It's Gonna Rain

by Jeffery Roshell

Marilyn Margret Johnson Is The Heroine, In this tragic and groundbreaking story about a mother and two sons living with a house full of secrets.Marquise Johnson is Marilyn's oldest son who holds many hats. Serving as youth pastor at the church they attend, while working full-time and juggling school. Marquise is now at the age where he is ready to move out and get his own place, there's just one thing standing in the way......Marilyn.Martice Johnson is the youngest of Marilyn's sons and not your average baby favorite. Between the constant clashing and head bumping that he and Marilyn encounter, Marilyn soon learns the answer to the one question that has troubled her about Martice for quite some time.Martice soon learns that Marilyn has also been keeping secrets of her own about the family. As a plight to get back at her , Martice reveals the information he knows, and Marilyn puts him out of the house.But Marilyn finds her self in a situation where she must put aside herself choices and feelings, when she finds out Martice needs her, and she must save him, before time runs out.It's Gonna Rain is a heart gripping, edge of your seat Novel, how secrets can destroy a family, for what's done in the dark, will always come to the light.

314 pages, Paperback

Published July 25, 2016

Reviews

[Michelle Davis]

Mr. Jeffery Roshell has done it yet again. To be honest I did not think that he could top his Thornhill High manuscript but he quickly put those thoughts to rest with his creative masterpiece, It's Gonna Rain. The book is centered around the lives of Martice, Marquise, Marilyn, Treyshawn, Andre, Ms Ethelyn and a myriad of other colorful characters. When the book opens we find both Martic and Marquis living at home with their very controlling and manipulative mother. Martice harbors a secret that he just can't imagine either his mother or his seemingly perfect brother to accept let alone understand. Ms. Marilyn is far from innocent herself but like many other mothers she attempts to project a perfect image to her children so that they will never know the mistakes she committed in her past. Overall this book is an outstandingly magnificent creation. Mr. Roshell took the backdrop of the church and the issues that we deal with in the African American community as a whole and developed a top notch story line that many others would find extremely difficult to tackle. He took a taboo subject that we still to this day very much struggle with in the Black Church and fearlessly cast a brilliant spotlight on it's importance in a mature and effective way. I have said before and I will continue to say that Mr. Roshell is a true gifted storyteller who has found his true calling in life. He is able to develop plots that draw us as readers in from the onset of the story until we reach the very last page. Not often will a reader come across a book of this caliber. When we find these hidden treasures it is only right to tell the rest of the world of the priceless gem. So this is me telling EVERYONE to go and get this book. You will not be disappointed. It is as if Mr. Roshell morphed his pen into an artistic paintbrush and created a literary world that will make you want to become a permanent resident instead of a temporary visitor. Kudos Mr. Roshell!!!! FANTASTIC Work!!! If I could give you a million stars I would do so without hesitation!!! Keep them coming I can't wait to see what you have for us next!!!!

[Kenya]

What's done in the dark...
Isn't it amazing how people can be so judgemental towards others but have a full cemetery of skeletons in their own closet? Well, meet the Johnsons lol I liked how the author included so many relevant topics and issues in this story-Religion, homosexuality and the church dynamic, secrets, lies and everything in between. This book was well written and definitely a page turner! I can see myself reading this book over and over again. I highly recommend this book to everyone, especially those that are in book clubs. The discussions and debates will be lively!
*I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review*

Kenya E
Soul Sistahs Book Club

[Karisma Peters]

This book definitely put me in The Mind of an E. Lynn Harris Novel Of The New Century, Which is probably why the Author of This Book Dedicated it to him ( R.I.P E. Lynn Harris)! This Book Will have you Turning Page after Page from the beginning to the final jaw dropping end! This Author was Amazing with his way of Painting a vivid Picture of Each Character, and their role In The Novel!!!
THIS BOOK WILL NOT DISAPPOINT! MR. JEFFERY ROSHELL IS AN OUTSTANDING STORY TELLER WHO IS WELL UNDERATED IN THE LITERARY WORLD!!!!! This Novel Definitely deserves a Movie be it Netflix or Motion Picture!

[Timmalynn Kelly]

Good Writing

Some of the storylines in this book weren't really my cup of tea, but the writing itself was great. Being a product of a extremely churchy family, I enjoyed the references to old school preaching and singing. One thing I've learned in life is... we have to love people for who they are, not who we want them to be. And remember...... every person has their own relationship with God. It's not our place to judge.

[LaKyshia Johnson]

Yes

Man the Lord definitely move when he wants too. Lies and half truths get you no where. Thank God for forgiveness. It's hard to forgive some one but even harder to forget. I loved this book. A wonderful read.