The Lost Night

A Rainshadow Novel, Book 1

By: Jayne Castle

Narrated by: Joyce Bean

Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

With the ability to detect the auras of dangerous psychic criminals, Rachel Bonner has found peace and quiet on Rainshadow Island with her dust bunny companion. Then Harry Sebastian, the descendant of a notorious pirate, arrives to investigate strange developments in the privately owned woods known as the Preserve. Rachel can sense the heart of darkness within him - and the stirrings of desire within her own soul....

©2012 Jayne Castle (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Jayne Castle does it again!

Rainshadow Island is one of her best creations on the world of Harmony. The characterizations are complete without being repetitive. The various storylines intertwine beautifully.

A favorite series 1st time read in audio

Again, I loved this. I Recommend the 5+ Bk Rain Shadow Island series to readers who enjoyed Lost Night: 1) Canyons of the Night; 2) Lost Night; 3) Deception Cove; 4) Hot Zone; 5) Siern’s Call; and not necessarily RainShadow Island but the last book in Castle’s Ghost Hunter series (excluding upcoming Guild Boss) 6) Illusion Town. The Rain Shadow Island series completes Castle’s Ghost Hunter Harmony series that begins with Bridal Jitters; After Dark; After Glow; Ghost Hunter; Silver Master; Dark Light; Obsidian Prey & Midnight Crystal. (Rainshadow Island series follows). See JayneAnnKrentz website for complete list. Each can be read as standalones but share 2ndary characters & story arcs.

Painful to listen to

I must say that I love, adore many of the Jayne Anne Krentz Books, but I found myself cringing while listening to this story or falling asleep to "The Lost Night". I typically adore the paranormal in Jayne's stories. I also enjoy the plot replayed over and over again -- that of two powerful talents finding each other. I have not managed to finish listening to this title though I've managed to fly solo to the USA and back to Sweden and take a 11 hour train trip within Sweden... again, solo (meaning no children to watch at the time). I simply must not be a Harmony fan. It is a pity. This was my first audible listen, and a treat to myself. But it one that I could not manage.

I don't know how to be fair to Joyce Bean in this review. After-all, she portrays the messenger in this dynamic. I had a super difficult time enjoying her voice when listening about Harry Sebastian. I cannot distinguish if this is because Harry's lines were simply not pleasing for me to hear or if it were the portrayal of the lines.

Ms Bean was the best thing about this book.

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Sci-fi enthusiast

What do you think your next listen will be?

I have several favorite authors. Will look for a book written by one of those.

What three words best describe Joyce Bean’s performance?

Solid,pleasant, and very expressive

I WISH I WOULD HAVE PASSED

Would you try another book from Jayne Castle and/or Joyce Bean?

No

Would you ever listen to anything by Jayne Castle again?

No

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

I have always enjoyed Joyce Beans male voices she did a good job

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Lost Night?

I'd have to tell the writer to go back to the drawing board

Any additional comments?

Could not even finish this book. It's so so so slow and the chemistry between the two lead characters is just sad. The world that the author created is like watching a child learn how to color in between the lines, which could be cute but its not something I would pay for.

Weird Book, But Decent Story

This book was average to me - not great, not bad. The story was pretty good, but all the weird paranormal elements in the book were somewhat distracting. I feel like this book should be part 2 in a series, as it was hard to understand why the setting was on another plant that is earth-like, but not earth. Some background seemed to be missing. The characters were somewhat hard to get into or relate with. I had to force myself to keep listening for the first couple of hours, but thereafter, I got into the book more and could finish it. If you have plenty of credits, give it a try, but if you are trying to be selective, I'd pass on this one.