much information on the hawksbill and other sea turtles, the local environment and the effects climate change and human behavior have on them.
My only issue is that the story was slow in the beginning chapters, I’d love to read more action and character building in the next book and to not have all of the action come in the last few chapters.
Though as always, I really enjoy this series and how much I learn and especially appreciate the sources for more information and how to get involved at the end.
My only issue is that the story was slow in the beginning chapters, I’d love to read more action and character building in the next book and to not have all of the action come in the last few chapters.
Though as always, I really enjoy this series and how much I learn and especially appreciate the sources for more information and how to get involved at the end.
October 27, 2025
I love this series. The amount of research that Alice Henderson puts into each book is absolutely mind-blowing. “Storm Warning” grabbed me from the first page and didn’t let go. The characters are so well-developed and I am loving following them from book to book. The story being set in Hawaii was written with so much detail, I felt like I was there.
If you’ve yet to start this series, I highly recommend it!
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!
If you’ve yet to start this series, I highly recommend it!
Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Storm Warning by Alice Henderson is number five in the Alex Carter series. When Wildlife Biologist Alex is in Hawaii protecting Hawksbill turtle eggs and helping them get to the ocean after they hatch, she is involved in a mystery that happened in Alaska, with the theft of a frozen mammoth. When reading these books, one has to suspend belief and realize they are fiction and just enjoy the story while learning a whole lot about the subject at hand! The author obviously cares deeply about her subjects and the history of her locations, so just read and enjoy!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This is such an enjoyable series with a tough, intelligent heroine. I love how much information is easily inserted into the narrative, this one involving hawksbill turtles, hurricanes, volcanos, and more. The characters are vibrant. Although the beginning is devoted to setting everything up and informing the audience about the turtles, the suspense shines through in various incidents, some involving the turtles, some not. I was curious to see how the mammoth would fit into everything, which is where things really took an interesting turn. A must-read for wildlife and nature enthusiasts.
November 5, 2025
I absolutely love this series for its compelling blend of adventure and environmental themes that that keep me on the edge of my seat, even more than the thrillers I love! The high-stakes situations which include wildlife conservation efforts, natural disasters, and criminal activities, not only engage me as a reader but also raise awareness about real-world issues that resonate deeply. Each installment immerses me in breathtaking settings while showcasing strong character development, making it a fantastic read that goes beyond mere entertainment.
Thank you @williammorrow for my complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
Thank you @williammorrow for my complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own.
November 14, 2025
This was my first introduction to the Alex Carter universe and my first exposure to Henderson’s writing.
I was immediately immersed in the lush Hawaiian landscape and Alex’s plight to save the hawksbill sea turtles. I loved learning how climate change continues to affect turtle populations all over the world and the science nerd inside of me ate up every morsel of the biology and ecology storyline.
The mystery suspense storyline was also timely post-Covid and held my attention.
Now I want to read all the books in the Alex Carter universe!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing this advanced copy which has not affected my review.
I was immediately immersed in the lush Hawaiian landscape and Alex’s plight to save the hawksbill sea turtles. I loved learning how climate change continues to affect turtle populations all over the world and the science nerd inside of me ate up every morsel of the biology and ecology storyline.
The mystery suspense storyline was also timely post-Covid and held my attention.
Now I want to read all the books in the Alex Carter universe!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing this advanced copy which has not affected my review.
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