Down Came the Rayne

by Sharon Brown

She wanted a quiet life. She got a killer instead.

Victoria Rayne never wanted to move to the quiet mountain town of Conifer, Colorado, but her overbearing mother chose for her. All Victoria wants is a peaceful Christmas with her best friend and a fresh start at her new job.

But someone is watching her.

After a brutal attack, Victoria is rescued by Brock - her scarred, brooding coworker who hides more than just his past. As bodies begin to surface, Victoria realizes Conifer is more dangerous than it appears...and Brock may be the most dangerous secret of all.

With a killer closing in and something unnatural stalking the woods, Victoria must decide who she can trust - and how far she's willing to go to survive.

Murder. Mystery. And a love that might just kill for her.

Down Came the Rayne is book one in a paranormal romance suspense series where danger comes wrapped in flannel and something howls in the dark.

274 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 12, 2024

About the author

Sharon Brown created a paranormal romance series to highlight real places in Colorado, then sprinkled in fictional supernatural elements. When she isn't writing, you may find her hiking, gardening, or being held hostage by one of her cats. If you have a can of salmon, you might be able to free her from their feline tyranny.

Reviews

[Rina Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

I REALLY enjoyed this book on a number of levels:
1. am a picky reader, there's very few books that I will read past the first 100 pages if it doesn't grab me, and I'm also not the type of person to read Murder Mystery-- the suspense drives me crazy. (That's why I like MM shows like Colombo, is because you know who the killer is, and you get to watch Colombo take them down.) But that's not the case with this book. There's enough going on to where I didn't get impatient waiting to see who the villain was. There were a lot of twists too, but it was done in such a way that added to the hype rather than leaving you wondering what was going on.
2. I really enjoyed all of the characters. Each of them had layers that added to the surprise and twists in the story.
3. It left me wanting more, which is rare for a book to do. Thankfully, the sequel has come out for me to enjoy ✨️

[Donna White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't let the synopsis fool you. In between coworkers dropping into another plane of existence, there's a cozy backdrop of homecooking, a cat, budding romance, and lots of true friends. The author sprinkles bits of the backstory, at key points, to help readers piece together the supernatural aspects of the horrifying mystery. Down Came the Rayne was hard to put down. Every chapter had a surprising development which kept me glued to the pages. There are clues left behind that I expect will play out into a second book. I highly recommend this book to readers who like a supernatural mystery with a quick dive into true crime. It's one of my favorite stories this year.

[Jessica Cantwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A murder mystery book for young adults

Down Came The Rayne is a great murder mystery book for young adults. It’s a quick, entertaining read with supernatural elements peppered throughout. I particularly enjoyed Victoria’s romance with the Colorado curmudgeon! Their banter was adorable.

[Rachel Stanley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Down Came the Rayne is a really unusual murder mystery that's well worth a read. I loved the main characters and I thoroughly enjoyed the pacing of the book. The twist is exceptional. Here's hoping there's a second in the series because I, for one, would like more!