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Red Rain #3
Hurricane
What would you do if the world burned around you while the sky rained down gasoline?
John Hilt fled to Mexico, hoping to escape the police investigation centering only on him. If he could get away for a while, perhaps Detectives Tremock and Merchent would look elsewhere. Perhaps the cops’ heat on him would dissipate.
Perhaps … except Harry fled with him, and Harry isn’t nearly done killing.
For Tremock and Merchent, it’s a race against time to find John Hilt before more people die. For John’s family, it’s a race against the police to find him first.
For John, the race is almost over, one or way or another. The rains have come, and they’ll wash away everything, leaving only blood in their wake.
John Hilt fled to Mexico, hoping to escape the police investigation centering only on him. If he could get away for a while, perhaps Detectives Tremock and Merchent would look elsewhere. Perhaps the cops’ heat on him would dissipate.
Perhaps … except Harry fled with him, and Harry isn’t nearly done killing.
For Tremock and Merchent, it’s a race against time to find John Hilt before more people die. For John’s family, it’s a race against the police to find him first.
For John, the race is almost over, one or way or another. The rains have come, and they’ll wash away everything, leaving only blood in their wake.
236 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 10, 2016
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About the author
David Beers
73 books215 followersI used to deliver pizza. I was pretty good at it, too. I mean, it's not that hard, but if I'm not going to brag, who is, right? Anyways, so I'm delivering pizza while I'm in college, and my boss has been in the pizza industry like six years. He's supposed to graduate from college this year, and I ask him, what are you going to do after college? We're all supposed to go out and conquer the world right after college, so this guy has to have some kind of plan.
He looked at me like I was delusional.
"I'm a writer, man."
Those four words changed my life more so than anything else ever spoken to me.
I'd always written, since I was twelve participating in online-wrestling forums in which you acted out your character. I wrote because it came naturally. Never once, in the entirety of my nineteen years did I think that writing could be a career though, until a Pizza Sage said those four words to me.
So what did I do? I went home and wrote a short story and immediately understood that I was the greatest writer to ever touch a keyboard. I brought it to the Pizza Sage and he told me what anyone could have told me--it was horrible. I might be dumb, probably am, but I'm also tenacious.
I spent the next seven years writing almost every day. My first novel grew to the length of 40,000 words, then I threw it away. My second novel grew to 140,000 words. I didn't throw it away, but it was rejected about 50 times by agents. My next novel ended up at around 55,000 words, which I showed to a few friends and shelved. Then I wrote Dead Religion, which is the only reason I have an author page at Amazon.
I have had four short stories published, paid and unpaid. 'Effects May Vary' won an award that was voted on by readers, which was pretty cool.
I'm currently getting my Masters in Business at the University of Georgia's Terry School of Business. I'm doing this in order to not deliver pizzas but still keep the lights on. I have a girlfriend who will soon be my fiancé, and after ten years, I imagine she's ready for that title.
I want to own a yacht.
He looked at me like I was delusional.
"I'm a writer, man."
Those four words changed my life more so than anything else ever spoken to me.
I'd always written, since I was twelve participating in online-wrestling forums in which you acted out your character. I wrote because it came naturally. Never once, in the entirety of my nineteen years did I think that writing could be a career though, until a Pizza Sage said those four words to me.
So what did I do? I went home and wrote a short story and immediately understood that I was the greatest writer to ever touch a keyboard. I brought it to the Pizza Sage and he told me what anyone could have told me--it was horrible. I might be dumb, probably am, but I'm also tenacious.
I spent the next seven years writing almost every day. My first novel grew to the length of 40,000 words, then I threw it away. My second novel grew to 140,000 words. I didn't throw it away, but it was rejected about 50 times by agents. My next novel ended up at around 55,000 words, which I showed to a few friends and shelved. Then I wrote Dead Religion, which is the only reason I have an author page at Amazon.
I have had four short stories published, paid and unpaid. 'Effects May Vary' won an award that was voted on by readers, which was pretty cool.
I'm currently getting my Masters in Business at the University of Georgia's Terry School of Business. I'm doing this in order to not deliver pizzas but still keep the lights on. I have a girlfriend who will soon be my fiancé, and after ten years, I imagine she's ready for that title.
I want to own a yacht.
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January 3, 2018
Red Rain
Once I started reading I couldn't stop. This was not about the day in the life of ,but the years in the making of a serial killer and all of the lives he interacted with, his family and those that tried to help him, and the police that meant to bring him in. I liked how the author mixed in the past with the present to tell the story. There where no twist or surprise endings. Just telling the story in a really gripping read. Well done.
Once I started reading I couldn't stop. This was not about the day in the life of ,but the years in the making of a serial killer and all of the lives he interacted with, his family and those that tried to help him, and the police that meant to bring him in. I liked how the author mixed in the past with the present to tell the story. There where no twist or surprise endings. Just telling the story in a really gripping read. Well done.
May 20, 2018
Just So Good!
David Beers Is an excellent author and his stories are always many-layered, well-paced, and entertaining. I truly appreciate the level of skill he has and used to create such fully realized, oddly relatable characters, while still managing to give such an enjoyable reading experience. Please do give his series a try. I am certainly quite happy to have done so. As always, Happy Reads to All!
David Beers Is an excellent author and his stories are always many-layered, well-paced, and entertaining. I truly appreciate the level of skill he has and used to create such fully realized, oddly relatable characters, while still managing to give such an enjoyable reading experience. Please do give his series a try. I am certainly quite happy to have done so. As always, Happy Reads to All!
May 27, 2019
Great finale!
I truly enjoyed this book! What will John do next?? Who is his next victim? Will he get away with all this? Will he be caught? Will the cop kill him on sight or arrest him? I must say there was a surprise ending I didn't see coming! I will look for other books by this author
I truly enjoyed this book! What will John do next?? Who is his next victim? Will he get away with all this? Will he be caught? Will the cop kill him on sight or arrest him? I must say there was a surprise ending I didn't see coming! I will look for other books by this author
June 12, 2019
So sad
Such a sad yet happy ending in this book. This series was so good and enthralling. Many people in the world can relate to this series , even if they doing have these particular type of thoughts. But more of the everyday fight that John went through, and the pain it had caused him in the end.
Such a sad yet happy ending in this book. This series was so good and enthralling. Many people in the world can relate to this series , even if they doing have these particular type of thoughts. But more of the everyday fight that John went through, and the pain it had caused him in the end.
July 7, 2017
Great series
What happens when that voice inside your head takes control? A truly creepy and wonderful story with enough King/Koontz to give you the heebie jeebies.
What happens when that voice inside your head takes control? A truly creepy and wonderful story with enough King/Koontz to give you the heebie jeebies.
February 17, 2018
Ok read. Plot was ok. Got kind of hard to follow. Was very heavy into the psyche of the main character.
July 28, 2018
Red Rain Book 1, 2, & 3.
I enjoyed Red Rain but found it a little hard to follow at times.
Good read about a serial killer and the "person" inside his head that he talks to.
I enjoyed Red Rain but found it a little hard to follow at times.
Good read about a serial killer and the "person" inside his head that he talks to.
September 28, 2018
Wow
I finished all three books i n less than a week. Recommend it highly. Great and powerful read. Aplus.
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I finished all three books i n less than a week. Recommend it highly. Great and powerful read. Aplus.
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August 28, 2016
I recently read a story that really hooked me in, deeply. Where I hit the last page and NEEDED to know what happened next. Book 2 released and darn it, it happened again. Seriously, this writer has my attention. I'm thinking about addiction (not in the sense you're guessing), about all the different forms it takes; all the ways it filters through the different characters in the story, and the way it affects lives. Addiction not just in the story, but in life as well.
I can’t stand reviews that give away spoilers, so you won’t find any here. What I will say, is that this author has a definitive way with words which hooks you in deeply. His manipulation of language leaves you deeply involved in the tale being spun, where it feels you are reading about real people, not merely fictional characters. He creates characters we sympathize with, we emphasize with, and even identify with. “You know what I hate the most though? I hate that I still love you.”Who hasn’t felt this way with someone in their life at some point? (But you’ll have to read book 3 to see who said it, and why.) Some authors feel the need to force feed you why a novel has the name it does. David Beers does not do this, it’s much more subtle, but with an equal effect. “Silence rushed in the room as if a category five hurricane blew it in.” Personally, I know how silence can be as destructive as a raging storm, and I thought this was a brilliant way of incorporating the title into the book. Finally, one of my favorite passages in the book, “You thought you created a fort. You built a sandcastle and the waves are rolling in now. Waves without thought, without emotion, without the ability to care about what you thought stood on their beach. They’re coming to sweep it all away because the sand never belonged to you. You only borrowed it. The waves own it and they’re here to take everything back.” I can feel the despair that the character is feeling. I’ve experienced these emotions. By stating it in this manner, the reader is sucked deeper into the story.
So, if you are looking for a new author to try out, I'm suggesting David Beers and Red Rain: Clouds Gathering (1), then Red Rain: Lightning Strikes (2); with Red Rain: Hurricane (3) as a wonderful wrap up to this thought provoking series. If you have a Kindle, (or app) it’s a small investment for a lot of entertainment and a complex storyline. David Beers just keeps getting better and better; I can't wait to see what adventure this author takes us on next!
I did receive an advance copy of this book at a free or reduced price for the purpose of an honest review. That did not in any way, shape or form influence my review. In fact, I believe so strongly in this author and his work, that I purchased a copy the day it was released. David Beers is THAT good. Definitely an author that I will be following in the future.
I can’t stand reviews that give away spoilers, so you won’t find any here. What I will say, is that this author has a definitive way with words which hooks you in deeply. His manipulation of language leaves you deeply involved in the tale being spun, where it feels you are reading about real people, not merely fictional characters. He creates characters we sympathize with, we emphasize with, and even identify with. “You know what I hate the most though? I hate that I still love you.”Who hasn’t felt this way with someone in their life at some point? (But you’ll have to read book 3 to see who said it, and why.) Some authors feel the need to force feed you why a novel has the name it does. David Beers does not do this, it’s much more subtle, but with an equal effect. “Silence rushed in the room as if a category five hurricane blew it in.” Personally, I know how silence can be as destructive as a raging storm, and I thought this was a brilliant way of incorporating the title into the book. Finally, one of my favorite passages in the book, “You thought you created a fort. You built a sandcastle and the waves are rolling in now. Waves without thought, without emotion, without the ability to care about what you thought stood on their beach. They’re coming to sweep it all away because the sand never belonged to you. You only borrowed it. The waves own it and they’re here to take everything back.” I can feel the despair that the character is feeling. I’ve experienced these emotions. By stating it in this manner, the reader is sucked deeper into the story.
So, if you are looking for a new author to try out, I'm suggesting David Beers and Red Rain: Clouds Gathering (1), then Red Rain: Lightning Strikes (2); with Red Rain: Hurricane (3) as a wonderful wrap up to this thought provoking series. If you have a Kindle, (or app) it’s a small investment for a lot of entertainment and a complex storyline. David Beers just keeps getting better and better; I can't wait to see what adventure this author takes us on next!
I did receive an advance copy of this book at a free or reduced price for the purpose of an honest review. That did not in any way, shape or form influence my review. In fact, I believe so strongly in this author and his work, that I purchased a copy the day it was released. David Beers is THAT good. Definitely an author that I will be following in the future.
August 25, 2016
An Awesome Read That Explodes in this Epic Finale [Figuratively, Not Literally Speaking that is]
First things First, I abhor spoilers so you
won't find one here. Secondly, this is Not a stand-alone book but the awesome finale of an Epic Trilogy. While I personally believe you "could" read it as a stand alone, you'll receive far more enjoyment if you actually read this series as intended, and in order. That said, on to my review.
John Hilt’s problems just keep growing by the day. He suffers from a desire he can't resist, that nasty urge to kill people, and just like his friend Harry [His Dead Friend Harry], it just won't go away. Officers Tremock and Merchent think they found their man in John and will do absolutely anything in order to take him down. That's probably why Harry wants to kill them, though it's more likely because he loves to kill and they're trying to stop him.
With occasional memories from John's youth, a few twists and turns from current events, finished off with an epic, and fast paced finale, and if you were able to resist peeking at the ending, you are blindsided by the epic finale. Well, maybe not everyone, but I was. You'll know what I mean after you read this for yourself.
No noticeable typos nor errors in sentence structure, if there were, I was so caught up with the storyline, that it just didn’t register. If I don't notice it, that’s pretty good since I normally notice everything (I blame the auditor in me for that). The characters were well defined, the storyline well thought out, events unfold at a rapid pace that it drags the reader along, turning page after page. Before you realize it, you've read the whole thing in a night.
BOOKS IN THIS TRILOGY [In Order]:
Clouds Gathering [Red Rain, Book 1]
Lightning Strikes [Red Rain, Book 2]
Hurricane [Red Rain, Book 3]
ON A PERSONAL NOTE; With each new book written and each new series, the growth and increasing talent of this author becomes more and more apparent. It’s no surprise he's become one of my Top 5 Favorite Authors (with Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Orson Scott Card, and Anne McCaffrey). Hard to believe that almost two years ago I didn't even know who he was. Now though? Now I own practically everything everything he's ever written (so far). Highly Recommended.
First things First, I abhor spoilers so you
won't find one here. Secondly, this is Not a stand-alone book but the awesome finale of an Epic Trilogy. While I personally believe you "could" read it as a stand alone, you'll receive far more enjoyment if you actually read this series as intended, and in order. That said, on to my review.
John Hilt’s problems just keep growing by the day. He suffers from a desire he can't resist, that nasty urge to kill people, and just like his friend Harry [His Dead Friend Harry], it just won't go away. Officers Tremock and Merchent think they found their man in John and will do absolutely anything in order to take him down. That's probably why Harry wants to kill them, though it's more likely because he loves to kill and they're trying to stop him.
With occasional memories from John's youth, a few twists and turns from current events, finished off with an epic, and fast paced finale, and if you were able to resist peeking at the ending, you are blindsided by the epic finale. Well, maybe not everyone, but I was. You'll know what I mean after you read this for yourself.
No noticeable typos nor errors in sentence structure, if there were, I was so caught up with the storyline, that it just didn’t register. If I don't notice it, that’s pretty good since I normally notice everything (I blame the auditor in me for that). The characters were well defined, the storyline well thought out, events unfold at a rapid pace that it drags the reader along, turning page after page. Before you realize it, you've read the whole thing in a night.
BOOKS IN THIS TRILOGY [In Order]:
Clouds Gathering [Red Rain, Book 1]
Lightning Strikes [Red Rain, Book 2]
Hurricane [Red Rain, Book 3]
ON A PERSONAL NOTE; With each new book written and each new series, the growth and increasing talent of this author becomes more and more apparent. It’s no surprise he's become one of my Top 5 Favorite Authors (with Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Orson Scott Card, and Anne McCaffrey). Hard to believe that almost two years ago I didn't even know who he was. Now though? Now I own practically everything everything he's ever written (so far). Highly Recommended.
August 25, 2016
An Awesome Read That Explodes in this Epic Finale [Figuratively, Not Literally Speaking that is]
First things First, I abhor spoilers so you
won't find one here. Secondly, this is Not a stand-alone book but the awesome finale of an Epic Trilogy. While I personally believe you "could" read it as a stand alone, you'll receive far more enjoyment if you actually read this series as intended, and in order. That said, on to my review.
John Hilt’s problems just keep growing by the day. He suffers from a desire he can't resist, that nasty urge to kill people, and just like his friend Harry [His Dead Friend Harry], it just won't go away. Officers Tremock and Merchent think they found their man in John and will do absolutely anything in order to take him down. That's probably why Harry wants to kill them, though it's more likely because he loves to kill and they're trying to stop him.
With occasional memories from John's youth, a few twists and turns from current events, finished off with an epic, and fast paced finale, and if you were able to resist peeking at the ending, you are blindsided by the epic finale. Well, maybe not everyone, but I was. You'll know what I mean after you read this for yourself.
No noticeable typos nor errors in sentence structure, if there were, I was so caught up with the storyline, that it just didn’t register. If I don't notice it, that’s pretty good since I normally notice everything (I blame the auditor in me for that). The characters were well defined, the storyline well thought out, events unfold at a rapid pace that it drags the reader along, turning page after page. Before you realize it, you've read the whole thing in a night.
BOOKS IN THIS TRILOGY [In Order]:
Clouds Gathering [Red Rain, Book 1]
Lightning Strikes [Red Rain, Book 2]
Hurricane [Red Rain, Book 3]
ON A PERSONAL NOTE; With each new book written and each new series, the growth and increasing talent of this author becomes more and more apparent. It’s no surprise he's become one of my Top 5 Favorite Authors (with Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Orson Scott Card, and Anne McCaffrey). Hard to believe that almost two years ago I didn't even know who he was. Now though? Now I own practically everything everything he's ever written (so far). Highly Recommended.
First things First, I abhor spoilers so you
won't find one here. Secondly, this is Not a stand-alone book but the awesome finale of an Epic Trilogy. While I personally believe you "could" read it as a stand alone, you'll receive far more enjoyment if you actually read this series as intended, and in order. That said, on to my review.
John Hilt’s problems just keep growing by the day. He suffers from a desire he can't resist, that nasty urge to kill people, and just like his friend Harry [His Dead Friend Harry], it just won't go away. Officers Tremock and Merchent think they found their man in John and will do absolutely anything in order to take him down. That's probably why Harry wants to kill them, though it's more likely because he loves to kill and they're trying to stop him.
With occasional memories from John's youth, a few twists and turns from current events, finished off with an epic, and fast paced finale, and if you were able to resist peeking at the ending, you are blindsided by the epic finale. Well, maybe not everyone, but I was. You'll know what I mean after you read this for yourself.
No noticeable typos nor errors in sentence structure, if there were, I was so caught up with the storyline, that it just didn’t register. If I don't notice it, that’s pretty good since I normally notice everything (I blame the auditor in me for that). The characters were well defined, the storyline well thought out, events unfold at a rapid pace that it drags the reader along, turning page after page. Before you realize it, you've read the whole thing in a night.
BOOKS IN THIS TRILOGY [In Order]:
Clouds Gathering [Red Rain, Book 1]
Lightning Strikes [Red Rain, Book 2]
Hurricane [Red Rain, Book 3]
ON A PERSONAL NOTE; With each new book written and each new series, the growth and increasing talent of this author becomes more and more apparent. It’s no surprise he's become one of my Top 5 Favorite Authors (with Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Orson Scott Card, and Anne McCaffrey). Hard to believe that almost two years ago I didn't even know who he was. Now though? Now I own practically everything everything he's ever written (so far). Highly Recommended.
August 22, 2016
(Format: ebook)
This, the third and final episode in the Red Rain trilogy is as breathtaking as the earlier two books. As the reader is moved ever closer to the final denouement and it is obvious that John and Harry are totally out of control, fears for the lives of those closest to him/them are strangely tempered by a sympathy for the monster he/they has became. A great story, well executed, but more - a thoughtful study on the evil which we can perpetrate on those we love.
This is a recommended read but please note, it is not a stand alone novel. To fully understand it and the characters who appear, it is essential to begin at the beginning with volume one, Red Rain: Clouds Gathering. You will be glad that you did
This, the third and final episode in the Red Rain trilogy is as breathtaking as the earlier two books. As the reader is moved ever closer to the final denouement and it is obvious that John and Harry are totally out of control, fears for the lives of those closest to him/them are strangely tempered by a sympathy for the monster he/they has became. A great story, well executed, but more - a thoughtful study on the evil which we can perpetrate on those we love.
This is a recommended read but please note, it is not a stand alone novel. To fully understand it and the characters who appear, it is essential to begin at the beginning with volume one, Red Rain: Clouds Gathering. You will be glad that you did
August 24, 2016
This is the third and last book in the series. It delves a lot into John's past and let you know about his relationship with his mom, at many points, I had wondered why she did what she did, well that is finally revealed in this book, along with a lot of other things that let you what made John who he was. Of course, Harry was always there to help.
The book is pretty well paced till you get the last few chapters, and you find out that what happens in Mexico should definitely not stay in Mexico. The last few chapters are like going into a really scary funhouse. The ending is good, it is all tied up, and there is really no questions of why, which I felt was very good. All in a great series, and worth reading all three books.
The book is pretty well paced till you get the last few chapters, and you find out that what happens in Mexico should definitely not stay in Mexico. The last few chapters are like going into a really scary funhouse. The ending is good, it is all tied up, and there is really no questions of why, which I felt was very good. All in a great series, and worth reading all three books.
August 12, 2016
I've been such a big fan of this author's writing that I was rather disappointed at the end of this one. While a page-turning storyline, I found it to be more violent and bloody just for the sake of keeping the story going. The ending was just that....the end; I had so many questions still lingering. I was left thinking there should be more; the book had a lot of "wow" factor for the third book in a series, I guess I expected more story. Poorly edited..... This one just didn't make it a five star book, which is really a shame because the first two were fantastic.
September 8, 2016
Perfect ending to this series! Loved every word!
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