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Dime Story Novel
Rips in the Weave
When a god gives you rainbows, should you trust him? In the summer of 1897, Delilah Cats is over-the-moon about her engagement to Laurent. However, her sister Sassafras remembers Laurent as the kid who was all-too-obsessed with pain. When Delilah does not return after going off to New Orleans with Laurent, Sassafras worries. However, she has much more to worry about than her willful sister's sadistic beau. There is war brewing in other realms and the weave that separates the realms is tearing. The spiders spin furiously to try to close it, even as the God of Pain prepares for his assault on the mortal world. A dragon appears in the skies amidst a terrible thunderstorm. And Agatha, the earthbound goddess of the swamps awakes from her long sleep and summons her nymphs. Grumwald, the kind of the goblins, is willing to take a bet that Delilah is tangled up in all of this realm business. But it's going to take more than one glass of whiskey to convince Delilah's brother Jesse that she's in trouble. Rips in the Weave is the first book in the Mama Cats story arc of the Dime Store Novel series, an urban fantasy novella about a world that appears normal unless you look close enough to see the fairies and the goblins.
142 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 23, 2010
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About the author
Rachelle Reese
29 books13 followersRachelle Reese has an MA in English, writing from San Jose State University, where she was the first student to complete a writing thesis as an interactive computer program. She has been writing technical training for programmers and network engineers since 1995.
In 2006, she and her husband John E. Miller published their first book of fiction, Bones of the Woods: A Collection of Short Stories. They have since published one other collection, Mind of a Mad Man, and are now concentrating on writing books in their Dime Store Novel series.
Rachelle and John live on their farm in the Missouri forest. When she is not writing, Rachelle likes to garden, play with their dogs, read, and dance.
In 2006, she and her husband John E. Miller published their first book of fiction, Bones of the Woods: A Collection of Short Stories. They have since published one other collection, Mind of a Mad Man, and are now concentrating on writing books in their Dime Store Novel series.
Rachelle and John live on their farm in the Missouri forest. When she is not writing, Rachelle likes to garden, play with their dogs, read, and dance.
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August 30, 2014
Outstanding writing that keeps you captivated from beginning to end! This was my first introduction to Rachelle Resse's work and very quickly I became a huge fan.
Rachelle has a knack for painting a visual with her words, which draws you into another world filled with vivid and endearing characters, adventure and a touch of good old fashioned charm. You will grow to love the characters in "Rips in the Weave" anticipating the next exciting and imaginative adventure.
Finishing "Rips in the Weave" was like saying good-bye to longstanding friends and the time until I read my next book of Rachelle's "From the Gators Mouth" felt like I was constantly waiting for that next reunion to arrive so I could once again immerse myself in the world of, Agatha, Mama Cats,Swampy and all of the Dime store Novel cast of characters.
If you love fantasy, great writing and beloved characters do yourself a favor and check out Rachelle Resse and the Dime Store Novel Books but beware you will become addicted!
Rachelle has a knack for painting a visual with her words, which draws you into another world filled with vivid and endearing characters, adventure and a touch of good old fashioned charm. You will grow to love the characters in "Rips in the Weave" anticipating the next exciting and imaginative adventure.
Finishing "Rips in the Weave" was like saying good-bye to longstanding friends and the time until I read my next book of Rachelle's "From the Gators Mouth" felt like I was constantly waiting for that next reunion to arrive so I could once again immerse myself in the world of, Agatha, Mama Cats,Swampy and all of the Dime store Novel cast of characters.
If you love fantasy, great writing and beloved characters do yourself a favor and check out Rachelle Resse and the Dime Store Novel Books but beware you will become addicted!
September 26, 2014
Having already read some of the Dime Store Novel series, I was delighted to find this newly released edition. I am new to the paranormal genre, and Rips in the Weave gives the backstory needed (for me, at least) to truly appreciate the Mama Cats arc.
Each character is introduced and provided just enough description and action to pull the reader into the door. Fast-paced, with twists and the unexpected, Rips is one of those “can’t put down until it’s finished” novels. By the end of the book, spiders that talk, nymphs that can change shapes, an alligator who can communicate telepathically with her creatures, and warring gods that interact with humans not only became “real’” but also pull the reader toward the second in this series, The Desert Rose. Can’t wait to see what happens next!
If you’re a fan of this genre, grab this book—you are in for a treat. If, like me, you are new to the sci-fi/fantasy/paranormal, invest a few hours in an experience that you will not soon forget!
Each character is introduced and provided just enough description and action to pull the reader into the door. Fast-paced, with twists and the unexpected, Rips is one of those “can’t put down until it’s finished” novels. By the end of the book, spiders that talk, nymphs that can change shapes, an alligator who can communicate telepathically with her creatures, and warring gods that interact with humans not only became “real’” but also pull the reader toward the second in this series, The Desert Rose. Can’t wait to see what happens next!
If you’re a fan of this genre, grab this book—you are in for a treat. If, like me, you are new to the sci-fi/fantasy/paranormal, invest a few hours in an experience that you will not soon forget!
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