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The Rains

The Rains Brothers, Book 1

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The Rains

By: Gregg Hurwitz
Narrated by: Todd Haberkorn
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In the tradition of Rick Yancey's The 5th Wave, the first YA novel from New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz. In one terrifying night, the peaceful community of Creek's Cause turns into a war zone. No one under the age of eighteen is safe. Chance Rain and his older brother, Patrick, have already fended off multiple attacks from infected adults by the time they arrive at the school where other young survivors are hiding.

Most of the kids they know have been dragged away by once-trusted adults who are now ferocious, inhuman beings. The parasite that transformed them takes hold after people turn eighteen - and Patrick's birthday is only a few days away.

Determined to save Patrick's life and the lives of the remaining kids, the brothers embark on a mission to uncover the truth about the parasites - and what they find is horrifying. Battling an enemy not of this earth, Chance and Patrick become humanity's only hope for salvation.

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Thriller Award Winner, Best Young Adult Novel, 2018
Captivating Storyline • Unique Premise • Dynamic Character Voices • Fast-paced Action • Emotional Depth
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I totally enjoyed this book! I'm hoping for a continuation of the story. Great listen.

Is there a second book?! Wow!

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This is not a zombie novel. Let me start there. It's a creative take on on that genre that's worth a listen. I've never listened to this narrator before but he did a good job distinguishing the characters and keeping a steady flow in the story. It's not what I expected and although I felt like the ending was a bit lacking... I'll be looking for the sequel. Bottom line: it's worth the credit

Don't say the "Z" word

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I found myself wishing for a break in the action...this entire series will have you on the edge of your seat from the first chapter to the last sentence. Buckle up!

Edge of your seat

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This is a good audio book, but several chapters actually repeat themselves over exactly the same as the previous chapter.

Good story with glitches

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Loved the story line. Love, love, love the narrator! This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Thankfully book 2 is already written and available in audio form.

Another brilliant masterpiece by Gregg Hurwitz!

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awesome story and the narrarator is the best I've heard. can't wait to hear more!

awesome narraration!

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This book felt like a set up, and it was. It made it a bit slow, though the ending was great and has me eager for the next installment

Not my favorite Hurwitz work but a captivating end

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The story was OK. It’s geared more for teens than adults. I was disappointed to realize it was the first in a series. I wanted a stand alone story.

It the first in a sequel

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I know it’s a horror story but too graphic for me
Dnf. Performance was good

Too much violence

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I drive a semi truck so I'm always looking for something to keep me entertained. this book done it. the narrator was spectacular at giving you the emotion the characters was feeling in his voice. excellent listen if you're into zombie/alien books

Awesome

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