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The Sound of Rain
- Nicole Foster Thriller, Book 1
- Narrated by: Karen Peakes
- Series: Nicole Foster Thriller, Book 1
- Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Women's Fiction
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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?
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- Health Coach
- 05-06-17
Tough story
It was hard to listen to Nicole's addiction lead her to lose everything but in the end I hoped there would be justice. There was not. Very disappointed in the ending.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-31-17
Loved this book...
Loved this book, didn't want to put it down. Many twist and turns. About children sad, but this is the world today. I highly recommend this book.
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- Dawn
- 01-30-17
Wow
It took a long while to like the main character, but once I did, this story grabbed me and wouldn't let go.
7 people found this helpful
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- Kym
- 03-23-17
Disappointing ending
Yet another story about a crooked and inept, weak female cop. stringing out the story and doing a hasty wrap up of an ending with no real resolution to all of the complicated characters previously introduced.
14 people found this helpful
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- jamie t.
- 01-31-18
Ending was horrible
The right thing should have been done. Book was good till the end then just disappointing.
6 people found this helpful
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- Paige
- 12-26-19
Unlikeable characters in a dark ugly plot
I've enjoyed other books by this author but this one left me cold. Child pornography, violence, psychopaths and sociopaths...even the main character was so easily duped that she was not relatable. I slogged through hoping for a redeeming ending but it was predictable and just fell flat. Wish I'd saved my time and money.
5 people found this helpful
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- Samantha
- 02-08-17
The last hour of the book pulled out the 3rd star
What did you like best about The Sound of Rain? What did you like least?
Best-The twists and turns at the end
Worst-The author should study police procedure
Would you be willing to try another book from Gregg Olsen? Why or why not?
Probably not for the reason I listed as WORST part of the book
Do you think The Sound of Rain needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
No
Any additional comments?
I stopped reading this book several times. The authors police investigation was bad writing and in no way believable. I strongly dislike giving a bad review. If you can overlook this part and get through it, the last 1/4 or so is pretty good.
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- Michele
- 01-28-20
Of course
Of course. Of course. Of course. Of course. Of course this book is awful. Of course
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-12-17
The plot's a hot mess
It had the makings of a good thriller but then the plot got so contorted and confusing that it just doesn't compute. I'm normally a fan of Olsen but this one just doesn't fly.
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- valerie
- 12-24-16
Wow never saw that coming
Would you try another book from Gregg Olsen and/or Karen Peakes?
Yes, if they are anything like this
Would you be willing to try another book from Gregg Olsen? Why or why not?
Yes, this one kept me guessing. I liked that
What does Karen Peakes bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
She brought passion to the story. She didn't just read it, she lived it.
If this book were a movie would you go see it?
Not sure
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- jojo
- 01-30-19
Long and drawn out
How the heck did she become a detective? Didn't know wot was right under her nose.Not a good plot at all.
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- stink
- 09-11-19
Wow!!!
I really enjoyed this story. I did feel sorry for the main character. Few unexpected twists in the book. Excellent narration. I would recommend this story to suspense readers.💕😮💖😮