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Safe Haven #9
Raining Blood: Part 1
After the storm comes calm. But for how long?
Fresh from their victory against Olsen’s armies, new challenges await the people of Safe Haven.
Under siege, with fuel running out fast, hard decisions need to be made in order to keep the settlement secure.
But something terrible lies in wait.
Horror. Fear. Pain. They thought they knew the meaning of such words. They were wrong.
Is this the end of the beginning? Or is it the beginning of the end?
Fresh from their victory against Olsen’s armies, new challenges await the people of Safe Haven.
Under siege, with fuel running out fast, hard decisions need to be made in order to keep the settlement secure.
But something terrible lies in wait.
Horror. Fear. Pain. They thought they knew the meaning of such words. They were wrong.
Is this the end of the beginning? Or is it the beginning of the end?
318 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 27, 2022
76 people are currently reading
43 people want to read
About the author
Christopher Artinian
63 books290 followersI was born and raised in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Wanting to escape life in a big city and concentrate more on working to live than living to work, I moved to the Outer Hebrides in the north-west of Scotland in 2004 and I have lived there ever since with my wife and dogs.
I write post-apocalyptic, sci-fi, dystopian and horror fiction. I’ve released fifty one books across six different series - Safe Haven, The End of Everything, Unsafe, Relentless, The Burning Tree and Scares in Scotland.
In addition, most of my titles are now available as audiobooks narrated by Kim Bretton, so if you’re one of the many people who struggle to find the time to read, you can listen on the go.
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I write post-apocalyptic, sci-fi, dystopian and horror fiction. I’ve released fifty one books across six different series - Safe Haven, The End of Everything, Unsafe, Relentless, The Burning Tree and Scares in Scotland.
In addition, most of my titles are now available as audiobooks narrated by Kim Bretton, so if you’re one of the many people who struggle to find the time to read, you can listen on the go.
To stay up to date with all the very latest news, and to get your hands on a free book, Before Safe Haven: Alex, sign up to my newsletter here: https://BookHip.com/XPNLJH
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October 28, 2022
Incredible page turning awesomeness
This series is a mindblowingly awesome page turning sensational read. You just never know what's around the next page . It's gut wrenching and you live and breathe each moment with these incredible characters. They're are so much more than just characters in a book. This should be on the screen its absolutely incredible. It's actually a crossover series with The end of everything & they're phenomenal reads and highly recommend anything by this author.
This series is a mindblowingly awesome page turning sensational read. You just never know what's around the next page . It's gut wrenching and you live and breathe each moment with these incredible characters. They're are so much more than just characters in a book. This should be on the screen its absolutely incredible. It's actually a crossover series with The end of everything & they're phenomenal reads and highly recommend anything by this author.
November 16, 2022
Artinian has yet again given us a character driven, emotionally charged tale. Everything has been going well in Safe haven and you just know it won't last and when it goes bad, it goes really bad. So many heartbreaking losses and yes, I shed tears. Looking forward to the next book and hoping Olsen is dealt with once and for all.
December 19, 2022
Amazingly awesome !!
Only one author have been able to prove to me that genre is not all and that if it’s written as great with such a beautiful imagination and awesome twists everything can be loved which is exactly what the author Christopher Artinian proved to me over and over by letting me listen to more the twenty of his unbelievable audiobooks.
And he have done it again with this one the first part of Raining Blood !
Kim Bretton once again with her beautiful angelic voice have perfectly narrated and packaged this book into a perfect audiobook like she have done with all this author books.
Absolutely,
and with out a doubt
I fully recommend to all !!!
Oded Ostfeld.
Only one author have been able to prove to me that genre is not all and that if it’s written as great with such a beautiful imagination and awesome twists everything can be loved which is exactly what the author Christopher Artinian proved to me over and over by letting me listen to more the twenty of his unbelievable audiobooks.
And he have done it again with this one the first part of Raining Blood !
Kim Bretton once again with her beautiful angelic voice have perfectly narrated and packaged this book into a perfect audiobook like she have done with all this author books.
Absolutely,
and with out a doubt
I fully recommend to all !!!
Oded Ostfeld.
October 29, 2022
It is so hard sometime to write a review without giving anything away. So all I can say is WHYYYYY?? I feared turning the page at times. What fresh new horror could Christopher bestow on us fans. I am always amazed at his creativity. His gift with words, the ability to transport us to another world, the way he makes us fall in love with characters at our own peril. The limitless imagination to create not one, but two series(Safe Haven and The End of Everything) that interact and weave together, yet stand alone in their own right as great series. Along with his other series Relentless and The Burning Tree, you will never be wanting for a good book to read.
December 1, 2022
Audiobook: I was absorbed by book 9 in the "Safe Haven" series. Once I turned on the audiobook, I had to listen until the end. I was entertained by the story. I liked the characters and their continuing growth arcs. Just when one thought that this group of people have met and overcome every obstacle and foe that the author can set against them, he managed to determine something else to disrupt their lives. This story has whetted my curiosity regarding what will happen next. Kim Bretton's narration was outstanding, and her performance added to the story's enjoyment. I was given a free copy of the audiobook, and I have voluntarily posted this review.
October 28, 2022
holy s***
wow! when you are only just realising that your favourite author hasn’t got a soul! talk about ruthless… this book was nearly the death of me. Edge of the seat reading… erm no! more like hanging off a cliff with one finger nail! Absolutely outstanding read which I was grateful that it ended (because I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown) and equally disappointed that I read it so quickly, but I literally couldn’t put it down. Bring on part two! (not just yet though, I need to recover)
wow! when you are only just realising that your favourite author hasn’t got a soul! talk about ruthless… this book was nearly the death of me. Edge of the seat reading… erm no! more like hanging off a cliff with one finger nail! Absolutely outstanding read which I was grateful that it ended (because I was on the verge of a nervous breakdown) and equally disappointed that I read it so quickly, but I literally couldn’t put it down. Bring on part two! (not just yet though, I need to recover)
December 3, 2022
I'm an emotional wreck after finishing this book, Christopher Artinian made me laugh and cry, and I had trouble remembering this was fiction, it felt so real, Kim's narration gave this book such a depth of feeling that I felt like I was living it. The plot twists were mind boggling, really I would never have thought to use a hot air balloon for that! An amazing part 1, I can't wait for part 2, it can't be soon enough. I received this book in exchange for my honest review.
December 6, 2022
Another amazing book in the series
I delayed reading this book from when it was released. I just want to keep reading more every time I pick up one of Christopher Artinian's books. They are all fantastic and so full of emotion, excitement, and leaving me wanting to read more. Now comes the hardest part. Waiting for the next release date. Thanks for being such an incredible author. Cheers, mate!
I delayed reading this book from when it was released. I just want to keep reading more every time I pick up one of Christopher Artinian's books. They are all fantastic and so full of emotion, excitement, and leaving me wanting to read more. Now comes the hardest part. Waiting for the next release date. Thanks for being such an incredible author. Cheers, mate!
December 24, 2022
I don’t know how these books continue to be so amazing but they do! This is the dynamic duo of Artinian writing and Bretton narrating and honestly there’s nothing better!
These characters live in my heart. Mike, Mila, Wren & Robin….oh and Wolf, Meg and the other pets… they will stay with me forever.
You can not find a better written cast of characters in any zombie series.
I can not recommend this series enough
These characters live in my heart. Mike, Mila, Wren & Robin….oh and Wolf, Meg and the other pets… they will stay with me forever.
You can not find a better written cast of characters in any zombie series.
I can not recommend this series enough
October 30, 2022
Oh my goodness!
Christopher Artinian is the master of all masters in this genre. His characters come alive as you read his works. The sights a, sounds and even smells come to mind as the story progresses. I absolutely cannot wait for the next installment of this series or of any of his other series.
Christopher Artinian is the master of all masters in this genre. His characters come alive as you read his works. The sights a, sounds and even smells come to mind as the story progresses. I absolutely cannot wait for the next installment of this series or of any of his other series.
October 31, 2022
What a ride this one was!
Once again, Mr. Artinian has woven a tale that will keep you turning pages while on the edge of your seat. There are quite a few good-byes in this one and it makes you as thirsty for revenge as it does the characters that we have come to love and respect. Definitely one of the best!!!
Once again, Mr. Artinian has woven a tale that will keep you turning pages while on the edge of your seat. There are quite a few good-byes in this one and it makes you as thirsty for revenge as it does the characters that we have come to love and respect. Definitely one of the best!!!
November 3, 2022
edge of your seat
For a while I thought I could see where this was turning. Then well it all went the other way. I love these books. I love these characters. I’m invested. I was shocked at how this book ended. I hope your writing as quick as this book worm wants to read the next one. Just wow!
For a while I thought I could see where this was turning. Then well it all went the other way. I love these books. I love these characters. I’m invested. I was shocked at how this book ended. I hope your writing as quick as this book worm wants to read the next one. Just wow!
November 17, 2022
Another mail biter
I have read many series of books similar to this and I find they all have the same problem of becoming repetitive and boring by the time edition 5 or 6 comes round, but what Christopher has done with safe haven and the end of everything is keep me wanting more more more. Here's to the next 10 or 15 editions. This is great reading keep it up. Thank you.
I have read many series of books similar to this and I find they all have the same problem of becoming repetitive and boring by the time edition 5 or 6 comes round, but what Christopher has done with safe haven and the end of everything is keep me wanting more more more. Here's to the next 10 or 15 editions. This is great reading keep it up. Thank you.
December 1, 2022
powerful
I must say that I related the most with this book. The portrayal of loyalty, courage and descriptive agony of the characters was so real! I love how each character reignited my desire to know more to anxiously wait for the next agonizing outcome. I truly love every Safe Haven book and always anticipate reading the next one. 👏🏻
I must say that I related the most with this book. The portrayal of loyalty, courage and descriptive agony of the characters was so real! I love how each character reignited my desire to know more to anxiously wait for the next agonizing outcome. I truly love every Safe Haven book and always anticipate reading the next one. 👏🏻
February 26, 2025
A Long Battle
No. Say it won't so. Safe Haven isn't anymore? Who knew what Olsen had planned. Again, we lost some good characters. I'm sad about it but happy for the ones who made it. I really thought this was the end. I can't wait to see what happens next. I'm guessing it won't be titled Safe Haven. So far this series kept me interested and wanting more.. Its really good.
No. Say it won't so. Safe Haven isn't anymore? Who knew what Olsen had planned. Again, we lost some good characters. I'm sad about it but happy for the ones who made it. I really thought this was the end. I can't wait to see what happens next. I'm guessing it won't be titled Safe Haven. So far this series kept me interested and wanting more.. Its really good.
October 30, 2022
Oh wow
This is an action packed episode to this story. Safe haven is attacked again by evil people and a desperate battle is waged. Our group fights bravely as usual and then begins a new adventure. I can't wait for the story to continue.
This is an action packed episode to this story. Safe haven is attacked again by evil people and a desperate battle is waged. Our group fights bravely as usual and then begins a new adventure. I can't wait for the story to continue.
November 5, 2022
Wow ! What an absolutely mind blowing story. Gripping the whole way through, body tensing as you worry the worse is going to happen. Mr Artinian has that power in his writing to keep you totally enthralled from the first word to the last. Thank you again.
November 5, 2022
Raining Blood part 1.
Wow, everything was settled, folks were training for future war, they had plenty of stock, food, arms, drink, people. Then, it rained not hailstones, but worse. Roll on part 2
Wow, everything was settled, folks were training for future war, they had plenty of stock, food, arms, drink, people. Then, it rained not hailstones, but worse. Roll on part 2
November 6, 2022
Wow
I honestly don’t know what to say. What have you done Christopher Artinian!
I adore the characters and loved their journey. This book is the edge of your seat stuff. It grips you from the start. I couldn’t put it down.
I can’t wait for the next book.
I honestly don’t know what to say. What have you done Christopher Artinian!
I adore the characters and loved their journey. This book is the edge of your seat stuff. It grips you from the start. I couldn’t put it down.
I can’t wait for the next book.
November 6, 2022
Brilliant!!
This series Draws you in from the first book . Its heart pounding edge of your seat . I have lived every moment of each book . I have fought zombies , plotted to kill evil leaders and cried when people have died . Now I want revenge !!
This series Draws you in from the first book . Its heart pounding edge of your seat . I have lived every moment of each book . I have fought zombies , plotted to kill evil leaders and cried when people have died . Now I want revenge !!
December 3, 2022
Chris loves taking you along on a smooth ride, and then wham gut punch
These just keep getting better and better fearless writing at its best
Kims narration was flawless as always
I can’t recommend this enough 5stars
I received a free review audiobook and voluntarily left this review
These just keep getting better and better fearless writing at its best
Kims narration was flawless as always
I can’t recommend this enough 5stars
I received a free review audiobook and voluntarily left this review
January 22, 2023
What a story!
This story was non stop action from stop to finish. A lot of good folks were lost but the gang made it through and that’s what matters. If you have not read this author then get the books leave your reviews.
This story was non stop action from stop to finish. A lot of good folks were lost but the gang made it through and that’s what matters. If you have not read this author then get the books leave your reviews.
March 25, 2023
Raining blood book 9
Another successful book by Christopher A,More heart wrenching action ,Get ready cause this action pack book is also a tear jerker.Is it possible that someone we all have come to love might not make it?Read on to find out.
Another successful book by Christopher A,More heart wrenching action ,Get ready cause this action pack book is also a tear jerker.Is it possible that someone we all have come to love might not make it?Read on to find out.
September 22, 2023
Raining Blood
I knew the crazy nail ball thing with RAM sludge would somehow turn back on our hero’s, but still broke my heart. I feel like we cannot lose much more. Two more books to read.
I knew the crazy nail ball thing with RAM sludge would somehow turn back on our hero’s, but still broke my heart. I feel like we cannot lose much more. Two more books to read.
October 10, 2023
Edge of your seat action
Wow! It seems like I waited forever for this book to come out. It was well worth it! I can't wait to see what happens next.. A must read for fans of this series.
Wow! It seems like I waited forever for this book to come out. It was well worth it! I can't wait to see what happens next.. A must read for fans of this series.
November 9, 2022
Love it, nothing else to say.
Brilliant, can't wait for the next one and the next one and the next one after that. Wish I knew when it was coming out.
Brilliant, can't wait for the next one and the next one and the next one after that. Wish I knew when it was coming out.
November 21, 2022
Great Extension,
Will be anxiously awaiting the next release. If you have not read any of the series, you are missing some great reading.
Will be anxiously awaiting the next release. If you have not read any of the series, you are missing some great reading.
November 22, 2022
Brilliant
Love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love all Safe Haven books. Another fantastic read.
Love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love all Safe Haven books. Another fantastic read.
November 30, 2022
Absolutely heart and gut wrenching and really leaves you wanting more. Brilliantly written and Chris isn’t afraid to shock or surprise! Can’t wait for part two and see what awaits
January 23, 2024
Oh dear. It’s really going to make you cry, this one.
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