The Sound of Rain

Nicole Foster Thriller, Book 1

By: Gregg Olsen

Narrated by: Karen Peakes

Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

Former homicide detective Nicole Foster has hit rock bottom. Driven off the force by her treacherous partner and lover, she's flat broke and struggling with a gambling addiction. All Nicole has left is the dream of a warm bed at a homeless shelter and the haunting memories of three-year-old Kelsey Chase—whose murder case ended her career.

As Nicole obsesses over the old facts, she realizes everything about that case felt off: a disinterested mom, a suicidal pedophile, and too many questions left unanswered. When the little girl's grieving father begs Nicole for help, she's drawn back into the investigation...and given one shot at redemption.

But the deeper Nicole digs, the more evil she uncovers, including betrayals that hit painfully close to home. Will a shocking discovery be the key to finally getting justice for Kelsey and resurrecting her own life?

©2016 Gregg Olsen. (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Good Story but The F Word could have been eliminat

It would have been an awesome book, but the author thought that he needed to put fowl language in it. It would have been just as good without it. I was embarrassed just sitting by myself reading it.

Good book, enjoyed it.

Only issue is the narrator. I don't tend to like narrators acting out parts, which she did. But, that is a personal preference.

Incredible!!!!

This was an amazing book. A little drawn out in the beginning, but so worth every minute ! Had me guessing, then guessing again. I had to suspend everything I was doing for the last 2 hours of this book. The writer is very original. And the reader is one of the best female voices I’ve heard in a long time. I listen to at least 2 books a week and it’s hard to find stories that keep my interest. This one did. I highly recommend.

Little did I know

I purchased this book because I needed a break from my historical fiction obsession. To my surprise it was extremely well written. Olsen's charters are all flawed, yet they are compelling. I'm almost never surprised by a mystery's ending. I was surprised, and can't stop thinking about why I didn't pick up on clues. I am eagerly awaiting the sequel.

Glad this was an audiobook...

The narrator definitely helped me get through this one! Nailed all the different characters! I wanted more details about what happened and felt a bit cheated but onto book 2 in hopes my questions are answered! Overall it was decent.

Excellent book and performance

I listen to a lot of audible books I almost never leave reviews.

I found this book excellent in every way. It grabbed my interest from the very beginning and kept my attention throughout.

When I thought the story was predictable it STILL kept me rapt and then took unexpected turns.

I like that it ended leaving me wanting more but at the same time I also felt the ending was too abrupt leaving the story and book incomplete.

I’ll def look for other books by both the author and narrator.

wow wow wow!

I really enjoyed this book. There were a lot of twists and turns. I have not read or listened to any other books by this author but I will be doing so again in the near future. I thought the characters were interesting and complex. The plot moved at a steady pace and keep me listening late into the night. I thought the narrator did a fantastic job as well. I would purchase another book she has read just because she is the one narrating it. I would highly recommend this book and narrator to others.

So Good!!!

Loved how Nicole as damaged and broken she felt at times never gave up. She is definitely fierce. The story was intense and complex. The characters were developed so well. I vacillated many times who was responsible and was blown away at the end!
Narration was so great!

Interesting.

The stories protagonist is a little to troubled to be believable. She is plagued by bad decisions and in the end stays true to form.

Amazing! Can’t wait for Book 2!

The Sound of Rain by Gregg Olsen - Book 1

📚Honest Review 📚

🩸Olsen delivers the first part Nicole’s and Stacy’s story ever since they were little girls. They are sisters, however… one is a sociopath and the other a police officer.

🩸The novel revolves around a missing child, an insurance policy and a network of alleged pedophiles.

🩸Nicole’s thirst for the truth is overwhelming.
The character is extremely well crafted.

🩸She represents human weakness at its worst and at the same time she has everything a in her to be an outstanding police officer.

🗝️The question is: Who’s going to win?

💣🧨🪓🔪Olsen creates an engaging web of lies and hidden truths that will keep the reader gasping until the last page!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5