When Rain Falls (Victory Gospel Series, #1)

When Rain Falls (Victory Gospel Series, #1)

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Paperback, 288 pages
Published March 1st 2012 by Urban Books
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Reader's Paradise
Headline: There's always a Rainbow after the storm, if you believe.

Pamela Coleman and Candace Johnson have been friends since they were kids in school. Pamela was engaged a few times but never married. Candace on the other hand was married to Officer Frank Coleman for seventeen years, before he was murdered. The story opens twenty-seven years earlier with Candace as a little girl after the death of her mother. Can a person remain emotionally stable after losing two very close people in their lif...more
Maureen Timerman
What a nail biting read! You won't be able to put this fast paced book down. Candace Johnson is just starting to get over the pain of her husband Frank's murder. Now another of her loved ones has been murdered...her best friend Pamela Coleman. How could this be happening again. She met Pamela when she moved to North Carolina as a 12 year old, after her own Mother had been murdered.
She has two children Rachael 16, and Daniel 14, along with some very Dear friends. Loved the characters of Beulah, T...more
Hattie
Jun 18, 2012 Hattie marked it as to-read
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Candace is a kind lady with two children who lives in the South with her two children, a boy and girl. However, Candace deals with pain or rain everyday of her life. Instead of life becoming easier, her life becomes more difficult when her best friend, Pamela, a district attorney and a daughter of a judge is murdered. Hard to believe but each day Candace deals with the awful fact of her mother's murder. Next her husband Frank, a policeman is murdered and now as I wrote earlier Pamela, her...more
Metris
I enjoyed this book, great suspense! No matter what life had dealt Candace she never gave you! Tyora thanks for sharing your work
Sidne
My Summary: When Candice Jackson husband is murdered, its the most devastating life experience she endures. Dealing with being a widower and continuing her business as a beauty salon owner while meeting the challenges of raising two high school children with a daughter that is going through 'growing pains' has been something she did not expect to be doing alone.
One night Candice is awaken by a phone call from her BFF, Pamela. Pamela is very relucntant with the conversation. When Candice ask her...more
Cindy
Candace Johnson, has lost a lot, her momma, her husband and now two years after her husband, here comes another devastating loss.
Her best friend Pamela was found murdered. Candace is not sure she can handle this. Her bitterness is overtaking her. She feels
like God is taking away the people that she loves.
This murder is high-profile, with Pamela a defense lawyer, she wasn't always the prosecutor or the police's favorite person. Her father
being a judge also puts pressure on the police to solve th...more
Linda
Candace Johnson has lost a mother and husband to murder, and now her best friend, Pamela Coleman, the only daughter of Judge and Desiree Coleman. And the Police Department still hasn’t found her husband’s killer from two years’ earlier. She’s determined to ‘help’ the police department find Pamela’s killer, placing herself and others in danger. How much more can she handle? She wondered if God is punishing her. Her faith is slowly dwindling down to almost nothing.

Detective Darnell Jackson, aka Mr...more
Shelia E.
Debut author Tyora Moody strikes a positive one two three punch with When Rain Falls. Tyora is a great storyteller. Her characters were easy to 'see'. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know each of them.

Murder, Mayhem, Grace and Mercy! All marvelously interwoven in When Rain Falls by Tyora Moody. Widow Candace Johnson is one bitter woman, much like many women today who have experienced deep hurt over the loss of a loved one. Candace can be any person you encounter on a daily basis. She is no stra...more
Rhonda McKnight

Tyora M. Moody’s When Rain Falls is great combination of Christian Fiction and Mystery. Two of my favorite genres combined into one well written, compelling story.
The story starts in 1981 New York, where we first meet Candace. She experienced a life altering event that makes her wonder why God would allow such things to happen to her. When we next meet Candace Johnson she is a widowed parent of two teenagers and managing her own business in Charlotte North Carolina. Candace’s friend Pamela has i...more
Cyrus Webb
It has been a great pleasure to watch Tyora Moody as she has assisted other authors over the past couple of years. Now with her debut WHEN RAIN FALLS she is showing readers like myself exactly why she is so good at her job: It's because she is an amazing writer herself.

We have all heard the old saying that "When it rains, it pours." No matter what success she finds, this seems to be true for the main character of WHEN RAIN FALLS. The book introduces us to Candace Johnson, a woman who has known h...more
Renee
I enjoy crime dramas and Christian fiction; When Rain Falls fits both categories. I found this an easy read on a dreary day when I wasn't feeling well in addition to a book I couldn't put down until I knew the name of the murderer. Sometimes crime dramas are so complicated I get lost; this one had unexpected events but I was able to keep track of the characters and the storyline. I will be looking for future books by Moody in her Victory Gospel Series.
Hattie Norman
I have read other works by Tyora Moody. So when I bought this one it didn't surprise me. Her writing is flawless. I hope she continues to write mysteries. In Charlotte there is a woman named Candace. Candace epitomizes the meaning of when it rains, it pours. Candace's husband and best friend were murdered. Candace can't turn to her mother for comfort or counsel because she also has died. Candace is the mother of a boy and a girl. The girl doesn't help matters because she is going through her own...more
Courtney
How will you handle grief and tragedy? Will you hide away in your house refusing to get close to anyone again for fear of losing another loved one or will you lean on God for your strength to move forward? When the Rain Falls deals with tragedy right from the start as Candace loses another loved one after losing her husband not that long before that. Her husband and friend have both been murdered and she is determined to find out who is behind the killings and getting justice.

Detective Darnell J...more
Arlena
Author: Tyora Moody
Published by: Urban Books
Age Recommended: YA - Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5


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"When Rain Falls" by Tyora Moody was a very uplifting read that I simply could not put down until the end. This will make my third book I have read by this author and YES, it was one that kept you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what would happen next. How this author can present such a wonderful read with murder of the husband and best friend...finding out that there maybe a li...more
OOSA
When It Rains It Pours

Tyora Moody’s “When Rain Falls” is about the life of Mrs. Candace Johnson as she endures sorrow, pain and death. Candace was a motherless child. After marrying the man of her dreams and having two children, her husband was murdered. Then Candace's best friend, Pamela, was found murdered. “Why does God keep taking away people I love?” Rachel, Candace daughter cries out. Readers will have to read the book to find out why and the many plots and twists this novel takes.

With “Wh...more
Yolanda Gore
Dec 30, 2011 Yolanda Gore rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: everyone
Tyora did a great job writing her debut novel. The main character, Candace Johnson could be heard and felt throughout the story. Anyone who may be angry with God and has lost faith really needs to read this book. Have you ever felt like giving up? Do you feel that God’s love and grace isn’t sufficient enough? When Rain Falls is the book for you. When Rain Falls isn't preachy but inspirational. It's not sex-filled but romantic. It's filled with lots of emotion and suspense. Even through tragedy,...more
Rahiem Brooks
Tyora Moody's debut novel, WHEN RAIN FALLS, was as bright and bubble as her true personality. I had the opportunity to meet Tyora in Memphis, TN at a book fair, and fell in love with the plot of her novel as she discussed it on a panel. What I liked most was that she described it as a mystery, but it was classified as Christian fiction. I found that to be an unbelievable marriage; but, after reading it I see that it was a match made in heaven.

This novel opened with a complete shocker. The murder...more
Brian
When Rain Falls in 140 characters or less: Two unsolved murders, cop's widow + two kids lose friend. Divorced cop on case. Romance suspense!

When Rain Falls is the debut novel from Tyora Moody. I could not tell this was her first work. The writing is engaging, the plot gradually progresses with increasing speed toward the climax, and while my eyes initially bulged at the page count (it's about 370 pages), she does a lot within it. It's a must read if you like reading: a.) suspense b.) romance, an...more
Laura
Title: WHEN RAIN FALLS
Author: Tyora Moody
Publisher: Kensington
March 2012
ISBN: 978-1601628220
Genre: Romantic suspense/Urban Christian

Candace Johnson is the widow of a police officer, and she still keeps in contact with her husband’s former partner. She has two tween children, and is owner of a beauty salon. Her best friend, Pamela Coleman, called her late one night and said she had something to tell her, but she was tired, and they decided to put it off until the morning when Pamela had a beauty...more
Lynda D.
I had the pleasure of interviewing Tyora Moody regarding this, her debut novel and trust me when I say, this book is very hard to put down. Ms. Moody showed great depth with her great characters, and as an author myself,I really thought I had the ending all figured out, so imagine my surprise when the killer turned out to be someone I least expected. Ms. Moody has certainly done her home work when it comes to creating great red herrings, to throw readers a curve, as she did with this intriguing...more
Margaret
Jan 14, 2012 Margaret marked it as to-read
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Paulette Harper Johnson
Tyora Moody breaks into Christian Fiction with her first debut novel “When Rain Falls”. An ideal book and must read for those who love suspense with twist and turns through out the chapters. A “who” done it book for sure. I love how Tyora set up each chapter between the two major characters which allows the reader to be drawn into the story. Great job, Tyora. A highly recommended novel to add to your library of well- written books.
~ Paulette Harper Johnson, Author of That Was Then, This is Now a...more
Maurice Jr.
Debut author Tyora Moody hit the ground running with When Rain Falls, the first book in the Victory Gospel Series, and left me wanting more. She created endearing characters- it was easy to care about what happened to them as the story progressed. We can all relate to Candace Johnson's feeling that God keeps taking the ones she loves, and to her desire to not stop until the mystery is solved.

Detective Darnell Jackson wasn't perfect, which made me like him all the more. He was realistically port...more
Adrienna
When Rain Falls draws you in with the prologue, so bold, fierce and suspenseful bit to chew. You are left wondering who is the 12 year old girl and why she's in the cop car crying out to her Mama.

Candace Johnson is a widow. Detective Frank Johnson was her protector and hero even when she still feared her childhood bogeyman. The man on the chase of a sudden murder and may be connected to her husband's two-year ago death, Detective Darnell Jackson divorced, dog owner, and loves his job but hates...more
Katrina Burchett
Candace Johnson was only twelve when she lost her mother. After seventeen years of marriage, she lost her husband. Now her best friend, Pamela Coleman, has been killed. Losing so many loved ones has caused Candace to put her faith in God on the back burner. Will she ever be able to connect with the heavenly Father again?

I liked Candace. She was a strong, independent woman and a good mother to two teens – Rachel (16) and Daniel (14). I also liked Beulah and Mrs. Roberts, and some of the conversa...more
Andi Newberry ~Tubbs
Tyora has written a great mystery with great twists and turns. She kept me guessing and reading into the night. Candace was a character to cheer for. I loved how Candace was real. She struggled with her anger toward God at the loss of her husband and best friend. Tyora does a great job in bringing Candace full circle showing her come to peace with God. I look forward to more books by her.
Lashanda
What a great debut!

Candace Johnson has suffered her share of loses. She has lost her mother, husband and now her best friend. All these loses were tragic. She was raised by an aunt who was a devout Christian. Upon high school graduation, she was determined to get from under her aunts roof. After the death of her husband, she loses hope in the police force and stops attending church. When she learns of the death of her best friend, she decides to find out who the murderer is. Will she hinder Darn...more
Pedro Okoro
When Rain Falls is one of the best novels I've read this year. Its a page turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Moody does an excellent job of tying in the murders of the main character's husband and best friend. Character development is phenomenal. The characters are real and I could relate to them. Christian principles are present but not forced on you. Moody does a brilliant job of bringing readers through this suspense-filled journey!

I can't wait to read her next book in the Vic...more
Andrea L. Griggs
Feb 28, 2012 Andrea L. Griggs rated it 5 of 5 stars
Recommended to Andrea L. by: Tyora Moody
Tyora Moody's debut novel, When Rain Falls, is simply a novel well put together. I enjoyed turning the pages to get more of it's developing plot, and look forward to the upcoming novels in the Victory Gospel Series. BRAVO!
Connie Robinette
This was an amazing, gripping novel! There were many twists and turns as the mysteries unfolded. The characters were well developed and personable. I want a sequel!
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Tyora Moody is an author and entrepreneur. Her debut novel, When Rain Falls, was released March 2012 (Urban Christian/Kensington). This is the first book in the Victory Gospel series. The second book in the Victory Gospel Series, When Memories Fade, will be released April 2013.

Deep Fried Trouble, the first book in the Eugeena Patterson Mystery series will be released June 2013.

Tyora writes romant...more
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