A brutal murder. A hidden kingpin. A rookie cop who refuses to back down.

When Jesse Burrell disappears after a family celebration, no one expects the night to end in tragedy. Hours later, his body is found in a drug-ridden alley—savagely beaten, left for dead, and leaving behind a shattered wife and two young sons.

The police write it off as a drug deal gone wrong. Dora Ellison isn't so sure.

Fresh off her first explosive case and now grinding her way through the police academy, Dora's instincts—and her refusal to play by the rules—make her a standout student and a thorn in the side of her superiors. But when the victim turns out to be the brother of a powerful city councilwoman, Dora finds herself pulled into a storm of deception, secrets, and escalating violence.

With the help of sharp-witted librarian and budding love interest Missy Winters, Dora launches her own investigation—unofficial, unauthorized, and dangerous as hell.

As Dora climbs the criminal food chain, each suspect is more powerful and more dangerous than the last. But when one of them turns up dead, it becomes clear: someone is cleaning house. Now Dora and Missy are targets—hunted by a criminal syndicate and its ruthless assassin.

Can Dora survive long enough to uncover the truth—or will this storm be her last?

Perfect for fans of Jack Reacher, Lisbeth Salander, and Eve Dallas, A Gathering Storm is a gritty, fast-paced mystery that blends emotional depth with white-knuckle suspense. Dora Ellison is tough, damaged, and unflinchingly determined—a heroine you won't forget.