Wait There Till You Hear From Me: A Charles Prentiss Novel

by Tom Andes

266 pages, Paperback

Published November 25, 2025

Reviews

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wait There Till You Hear From Me by Tom Andes is a thrilling and engaging read that keeps you hooked from the very first page. The story masterfully blends suspense, mystery, and character-driven drama, making it impossible to put down. Charles Prentiss, a protagonist with relatable doubts and courage in equal measure, is a perfect guide through a labyrinth of secrets, danger, and unexpected twists.

What sets this novel apart is the way Andes balances tension with character depth. Charles’s struggle to prove himself to Gwendolyn’s family while navigating a high-stakes search for her missing brother creates a sense of urgency that propels the narrative forward. The story’s layered mystery linking Marshall’s disappearance to a sinister real estate developer and a gun-toting antagonist adds complexity without ever feeling overwhelming, keeping readers constantly guessing.

The setting of New Orleans is vividly brought to life, adding richness and atmosphere to the suspense. Andes’s writing is crisp, clever, and full of personality, making the novel not just a mystery, but a thoroughly entertaining experience.

This book is perfect for fans of modern thrillers and classic detective-style mysteries alike. It offers an exciting mix of danger, intrigue, and heartfelt moments, with a protagonist who is both flawed and admirable. Wait There Till You Hear From Me is a compelling story that proves Tom Andes is a storyteller to watch, delivering suspenseful storytelling that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next adventure.

[Rob Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

A striking P.I. debut from Tom Andes.



Charles Prentiss thought he knew where he was headed in life until he took up the chase for his missing future brother-in-law. He had a safe, low-paying job, not like his previous dangerous gig as a private investigator trainee. He and his fiancée, Gwendolyn, are planning for their upcoming wedding, and he wants to solidify his place in her family by helping locate her loser sibling, Marshall.



Now he is a man spun about in New Orleans without direction. The steering wheel is in his grip, but he’s not sure where the road is leading him. On this road lies heartbreak and the truth, but Charles can’t make a U-turn even though he sees what’s coming.



This book shines a pale light on New Orleans, where shadows stretch long even on the hottest days. Charles Prentiss is the perfect character to explore this haunted city as he also explores his conflicted emotions. A must-read for the forlorn.

[Elizabeth G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Andes delivers a debut novel that understands noir's true engine: not the case, but the cowardice that makes taking it courageous. Charles Prentiss, who chickened out on private eye dreams after nearly getting shot, proves devastatingly relatable in his reluctance, fifteen grand from future family offering both opportunity and trap. What distinguishes this mystery is the disappearance's construction; Marshall doesn't want to be found, complicating rescue with recognition that some escapes are chosen. The creepy pattern connecting him to shady real estate developer escalates stakes beyond simple retrieval, gun-toting tough stalking Charles and Gwendolyn making protection personal. For readers weary of hardboiled confidence, this offers the tenderfoot's trembling persistence, wealthy New Orleans family as both aspiration and threat. A tense, human debut.

[Nik Wolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Picked this up in Nola and it was the best book I've read in a minute. Lovers of grotty detective stories are going to love this letter to New Orleans.