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Rain #7
After the Rain
saac is back with a vengeance. As old enemies from his past resurface Isaac Walker desperately tries to hold onto his faith in God’s ability to fight his battles, but all bets are off the moment his son is kidnapped. Isaac is pulled back into a life he left behind so long ago… and only God knows how this nightmare will end.
138 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 25, 2015
About the author
Vanessa Miller
101 books1,006 followersVanessa Miller is a USA Today bestselling author, whose prolific body of work spans over 50 titles that explore deep themes of redemption, resilience, and faith—often spotlighting strong Black women in pivotal moments of history.
Miller’s book, The American Queen won the prestigious Christy Award, the Audie Award and was the 2024 American Fiction Award winner for Historical Fiction. The American Queen was a North Carolina Reads pick for 2025 and an Alamance Countywide read for 2026 and Our State Magazine book club pick for February 2026.
Her novel, The Filling Station won the Oklahoma Book Award for fiction and was named one of Booklist’s Top Ten Historical Fictions of 2026. One of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2025 and A Booklist Editor’s Pick. It is a Positively Charlotte book club pick, an Oklahoma County Big Read and was an instant USA Today Bestseller.
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The American Queen has been featured in GMA, Washington Post and Essence Magazine roundups. The Ladies Hall has been featured in People Magazine as a cover reveal.
“Stirring… quintessential story of brave people fighting for what they know they
deserve.” [The American Queen]—Washington Post.
“This powerful story must be told and retold.” [The American Queen] –GMA.
“Miller captivates with a propulsive historical based on a true story.” –Publishers Weekly.
“A novel that should be required reading.” [The Filling Station] -Library Journal starred review.
“Absolutely Worthy.” - Booklist
Vanessa also wears the hats of playwright, motivational speaker and retreat host, channeling her storytelling gift across multiple creative platforms. She is currently published through HarperCollins/Thomas Nelson. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and family. She graduated from Capital University with a degree in Organizational Communication and is currently in a MFA program at Queens University, graduating in 2027.
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Miller’s book, The American Queen won the prestigious Christy Award, the Audie Award and was the 2024 American Fiction Award winner for Historical Fiction. The American Queen was a North Carolina Reads pick for 2025 and an Alamance Countywide read for 2026 and Our State Magazine book club pick for February 2026.
Her novel, The Filling Station won the Oklahoma Book Award for fiction and was named one of Booklist’s Top Ten Historical Fictions of 2026. One of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2025 and A Booklist Editor’s Pick. It is a Positively Charlotte book club pick, an Oklahoma County Big Read and was an instant USA Today Bestseller.
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The American Queen has been featured in GMA, Washington Post and Essence Magazine roundups. The Ladies Hall has been featured in People Magazine as a cover reveal.
“Stirring… quintessential story of brave people fighting for what they know they
deserve.” [The American Queen]—Washington Post.
“This powerful story must be told and retold.” [The American Queen] –GMA.
“Miller captivates with a propulsive historical based on a true story.” –Publishers Weekly.
“A novel that should be required reading.” [The Filling Station] -Library Journal starred review.
“Absolutely Worthy.” - Booklist
Vanessa also wears the hats of playwright, motivational speaker and retreat host, channeling her storytelling gift across multiple creative platforms. She is currently published through HarperCollins/Thomas Nelson. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and family. She graduated from Capital University with a degree in Organizational Communication and is currently in a MFA program at Queens University, graduating in 2027.
www.vanessamiller.com
Don’t forget to join my mailing list:
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July 12, 2016
Wonderful book great part of the series and a good amount of drama. Wish she would bring some of the old characters back to see what they have been up to.
December 26, 2025
I'm so glad that Vanessa shared an update to Isaac and Nina's lives years later, it amazing how much of a fight you have to put up to break generational curses sometimes.
February 19, 2015
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously and he will give you everything you need. Isaac and Nina Walkers have been through hell & more hell but once they gave their life to Christ there was no turning back even when evil find it's way back into their space. Their mission is to serve God, love their family and bring others to Christ; so that no ones Soul will burn forever in Hell. Continuing to seek God first, God has never let them down and their lastest test was no different.
After having Isaac Walker Jr, (the child they never thought they would have), they covered him with pray and God's protection. Not wanting the evil of Pastor Isaac's past to ever corrupt Ikee they chose not to share who Isaac Walker was before he became a pastor. But the devil has a way of sneaking up and revealing the truth for his good. BUT GOD.........
I have enjoyed this series from the beginning (MY FAVORITE CHRISTIAN FICTION SERIES EVER); and those warrior Angels ALWAYS put a smile on my face and bring hope in my own life.
Vanessa Miller you are truly a gift from God who has an anointed way of spreading the WORD through Books!
After having Isaac Walker Jr, (the child they never thought they would have), they covered him with pray and God's protection. Not wanting the evil of Pastor Isaac's past to ever corrupt Ikee they chose not to share who Isaac Walker was before he became a pastor. But the devil has a way of sneaking up and revealing the truth for his good. BUT GOD.........
I have enjoyed this series from the beginning (MY FAVORITE CHRISTIAN FICTION SERIES EVER); and those warrior Angels ALWAYS put a smile on my face and bring hope in my own life.
Vanessa Miller you are truly a gift from God who has an anointed way of spreading the WORD through Books!
February 21, 2016
As always, I enjoyed this work by Vanessa Miller. She forever writes about the challenges centered around seeking a life that is pleasing to the Father. She doesn't sugarcoat the wrestling that goes with trying to live right. As with us all, Miller illustrates that families can be endowed with generational blessings and also burdened with generational curses.
We have to work at loosening those chains. Just as the Walker family, sometimes as adults we don't share with our child the degradation and pits that we've been in because we want to protect them. Nevertheless, sometimes they need to know that we have a past that is not so great...and with God...we were able to turn it around. Likewise, sometimes we can be so eager to make a pretty penny that we don't listen to anyone.
Great work. Encourage everyone to read any work by Vanessa Miller....as with me and the other Book Club members, you will be able to identify with the struggle that she uses as the backdrop!
We have to work at loosening those chains. Just as the Walker family, sometimes as adults we don't share with our child the degradation and pits that we've been in because we want to protect them. Nevertheless, sometimes they need to know that we have a past that is not so great...and with God...we were able to turn it around. Likewise, sometimes we can be so eager to make a pretty penny that we don't listen to anyone.
Great work. Encourage everyone to read any work by Vanessa Miller....as with me and the other Book Club members, you will be able to identify with the struggle that she uses as the backdrop!
January 30, 2015
After the Rain continues the seemingly never ending battle between good and evil for the Walker family. In a style that is all her own, Vanessa Miller has once again demonstrated God's love for His children. In this installment of the Rain series, Isaac and Nina Walker (my favorite fictional people) find their faith being tested once again when their youngest child strays from their teachings and finds himself in a situation too large for him to handle. Faith, forgiveness and trust are core values laced throughout this book, but the greatest lesson I learned was to stay focused on the charge that God has given each of us. I was as blessed with this book as I was with the first installment, Former Rain, and each one in between.
April 21, 2015
though it is book 7 it can be read as a standalone :)
very engaging story about the choices we make in life and their consequences, about the teenage rebellion and more :)
This book stands as a very strong reminder of few things we tend to forget in our regular lives...
first of all - the power of prayer!
second - that when we pray, our Guardian Angels are fighting the demons! that fight was very beautifully described in this book!!!
very engaging story about the choices we make in life and their consequences, about the teenage rebellion and more :)
This book stands as a very strong reminder of few things we tend to forget in our regular lives...
first of all - the power of prayer!
second - that when we pray, our Guardian Angels are fighting the demons! that fight was very beautifully described in this book!!!
February 13, 2015
Vanessa Miller has written another good book following the lives of the Walker family. Even though this book is a work of fiction I think young people who are thinking of being a hustler and hanging out in the streets should read this book. This book brings out a lot of valid points, encouragement and inspiration to each reader. I am looking forward to the next installment that releases in April.
February 7, 2015
This is my favorite Vanessa Miller series!
I love Isaac and Nina Walker! They surely are a family that prays together and stays together! I have loved this series since book one. This series is definitely a must read!
I love Isaac and Nina Walker! They surely are a family that prays together and stays together! I have loved this series since book one. This series is definitely a must read!
February 10, 2015
After the Rain
I love the "Rain Series"! The Walkers are BACK with the drama in the suburbs. I could never tire of reading Ms. Miller's stories. Looking forward to the next installment.
I love the "Rain Series"! The Walkers are BACK with the drama in the suburbs. I could never tire of reading Ms. Miller's stories. Looking forward to the next installment.
October 12, 2015
I really am enjoying this series. The Walker family continue to endure attacks of the enemy from past sins related to Isaac but God keeps on showing Himself strong and the salvation message abounds more and more in this novel. Good read!
January 31, 2015
5 stars! God always shows up right on time because sometimes we have to go thru the storm to see the sunshine. Love this author!! Keep them coming
February 10, 2015
I love this book. I really like the angels. I don't know what Isaac is gonna get the family into next, but I can't wait!
June 27, 2015
Ikee
This was a good lesson for any young person. The power of prayer and praying parents but to know God yourself will save from harm and danger. Good read
This was a good lesson for any young person. The power of prayer and praying parents but to know God yourself will save from harm and danger. Good read
October 7, 2015
Loved it!! Wonderful example of grace and mercy!
April 10, 2017
Powerful.
Prayer changes things. A family that prays together stays together overcomes together! ! The author continues to bless the reader with issues coupled with the Worf of GOD
Prayer changes things. A family that prays together stays together overcomes together! ! The author continues to bless the reader with issues coupled with the Worf of GOD
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