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Bane County #3
Bane County: First Moon
Bane County is an Ongoing Saga . . .
Mystery, Suspense, an edge-of-your-seat Thriller with characters you’ll fall in love with. An old-school, heart-pounding, coming-of-age Horror series with 100s of 5-Star Reviews.
Autumn had been a very troubling time for the residents of Bane County, and the arrival of winter and the holiday season was a welcome diversion. Over the past three months, twenty-six people had gone missing in the neighboring wildlife refuge, believed to have fallen victim to a vicious rogue bear.
Bryce McNeel and Jackson Campbell knew the truth about the missing people and worried that the horrors of autumn wouldn’t end with the coming of winter. In truth, they both sensed that something far worse was on the way.
With a massive winter storm bearing down on Bane County, Bryce and Jackson feared they’d be fighting more than just the wintry cold. There could be things more chilling than ice and snow in the approaching storm.
Far to the west, another kind of storm was brewing. A storm of unspeakable horror the likes of which had never been seen. The evil that had been living in the dark forests of Bane County for centuries was now free, and the world would never be the same again.
Mystery, Suspense, an edge-of-your-seat Thriller with characters you’ll fall in love with. An old-school, heart-pounding, coming-of-age Horror series with 100s of 5-Star Reviews.
Autumn had been a very troubling time for the residents of Bane County, and the arrival of winter and the holiday season was a welcome diversion. Over the past three months, twenty-six people had gone missing in the neighboring wildlife refuge, believed to have fallen victim to a vicious rogue bear.
Bryce McNeel and Jackson Campbell knew the truth about the missing people and worried that the horrors of autumn wouldn’t end with the coming of winter. In truth, they both sensed that something far worse was on the way.
With a massive winter storm bearing down on Bane County, Bryce and Jackson feared they’d be fighting more than just the wintry cold. There could be things more chilling than ice and snow in the approaching storm.
Far to the west, another kind of storm was brewing. A storm of unspeakable horror the likes of which had never been seen. The evil that had been living in the dark forests of Bane County for centuries was now free, and the world would never be the same again.
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About the author
J.R. Rice
9 books181 followersJ R RICE is the Author of Bane County: a Horror / Suspense / Thriller Series.
Bane County is an Epic Saga consisting of:
Five full-length novels, and A Short Story:
Bane County: Forgotten Moon (Book 1)
Bane County: Returning Moon (Book 2)
Bane County: First Moon (Book 3)
Bane County: A Short Story (Book 3.5)
Bane County: Hungry Moon (Book 4)
Bane County: Last Moon (Book 5)
The New Bane County Spin-off Series, entitled: DARK TIMBER: A Jackson Campbell Thriller (Book 1) is Available Now.
Book 2 of the New Series, entitled: DARK FLYERS: A Jackson Campbell Thriller (Book 2) is available now.
Book 3 - Return to Bane County will be out next year.
An Active Member of the Horror Writers Association, J R RICE lives on a large island, near the edge of a dark forest, with his beautiful wife, unruly children, dogs that he loves and cats that he tolerates, and one very nasty monster who lives under his bed and never shuts up.
He enjoys interacting with readers, so please feel free to join him at:
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Bane County is an Epic Saga consisting of:
Five full-length novels, and A Short Story:
Bane County: Forgotten Moon (Book 1)
Bane County: Returning Moon (Book 2)
Bane County: First Moon (Book 3)
Bane County: A Short Story (Book 3.5)
Bane County: Hungry Moon (Book 4)
Bane County: Last Moon (Book 5)
The New Bane County Spin-off Series, entitled: DARK TIMBER: A Jackson Campbell Thriller (Book 1) is Available Now.
Book 2 of the New Series, entitled: DARK FLYERS: A Jackson Campbell Thriller (Book 2) is available now.
Book 3 - Return to Bane County will be out next year.
An Active Member of the Horror Writers Association, J R RICE lives on a large island, near the edge of a dark forest, with his beautiful wife, unruly children, dogs that he loves and cats that he tolerates, and one very nasty monster who lives under his bed and never shuts up.
He enjoys interacting with readers, so please feel free to join him at:
Facebook.com/JRRiceAuthor
Twitter.com/JRRiceAuthor
Goodreads.com/JRRICE
Instagram.com/JRRiceAuthor
https://www.youtube.com/c/JRRiceAuthor
https://www.tiktok.com/@jrriceauthor
https://www.reddit.com/user/JRRICEauthor
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrriceauthor
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January 5, 2019
A-mazing!!
Wow. Where to begin. This whole series has been awesome!! Best werewolf book(s) I've read so far. Very talented author. I am so looking forward to additional books in this series.
Wow. Where to begin. This whole series has been awesome!! Best werewolf book(s) I've read so far. Very talented author. I am so looking forward to additional books in this series.
July 5, 2021
Finally! A werewolf series where the werewolves actually enjoy devouring people down to the bone-hell, they probably eat the bones too-instead of crying around about it afterwards. I've devoured the first three books in this series and I'll dang sure devour the next one and so on. Bring on the beasts! Twilight werewolves need not apply.
April 7, 2023
Number Three!!
Oh man.....I am really into this series! Number Four coming up! Keep up the great work I am thoroughly enjoying this! I can't wait to find out what happens next! Thankyou!:-)
Oh man.....I am really into this series! Number Four coming up! Keep up the great work I am thoroughly enjoying this! I can't wait to find out what happens next! Thankyou!:-)
September 16, 2018
I really enjoyed all three of JR Rice's books. Book three is certainly a page-turner, I enjoyed how two storylines were told side by side, with the Sonoma County investigations as well as Bane County's problem. The night of the blackout was fantastic, Jackson's humour is great as always, and it was nice to see Bryce's attitude turning from Mr. Science and Logic to Mr. Kick Ass all in one night. I can't wait for the next one!
September 30, 2018
Finally! A genuine horror novel.
Thank you for a well written horror novel that held my attention. I had almost lost hope for the genre expecting a steamy teenage romance novel disguised as a horror novel. I was pleasantly disappointed.
Thank you for a well written horror novel that held my attention. I had almost lost hope for the genre expecting a steamy teenage romance novel disguised as a horror novel. I was pleasantly disappointed.
February 12, 2021
Excellent!
A lively action packed adventure. Loved every page. A must read for horror story lovers. Five stars and more !
A lively action packed adventure. Loved every page. A must read for horror story lovers. Five stars and more !
October 31, 2018
You’ve Done It Again...
The book cover intrigued me to open it and read the contents of the book, because well wolves...who wouldn’t. It’s the journey this author takes into creating such a masterpiece. You want to know how werewolves started read this series.
First Moon takes you back to Bane County and it’s the holiday season Bryce and Jackson are very aware of what is causing the disappearance of town folks. But now they don’t have to just compete with the wolves the virus has mutated to human form and now all HELL is breaking loose.
I love the way JR Rain has introduced a different take on werewolves and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I am so pumped right now!
Anyone who loves a good werewolf book, look no further this will be an intense ride!
The book cover intrigued me to open it and read the contents of the book, because well wolves...who wouldn’t. It’s the journey this author takes into creating such a masterpiece. You want to know how werewolves started read this series.
First Moon takes you back to Bane County and it’s the holiday season Bryce and Jackson are very aware of what is causing the disappearance of town folks. But now they don’t have to just compete with the wolves the virus has mutated to human form and now all HELL is breaking loose.
I love the way JR Rain has introduced a different take on werewolves and I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I am so pumped right now!
Anyone who loves a good werewolf book, look no further this will be an intense ride!
September 27, 2018
Good werewolf horror
Good continuation of previous books. Has a good fear factor and characters are developed well enough to root for them. Leaves you wanting more. Excited for the next installment!
Good continuation of previous books. Has a good fear factor and characters are developed well enough to root for them. Leaves you wanting more. Excited for the next installment!
June 26, 2022
Another very good part of this epic saga. One note to the author ; you made me literally laugh out loud in book three with a reference to the first annual holiday event by a specific radio station in the Midwest
July 17, 2022
awesome story
This is book 3 in the Bane County Series. I’m loving it! Each book gets better and better. If you love werewolves and things that go bump in the night, then this series is for you!
This is book 3 in the Bane County Series. I’m loving it! Each book gets better and better. If you love werewolves and things that go bump in the night, then this series is for you!
October 23, 2023
Keep it going
I apologize for not posting a review or rating on book 2. You can thank either Amazon or GoodReads, for "difficulties". This has turned into a really really good series in my opinion. Now need to finish the Bane County books and then the spin off.
I apologize for not posting a review or rating on book 2. You can thank either Amazon or GoodReads, for "difficulties". This has turned into a really really good series in my opinion. Now need to finish the Bane County books and then the spin off.
December 1, 2018
A must read book!
I absolutely loved Bane County: First Moon! So suspenseful and the ending left me definitely wanting more. Can’t wait to read Book 4.
I absolutely loved Bane County: First Moon! So suspenseful and the ending left me definitely wanting more. Can’t wait to read Book 4.
June 8, 2019
Amazing
J R Rice is a very talented writer, I have been eagerly waiting on red installment of this series, it was everything I was hoping it would be and more!
J R Rice is a very talented writer, I have been eagerly waiting on red installment of this series, it was everything I was hoping it would be and more!
September 15, 2020
Continued enjoyment!!
This is the third book in thus series and it hasn't lost any momentum. Still thrilling. I'm going to buy the fourth book now. Yay!!
This is the third book in thus series and it hasn't lost any momentum. Still thrilling. I'm going to buy the fourth book now. Yay!!
August 16, 2018
Book 3 and waiting
This book like the others is a great read.Characters are believable,funny and down to earth.But what I loved about it like the others is the mystery,the the thinking behind it all...Great job JR
This book like the others is a great read.Characters are believable,funny and down to earth.But what I loved about it like the others is the mystery,the the thinking behind it all...Great job JR
August 17, 2018
Awesome!!!!
I have read all three books so far in the series so far and I loved them all! Truth be told I am upset that I finished this one so soon. I can't wait for the next one.
I have read all three books so far in the series so far and I loved them all! Truth be told I am upset that I finished this one so soon. I can't wait for the next one.
September 24, 2018
Seat of your pants...
After reading all three, in two nights. Now comes the hard part , waiting to see how it ends! Cliffhanger.
After reading all three, in two nights. Now comes the hard part , waiting to see how it ends! Cliffhanger.
March 8, 2022
this series is turning into a real page turner. not gonna give away too much but now the whole usa is in trouble. looking for a long set to read this is a great choice.
November 7, 2021
Another winner!!
After book 2 ended I thought book 3 was going to be another man-turns-into-werewolf story, which I'm soooo tired of, but boy was I wrong. This was a dual story that weaved together beautifully throughout the book. J.R. is really good with character building. Even those folks that popped in just to be 'puppy chow' were an interesting read. I even felt for them. I've already started book 4 and bought book 5. If you're looking for a good werewolf story with REAL werewolves than buy this series. You might even leave the outside lights on at night. ;)
After book 2 ended I thought book 3 was going to be another man-turns-into-werewolf story, which I'm soooo tired of, but boy was I wrong. This was a dual story that weaved together beautifully throughout the book. J.R. is really good with character building. Even those folks that popped in just to be 'puppy chow' were an interesting read. I even felt for them. I've already started book 4 and bought book 5. If you're looking for a good werewolf story with REAL werewolves than buy this series. You might even leave the outside lights on at night. ;)
May 25, 2019
Speechless
Reading is believing. JR Rice has it goin on. Each book is better than the last. Keep writing and I'll keep reading.
Reading is believing. JR Rice has it goin on. Each book is better than the last. Keep writing and I'll keep reading.
March 3, 2019
Fun, fun, fun!
Great reading and great writing! Characters are worth caring for. Can't think of a better subject for a series. Come on book 4!
Great reading and great writing! Characters are worth caring for. Can't think of a better subject for a series. Come on book 4!
February 10, 2022
great story continues
The third novel in this series continues with a fantastic plot and characters. The pace of the story is amazing and the action never slows down. The series is a great read. Can’t wait to continue the adventure.
The third novel in this series continues with a fantastic plot and characters. The pace of the story is amazing and the action never slows down. The series is a great read. Can’t wait to continue the adventure.
January 30, 2019
Intelligently well written. Great read for all interested in werewolf genre
February 24, 2019
Super scary
I have been following this author from the first moon book to the last. They scared the living daylight out of me! Really looking forward for the next one. This author makes it seem so real!
I have been following this author from the first moon book to the last. They scared the living daylight out of me! Really looking forward for the next one. This author makes it seem so real!
August 17, 2021
Wonderful Sequal
This third installment of the series is great! It has a natural progression that expands the story in a satisfying and logical manner. I love the fact that scientific storylines are being utilized to further the story progression. I also love that it begins to move outside of Bane County and into the rest of the world. Well done!!
This third installment of the series is great! It has a natural progression that expands the story in a satisfying and logical manner. I love the fact that scientific storylines are being utilized to further the story progression. I also love that it begins to move outside of Bane County and into the rest of the world. Well done!!
July 18, 2025
Best Werewolf series I’ve ever read by far. Nothing else even compares to it. Most series with werewolves are super cheesy and severely lack in the horror aspect of things. JR Rice definitely DOES NOT. These books are quite creepy and most certainly page turners. On to book 4. Highly recommended!
January 9, 2022
Wow…
Third book in the series Ive read and they keep getting better and better. All the things coming together, the action, the emotions. Well done, very well done!
Third book in the series Ive read and they keep getting better and better. All the things coming together, the action, the emotions. Well done, very well done!
April 27, 2020
Well I wasn’t expecting that..
Holy Crap , just Holy Crap , J R Rice just turned the world upside down.. he has brought serious problems into the town of Silver Canyon .. power is out, telephone out, internet out, cellphone out..and then darkness falls over the town , and then screaming , so much screaming then quietness.. then more screaming . The pattern over and over until daylight , blood everywhere but no bodies .. yeah that just happened.. cant wait for book 4
Holy Crap , just Holy Crap , J R Rice just turned the world upside down.. he has brought serious problems into the town of Silver Canyon .. power is out, telephone out, internet out, cellphone out..and then darkness falls over the town , and then screaming , so much screaming then quietness.. then more screaming . The pattern over and over until daylight , blood everywhere but no bodies .. yeah that just happened.. cant wait for book 4
September 12, 2018
We have a problem
At first I was feeling separation anxiety with the idea that one more novel and we say good bye to Bane County. I guess it might happen that way. If Hungry Moon is the end then a potentially good apocalyptic tale might never happen.
Decisions, decisions, decisions..........
At first I was feeling separation anxiety with the idea that one more novel and we say good bye to Bane County. I guess it might happen that way. If Hungry Moon is the end then a potentially good apocalyptic tale might never happen.
Decisions, decisions, decisions..........
June 25, 2024
Review to come.
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