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Wendy Ward #2
Wither's Rain
A practicing witch, college student Wendy Ward confronts her old foe, Elizabeth Wither, who had survived the destruction of her murderous coven, which had been terrorizing Windale for more than two hundred years, as she draws on all of her Wiccan talents to destroy the evil, once and for all, in the chilling sequel to Wither. Original.
448 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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John Passarella
38 books164 followersBram Stoker Award-Winning co-author of Wither (which has been moved to the J. G. Passarella profile. Also, I'm the author of Wither's Rain, Wither's Legacy, Kindred Spirit, Shimmer, Exit Strategy & Others (fiction collection), and the media tie-in novels: Supernatural: COLD FIRE (MAR 2016), Night Terror & Rite of Passage, Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Ghoul Trouble, Angel: Avatar & Monolith. Look for Grimm: The Chopping Block. My author website is Passarella.com
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January 27, 2016
Wendy Ward -- a college student with a gift for white magic -- can sense that the town of Windale is in for a dramatic change in weather. There's a new chill in the air....It's whispered in the warnings of an old woman. It's hidden in the corrupting legacy of a newborn baby. It's waiting in an ancient evil impatient for a human host. And it's being carried in the creeping flow of black blood -- Wither's rain.
Wendy Ward, Wendy Ward, Wendy Ward…there’s just something too damn cool about that name. Makes me think of witches, wiccans, cool little towns with cool teenagers that used to drive cool, run-down cars. Oh yeah, and that have cool, hunky boyfriends who now walk with a limp.
Wither’s Rain may just be better than the original…it possesses the power and interesting subject of the first, but here’s it’s more ballsy, seductive, and dark. I devoured the book quicker than I did the original – the plot was addictive, thriller, enthralling. Much happened on the pages, all of it exciting, some of it surprising, and some of it, yes I may say it when referring to a novel that’s suited for all ages – well, demented and morbid as hell.
While how Wither comes back isn’t anything new and may even induce a few rolled eyes, (it’s been done many, many, many times before), I looked over it for the most part. Wendy is as great and real as ever, her new self-doubt adding another layer. The wicked witch of the book is as bad as ever – nah, scratch that, even worse, showing a delightfully evil side that left me cackling, braying, and then nearly sobbing. Well done!
As was the case with its predecessor, Wither’s Rain isn’t the fastest paced broomstick ride around, but it’s never dull. The final show down was a blast. There were even a few things that happened that showed me Passarella was prepared to go farther than I originally gave him credit for.
As before, his writing comes across stylish, intimate, and well-phrased. He breathes life into his characters, and the scenes, being well constructed, all blend together to create a magic even Wither herself would envy.
Give it a read – it’s worth it. And while you’re at it, if you haven’t already, pick yourself up a copy of the original and third as well. All of them together equal an experience not to be missed.
Wendy Ward, Wendy Ward, Wendy Ward…there’s just something too damn cool about that name. Makes me think of witches, wiccans, cool little towns with cool teenagers that used to drive cool, run-down cars. Oh yeah, and that have cool, hunky boyfriends who now walk with a limp.
Wither’s Rain may just be better than the original…it possesses the power and interesting subject of the first, but here’s it’s more ballsy, seductive, and dark. I devoured the book quicker than I did the original – the plot was addictive, thriller, enthralling. Much happened on the pages, all of it exciting, some of it surprising, and some of it, yes I may say it when referring to a novel that’s suited for all ages – well, demented and morbid as hell.
While how Wither comes back isn’t anything new and may even induce a few rolled eyes, (it’s been done many, many, many times before), I looked over it for the most part. Wendy is as great and real as ever, her new self-doubt adding another layer. The wicked witch of the book is as bad as ever – nah, scratch that, even worse, showing a delightfully evil side that left me cackling, braying, and then nearly sobbing. Well done!
As was the case with its predecessor, Wither’s Rain isn’t the fastest paced broomstick ride around, but it’s never dull. The final show down was a blast. There were even a few things that happened that showed me Passarella was prepared to go farther than I originally gave him credit for.
As before, his writing comes across stylish, intimate, and well-phrased. He breathes life into his characters, and the scenes, being well constructed, all blend together to create a magic even Wither herself would envy.
Give it a read – it’s worth it. And while you’re at it, if you haven’t already, pick yourself up a copy of the original and third as well. All of them together equal an experience not to be missed.
October 22, 2015
10/10/2015: I'm struggling to finish this one. I loved, loved, LOVED Wither as a teenager. But the strikes against Wither's Rain just keep on coming...
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October 8, 2012
Wither's Rain is the sequel to Passarella's first book in the series, Wither. It pretty much picks up a short time from the end of the first novel.
Wendy is a very likeable heroine and I like how her character has developed over these two books. I read some reviews that you did not have to read the first book to understand the subsequent ones, but I like to read my books in order. Passarella DOES do a good job of tying the previous book into this one, but you will miss the details.
I liked this book and all the characters in them, especially the ones linked to that dark event many years ago. I like the Hannah character (a child who plays a crucial role in this book).
I did give it 4 stars because I thought the evil character (Gina) was somewhat over the top, kind of campy. I have not read any of Passarella's other books, but I have seen a few of the Buffy TV shows and Gina seems like one of those types of evil characters on the show. I think it would have been even scarier if her character was a little more "real."
If you like creepy/horror/thriller/suspense-type books, I think you will like this one.
Wendy is a very likeable heroine and I like how her character has developed over these two books. I read some reviews that you did not have to read the first book to understand the subsequent ones, but I like to read my books in order. Passarella DOES do a good job of tying the previous book into this one, but you will miss the details.
I liked this book and all the characters in them, especially the ones linked to that dark event many years ago. I like the Hannah character (a child who plays a crucial role in this book).
I did give it 4 stars because I thought the evil character (Gina) was somewhat over the top, kind of campy. I have not read any of Passarella's other books, but I have seen a few of the Buffy TV shows and Gina seems like one of those types of evil characters on the show. I think it would have been even scarier if her character was a little more "real."
If you like creepy/horror/thriller/suspense-type books, I think you will like this one.
March 9, 2010
This book was the first I read in the year. I choose these book because I love vampires and fictional creatures. The book was interesting at the beginning but it got me more exited at the end. This book is about two witches. The first one is the good witch. She is a good person but she is kind of ignorant in magic. The second witch is the bad one. She was a legend. Many people used to talked about her death one night on October 31. She became alive just to killed the good witch. I loved these book and enjoyed.
June 17, 2015
Déjàvu
La pioggia di Wither non è un brutto romanzo, ma una volta letto Wither rimane poco a cui affezionarsi in queste pagine.
La narrazione è un po' più piatta e tutto sommato la trama ricalca parecchio quella del primo.
Bella la figura di Wendy come nel precedente, ora approfondita, e mi è piaciuto anche il suo rapporto con Abby.
In realtà sarebbero due stelle e mezzo.
La pioggia di Wither non è un brutto romanzo, ma una volta letto Wither rimane poco a cui affezionarsi in queste pagine.
La narrazione è un po' più piatta e tutto sommato la trama ricalca parecchio quella del primo.
Bella la figura di Wendy come nel precedente, ora approfondita, e mi è piaciuto anche il suo rapporto con Abby.
In realtà sarebbero due stelle e mezzo.
May 18, 2012
I really enjoyed this sequel to Wither. This tale found its legs about halfway through and just propelled the reader headfirst to the satisfying conclusion.
I look forward to reading Wither's Legacy, the final book in this trilogy.
I look forward to reading Wither's Legacy, the final book in this trilogy.
February 29, 2008
I LOVE this book. It's so freaking great. If you like books pertaining to Wicca or witchcraft, then read it!
April 8, 2008
One of my first horror books,good book, i accidently read this first it wasnt until i finished the book that i realized it was the second. never read the first tho.
January 8, 2011
It had me turning the pages and not wanting to put it down.. Ive read it a few good times
July 2, 2018
One of the greatest witch / magic books ive ever read
September 28, 2011
This novel was as good as the first one. I was excited to keep reading.
December 1, 2016
I loved the first one, but this was terrible. Lots of sex and not much else!
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October 24, 2012Loved it!!!!!
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