DANCER'S RAIN

by Doug Sutherland

‘Even with all the pulpiness, suspense and thriller elements that exist in ‘Dancer’s Rain’, Sutherland writes some insightful, thought provoking, and beautiful prose bordering on the poetic… the novel transcends its genre at times, causing the sexual encounters and violence to clash against its conservative rural setting. Is it unsettling? Absolutely. It blurs the lines between right & wrong, reality & fantasy, and life & death. This is a serious bit of writing hidden within an exploitation genre.’ – Tim Rayne, CHSR-FM There was a time when Frank Stallings was as good a homicide detective as anyone on the planet – but not now. Now he’s come home, settled in as police chief in the small town where he grew up. He’s lost his edge, become too comfortable - at least until his comfort zone is shattered by two stunning newcomers. Frank isn’t the only one who notices. Their arrival brings a monster to the surface – an apex predator who’s survived this long by exercising an icy control over the terrifying urges that drive him. Now he’s headed for meltdown – and Frank may not have what it takes to stop him.

215 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 2, 2013

Reviews

[Gail Baugniet · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read with some interesting plot twists and several entertaining supporting characters (although it might be questionable who the designated main characters were as many took on center stage roles. Felt like visiting an old episode of Justified with so much back-woods ambiance.

[David S. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much sex detail and not enough mystery book. Just not my kind of book.

[Wendy Wilson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just ok

While the book is not a bad read, I found the plot lacked a fluidity of movement. It was hard to tell when the story had shifted to another character and the ending left much to be desired.