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The Soul Taker
Gabriel Radu isn’t your average detective...
Residing in the quaint but quirky town of Denmark, Tennessee, the semi-immortal Gabriel is called upon from time to time to assist local law enforcement in solving unusual crimes that often end in murder.
And by unusual, the crimes always involve something he's quite familiar magic.
When Sheriff Billy McCain comes calling for help in solving the brutal slayings of a pair of homeless men whose corpses have been marked by a dark snake and scythe symbol, Gabriel accepts the challenge to help solve the case and bring the killer or killers to justice.
But the assignment comes with a terrifying caveat. The mark left upon both victims points to an ancient entity that rarely visits our world... but when it does, it leaves widespread death and destruction in its wake.
The initial killings soon begin to multiply, and the mysterious reasons behind why this ancient menace has chosen the tiny town in Tennessee begin to come into focus for Gabriel.
Relying on his investigative instincts and courage, the quest to stop the growing body count before it erupts into uncontrolled carnage brings Gabriel closer and closer to a confrontation with... The Soul Taker.What Readers are
★★★★★ “If you like paranormal and you like mysteries then you are going to love this book! J.R. Rain and Aiden James have come up with a fantastic paranormal mystery series that will keep you enthralled. There are a lot of twists and turns to keep you turning pages to see what happens next. It is a must-read for sure!” —Amazon review
★★★★★ “The story is fast-paced with great descriptions of the characters, witty dialogues and entertaining details. I don’t want to give away too much about the plot, but this book concentrates on the magical Radu family’s encounter with a Soul Taker attempting to bring hell to Denmark, TN—in a quite literal sense. This was a great first book in the series and I can’t wait for its continuation!” —Amazon review
★★★★★ “Fantastic work! Truly a page turner, love the way you wove magic into this book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the two families and their struggles to get along with each other. I am eagerly waiting to read the next book in series!” —Amazon review
★★★★★ “Mr. James and Mr. Rain have again combined their story telling prowess to bring their fans another bestselling story. The Soul Taker is a ‘bridge’ book. It bridges a previous Aiden James series, Clash of Covens, and the new Gabriel Files series. The story is still based in Denmark, Tennessee, so it was easy to go from past to present without too many pauses. I like the mix of supernatural and ‘mundane’ in the story and how Mr. James and Mr. Rain can make the story move and keep my attention (I have a very short attention span when it comes to reading). I like the way they build the tension, excitement, and guessing until the final few chapters. They then allow the story to settle and make its final moments happy, sad, and ready for the next book in this new series. Thank you Mr. James and Mr. Rain for your great storytelling.” —Amazon review
★★★★★ “Another James and Rain home run. I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Soul Taker. I thought the story was well crafted and the character development went along nicely. Was able to read it at a good pace with little breaks as it flowed nicely and held my interest.
Residing in the quaint but quirky town of Denmark, Tennessee, the semi-immortal Gabriel is called upon from time to time to assist local law enforcement in solving unusual crimes that often end in murder.
And by unusual, the crimes always involve something he's quite familiar magic.
When Sheriff Billy McCain comes calling for help in solving the brutal slayings of a pair of homeless men whose corpses have been marked by a dark snake and scythe symbol, Gabriel accepts the challenge to help solve the case and bring the killer or killers to justice.
But the assignment comes with a terrifying caveat. The mark left upon both victims points to an ancient entity that rarely visits our world... but when it does, it leaves widespread death and destruction in its wake.
The initial killings soon begin to multiply, and the mysterious reasons behind why this ancient menace has chosen the tiny town in Tennessee begin to come into focus for Gabriel.
Relying on his investigative instincts and courage, the quest to stop the growing body count before it erupts into uncontrolled carnage brings Gabriel closer and closer to a confrontation with... The Soul Taker.What Readers are
★★★★★ “If you like paranormal and you like mysteries then you are going to love this book! J.R. Rain and Aiden James have come up with a fantastic paranormal mystery series that will keep you enthralled. There are a lot of twists and turns to keep you turning pages to see what happens next. It is a must-read for sure!” —Amazon review
★★★★★ “The story is fast-paced with great descriptions of the characters, witty dialogues and entertaining details. I don’t want to give away too much about the plot, but this book concentrates on the magical Radu family’s encounter with a Soul Taker attempting to bring hell to Denmark, TN—in a quite literal sense. This was a great first book in the series and I can’t wait for its continuation!” —Amazon review
★★★★★ “Fantastic work! Truly a page turner, love the way you wove magic into this book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the two families and their struggles to get along with each other. I am eagerly waiting to read the next book in series!” —Amazon review
★★★★★ “Mr. James and Mr. Rain have again combined their story telling prowess to bring their fans another bestselling story. The Soul Taker is a ‘bridge’ book. It bridges a previous Aiden James series, Clash of Covens, and the new Gabriel Files series. The story is still based in Denmark, Tennessee, so it was easy to go from past to present without too many pauses. I like the mix of supernatural and ‘mundane’ in the story and how Mr. James and Mr. Rain can make the story move and keep my attention (I have a very short attention span when it comes to reading). I like the way they build the tension, excitement, and guessing until the final few chapters. They then allow the story to settle and make its final moments happy, sad, and ready for the next book in this new series. Thank you Mr. James and Mr. Rain for your great storytelling.” —Amazon review
★★★★★ “Another James and Rain home run. I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Soul Taker. I thought the story was well crafted and the character development went along nicely. Was able to read it at a good pace with little breaks as it flowed nicely and held my interest.
222 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 22, 2019
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December 16, 2023
The Soul Taker
By J.R. Rain and Aiden James
This is a fun paranormal story about wizard families living among normal people. The sheriff asks one of the wizards for consulting help occasionally. There is a serial killer case but what the sheriff doesn't know is that there is a link to a demon and a portal. The wizard needs to solve the mystery before the demons come through.
Exciting, very interesting, and great characters.
By J.R. Rain and Aiden James
This is a fun paranormal story about wizard families living among normal people. The sheriff asks one of the wizards for consulting help occasionally. There is a serial killer case but what the sheriff doesn't know is that there is a link to a demon and a portal. The wizard needs to solve the mystery before the demons come through.
Exciting, very interesting, and great characters.
November 24, 2019
Gabriel is enjoying his morning, when catches the smell of brimstone. No one else smells this or has the ability to reach across the veil. As soon as he smells it, it goes away.
He receives a visit from the sheriff in regards to two murders that have to taken place. The sheriff needs his help in help in regards to markings on the body.
When Gabriel sees the markings, he is terribly upset. They are his home land of Romania. Once the sheriff leaves Gabriel with copies of the files, Gabriel start his research. What he discovers is not go for anyone in his town.
Gabriel and his family are semi-immortal, they have a lot of knowledge and old books that add in his research. Gabriel will get small glimpses into the murder, but he can not get anywhere in figuring it out.
Once he gets together with his brothers, does things start to move forward.
Will Gabriel and his family stop what seems to unstoppable evil or will they lose their lives or will other people die because of this
This is a good start to the series, I am looking forward to reading of these characters. The authors keep the action up, with a lot of character interaction, while keeping you in suspense of who is doing the crimes.
He receives a visit from the sheriff in regards to two murders that have to taken place. The sheriff needs his help in help in regards to markings on the body.
When Gabriel sees the markings, he is terribly upset. They are his home land of Romania. Once the sheriff leaves Gabriel with copies of the files, Gabriel start his research. What he discovers is not go for anyone in his town.
Gabriel and his family are semi-immortal, they have a lot of knowledge and old books that add in his research. Gabriel will get small glimpses into the murder, but he can not get anywhere in figuring it out.
Once he gets together with his brothers, does things start to move forward.
Will Gabriel and his family stop what seems to unstoppable evil or will they lose their lives or will other people die because of this
This is a good start to the series, I am looking forward to reading of these characters. The authors keep the action up, with a lot of character interaction, while keeping you in suspense of who is doing the crimes.
January 12, 2023
Entertaining paranormal listening 🎶🔰
Another will written fantasy world 🌎 haunting horror warlock, witches, magic users, and others adventure thriller novel by J. R. Rain ☔ and James Aiden (Gabriel Radu, Warlock Detective book one). Gabriel is approached by Sheriff Bill McCain about two murders that maybe related. Gabriel investigates the information left by the sheriff and the fun begins. Gabriel gathers family and friends to fight the soul taker. I would highly recommend this novel, series, and authors too readers of paranormal fantasy mystery novels 👍🔰. 2023 😮👒😡😕
J. R. Rain ☔ and his team of authors are favorites of mine. Happy reading in 2023
Another will written fantasy world 🌎 haunting horror warlock, witches, magic users, and others adventure thriller novel by J. R. Rain ☔ and James Aiden (Gabriel Radu, Warlock Detective book one). Gabriel is approached by Sheriff Bill McCain about two murders that maybe related. Gabriel investigates the information left by the sheriff and the fun begins. Gabriel gathers family and friends to fight the soul taker. I would highly recommend this novel, series, and authors too readers of paranormal fantasy mystery novels 👍🔰. 2023 😮👒😡😕
J. R. Rain ☔ and his team of authors are favorites of mine. Happy reading in 2023
October 19, 2021
Fantastic work! Truly a page turner, love the way you wove MAGIC into this book.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the two families and their struggles to get along with each other. After moving to a small town, the sheriff would ask Jared for advice on anything supernatural like a murder... Finally both families got back together and I am waiting to reading the next one book in series.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the two families and their struggles to get along with each other. After moving to a small town, the sheriff would ask Jared for advice on anything supernatural like a murder... Finally both families got back together and I am waiting to reading the next one book in series.
November 27, 2020
SuziQ
Enjoyed the story plot line. We don’t read enough about warlocks. Thank you. Looking forward to next book #2 in this series.
Enjoyed the story plot line. We don’t read enough about warlocks. Thank you. Looking forward to next book #2 in this series.
February 23, 2021
Witchy fun
Fast moving murder mystery filled with magic and family cohesiveness and warfare to protect their peaceful and unique little town.
Fast moving murder mystery filled with magic and family cohesiveness and warfare to protect their peaceful and unique little town.
January 1, 2020
I have been a huge fan of Aiden James and "The Witches of Denmark" is my favorite series so far. So I was really excited when I found out about a spin-off series about Gabriel, the Dad of the Radu clan, that is a collaboration with J.R. Rain who is also one of my favorite authors.
I was not disappointed.
The story is fast paced with great descriptions of the characters, witty dialogues and entertaining details.
I don't want to give away too much about the plot but this book concentrates on the Radu family's encounter with a Soul Taker that is attempting to bring hell to Denmark, TN, in a quite literal sense.
This was a great first book in the series and I can't wait for its continuation!
I was not disappointed.
The story is fast paced with great descriptions of the characters, witty dialogues and entertaining details.
I don't want to give away too much about the plot but this book concentrates on the Radu family's encounter with a Soul Taker that is attempting to bring hell to Denmark, TN, in a quite literal sense.
This was a great first book in the series and I can't wait for its continuation!
November 28, 2019
Gabriel Radu is back in his own series, set in the wonderful universe of Denmark, TN. I am a big fan of The Witches of Denmark and was very excited to learn there was an upcoming collaboration between Aiden James and JR Rain. Needless to say, this book did not disappoint. The Sheriff of Denmark comes to Gabriel for some help on a case, which ends up being much darker than he anticipated.
It is great to have all of the characters back in a new series, and the town of Denmark, TN is still one of my favorite settings. The partnership of JR Rain and Aiden James makes for excellent reading, and I am already looking forward to the next book in the series.
It is great to have all of the characters back in a new series, and the town of Denmark, TN is still one of my favorite settings. The partnership of JR Rain and Aiden James makes for excellent reading, and I am already looking forward to the next book in the series.
January 24, 2020
Welcome back Witches/Warlocks
I was quite pleased as I read this story. The Author brought back the characters I missed from a previous story.
The pace of action was varied yet it never was boring. I found the author provided ample background on the main characters and left some of the supporting cast to be flushed out in stories yet written.
I enjoyed this book and recommended all to read.
I was quite pleased as I read this story. The Author brought back the characters I missed from a previous story.
The pace of action was varied yet it never was boring. I found the author provided ample background on the main characters and left some of the supporting cast to be flushed out in stories yet written.
I enjoyed this book and recommended all to read.
January 8, 2020
Another James and Rain Home Run
I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Soul Taker. I thought the story was well crafted and the character development went along nicely. Was able to read it at a good pace with little breaks as it flowed nicely and held my interest. That Ending though lol. Bring on book 2 like now haha. Great Job you two.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Soul Taker. I thought the story was well crafted and the character development went along nicely. Was able to read it at a good pace with little breaks as it flowed nicely and held my interest. That Ending though lol. Bring on book 2 like now haha. Great Job you two.
September 22, 2020
To Narrative
The writing seems awkward to me. The main character's reaction to events strike me as contrived to draw out what little action exists. The excessive narration irritates me to the point that I cannot finish the book.
The writing seems awkward to me. The main character's reaction to events strike me as contrived to draw out what little action exists. The excessive narration irritates me to the point that I cannot finish the book.
October 6, 2020
Interesting
This book is a little different from the other ones I have read by J.R. Rain and whoever is writing with him. The story is interesting, the characters are well done, the story is a bit overdone. But it is a first in a series, so I think it has potential.
This book is a little different from the other ones I have read by J.R. Rain and whoever is writing with him. The story is interesting, the characters are well done, the story is a bit overdone. But it is a first in a series, so I think it has potential.
January 19, 2020
Loved it
A great story that has some special Witches & Warlocks that I just love reading about. Fun, funny, but they get the job done!
A great story that has some special Witches & Warlocks that I just love reading about. Fun, funny, but they get the job done!
May 13, 2020
Great start to a new series I look forward to reading them all.
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