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When a killer broke into James Blakely’s apartment and fired twelve bullets into his body, it was the end of James’s life—but just the beginning of his journey to redemption. Sentenced to burn in hell for a crime he cannot remember, James is given the choice to proceed immediately to the afterlife or haunt the world of the living in search of his killer. Electing to return to Earth as a ghost, he attempts to solve the mystery of his own murder, visits the living—starting with his daughter and ex-wife—and confronts the sins in his past that put him on the fast track to eternal damnation. With the help of a world-class medium, James begins to make progress. Forgiveness is possible, it seems, for a good man who made some bad choices. But with the memories of his life on Earth fading out one by one and his ghost body rapidly disintegrating, James faces the very real prospect of vanishing completely before he learns the devastating secret that kept his soul from achieving its true potential.

Elvis Presley is alive. But he’s no longer The King. Decades ago, he faked his death to escape the madness of fame. With a new face, a new name, and a lifetime of regrets, he lives in Los Angeles as Aaron King—a private investigator with a soft spot for lost causes and a prescription drug problem that just won’t quit. Now pushing seventy, Elvis spends his days tracking missing persons, dodging nosy reporters, and avoiding the heartbreak of seeing his daughter on TV, still grieving the father she believes died so long ago. But when a wealthy Hollywood mother hires him to find her missing actress daughter, Aaron must navigate the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, wrestle with his own demons, and confront the lie that has defined his entire life. All while someone out there seems to know exactly who he is—and wants the truth to come out. Elvis Has Not Left the Building is a darkly funny, deeply human mystery about redemption, reinvention, and the cost of leaving it all behind. Perfect for fans of hard-boiled detectives, celebrity conspiracy theories, and stories that find hope and humor in even the darkest places. For fans of Robert B. Parker, Robert Crais, and Sue Grafton. Elvis Has Not Left the Building is a standalone mystery thriller with over 100,000 copies sold and counting! The #1 bestseller in Mystery, Private Investigations, and Hard-Boiled Fiction. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: ★★★★★ "Imagining that Elvis faked his own death, lives as a PI in Los Angeles, and is tortured by not knowing his daughter is a fantastic premise for a book. Having grown up on Elvis movies and music, I loved the idea that the King still lives. Rain tells the tale beautifully, sets up a mystery expertly and is as fun to read as Elvis was to watch. Even if you never heard of Elvis and live in a cave in Siberia, you'll be thoroughly entertained by Elvis Has Not Left the Building . I'm hoping this is a series..." ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "Loved it! This is definitely a crazy good 'can't-put-down-until-your-finished' kind of book!! I absolutely adored this book! If you haven't read this, it's a must! If your not already a fan of J.R Rain, he's a must, too!!! Everything Mr. Rain writes has me turning pages and not accomplishing much until I'm finished! No spoilers here... but I will say it's a super fun story! Well worth it!" ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "Elvis Lives! As an Elvis fan, I loved this quirky book... just to imagine Elvis reappearing after thirty years as an incognito Private Detective is a blast! I think that the author captured Elvis's personality and was able to 'write him' into this fun plot. If you love Elvis, you will get a kick out of this book." ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "The premise is that Elvis is not dead but alive and with a surgically altered appearance, has become a private investigator. While it seems quirky, it really works, and is a fun part of the story. I enjoyed this read, and would buy it again!" ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "When I started to read this book I had no idea I would get so hooked. I read it in two days and loved it. The idea that Elvis is alive and working as a private investigator is mind blowing. The ending was very touching and I loved it. J.R. Rain is an incredible writer and I enjoy reading all his novels." ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "Let it rain! J.R. Rain that is! I recently discovered this fabulous author and can't stop reading his books! They are smartly written and have a great slice of humor. I can't wait to read everything J.R. Rain puts out!" ―Amazon reviewer Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE today!

Sam Ward once had it all: a dream job with National Geographic, a fearless fiancée at his side, and a thirst for adventure that took him to the world’s most dangerous places. But a rockslide on Mount Ararat stole the woman he loved and left him a broken man, running a failing bar in the dusty back streets of Eastern Turkey. He has no intention of ever setting foot on that cursed mountain again—until Faye Roberts walks through his door. Smart, headstrong, and unshakably determined, Faye is an American archaeologist desperate to find her missing father, a renowned biblical scholar who vanished while searching for Noah’s Ark. The Turkish government has closed the mountain, the local guides are corrupt or incompetent, and the only man who knows Ararat better than anyone is Sam. But climbing Ararat isn’t just dangerous. It’s deadly. Treacherous terrain, brutal weather, and armed soldiers guarding a forbidden expedition are just the start. As Sam and Faye push deeper into the mountain’s secrets, they’ll uncover conspiracies, rival treasure hunters, and the dark truth about the legend they’re chasing. From the rain-slick streets of Dogubayazit to the frozen peaks of Ararat, The Lost Ark is a pulse-pounding adventure packed with danger, romance, and ancient mystery—a must-read for fans of Clive Cussler, Steve Berry, and classic archaeological thrillers. "Gripping, adventurous, and romantic—J.R. Rain's The Lost Ark is a breakneck thriller that traces the thread of history from Biblical stories to current-day headlines. Be prepared to lose sleep!" — James Rollins, international bestselling author of the "Sigma Force" series WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: ★★★★★ "J.R. Rain weaves a tapestry of interesting, believable characters with a dynamite plot. You will root for the heroes, want to cry a bit in the ending chapters. This book makes you wonder, what if the ark really was found in this day in age. What would society believe as a whole after a find like that was authenticated? The Lost Ark has a lot of action for those of us that like that genre and plenty of mystery." ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "I have personally been in the Land of Noah and have been mesmerized by the beauty and mystery of Mount Ararat. My adventure was calm and rather spiritual. J.R. Rain’s The Lost Ark is far from calm. It is a thrill ride from the first few pages! Reads like an Indiana Jones story. I read it in two sittings."―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ " The Lost Ark was riveting, you were rooting for Sam and Faye to survive while searching for her father and the lost ark. An excellent adventure story that I truly hope to see in a movie someday!" ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ " The Lost Ark by J.R. Rain is an excellent read! I love a book full of action and adventure and a great hero and heroine. This book has it all and the best of villains!" ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ " The Lost Ark is jam-packed with adventure, action, and a little romance thrown in for good measure. The main character, Sam Ward, is a typical J.R. Rain tough guy with an off beat sense of humor. I would LOVE to see a movie made from this book." ―Amazon reviewer Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE today!

Jim Booker was once the best at finding the missing in Los Angeles—until his own body betrayed him. Now he's dying of AIDS-related cancer, propped up by painkillers and the loyalty of Numi, the only friend who hasn’t abandoned him. But when his former best friend comes begging for help to find his missing wife, Booker can't say no. Not just because the woman is Olivia—the woman Booker once loved—but because finding the lost is the one thing that still gives his ruined life meaning. When Olivia turns up dead, her throat slashed, Booker refuses to let the disease killing him stop him from hunting her killer. Even if the LAPD doesn't want his help. Even if his own body is too weak to carry him down the next street. As he digs into Los Angeles's seedy underbelly, Booker battles painful memories, old betrayals, and the terrifying possibility the murder might tie back to his own haunted past. Silent Echo is a raw, unflinching, and unexpectedly moving noir about a dying man’s last chance for redemption, perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Lawrence Block, and classic hard-boiled PI fiction with a devastating twist. ★★★★★ “I don’t like books that make me cry... except this one! A dying private eye gives his all to find the killer of his soul mate, the wife of his childhood friend. In studying the case, he feels it must be connected to his own brother’s death many years ago. Each day could be his last, but with the help of his friend Numi, he works on, trying to solve the horrifying riddle. Moving, suspenseful, a love story. Superb book.” ―Reviewer ★★★★★ “So Rain hit upon a brilliant idea. Write about the slow demise of the subject as he tries to solve a murder that has directly impacted his life, and may have even led to his own physical decline. You find very few writers today who actually succeed in the job of the novelist, so finding one like this is an unexpected treat.” ―Reviewer ★★★★★ “No matter how many books I read, I am constantly amazed to pick up a book by somebody I've never read—and find he is a well-known author with many books out there being sold. But this book amazed me more for the content. I was privileged to work on three different books dealing with AIDS while working with Rainbow’s End Publishing. All of them were wonderful, but this one blew me away with its intimacy, sensitivity, and revelation of living with AIDS. In this case, also compounded by cancer, which apparently was dormant and responded unfavorably to the virus. But I’m just spotlighting what Rain has shared so eloquently and compassionately.” ―Reviewer ★★★★★ “This book is probably the most brutally honest account of a man’s last days alive, struggling to breathe, to even nod his head as the untreatable cancer eats away at his lungs. It is a story of how he got the lung cancer (no, not from smoking) and why he is still alive two months after the expiration date pronounced by his doctors. Above all, it is a story of true friendship, a friendship that transcends the fear of an infectious disease. And it is the story of an unconditional love that gives our protagonist one last chance to redeem himself—to solve that murder that so shaped his life and his self-destruction.” ―Reviewer ★★★★★ “This started out as a very typical J.R. Rain book for me. Like many others of his I have read, it is about a PI in California investigating a missing person. It definitely has his typical writing flare, which is so wonderful. But the story soon became less about the detective story, the mystery surrounding the murder, and more about the life of the PI, Jimmy. Usually that would bother me, but this was so well written, intertwined with the investigation, that it just made sense. This book is a murder mystery, yes, but it is also about a man who is dying and trying to resolve some issues before his death.” ―Reviewer

Lee Jordan was once one of the LAPD’s best detectives. Until a bomb ended his career, and nearly his life. Now he's blind, deaf, and voiceless. Scarred inside and out. Haunted by the explosion that killed his partner and left him marooned in endless darkness and silence. His only lifeline is Betsie, his brilliant guide dog, and the patterns of a lonely, carefully controlled existence. But the city he loves doesn't stop needing help just because he's broken. When Lee’s old captain asks for help solving a string of chilling disappearances—ten people gone without a trace—Lee finds himself pulled back into the world he thought he’d lost forever. Using tactile sign language, braille case files, and the unerring instincts that once made him the best, Lee works to see what no one else can. Because even in the dark, the truth is out there. Winter Wind is a raw, unforgettable noir about resilience, redemption, and the desperate search for justice when everything else has been stripped away. Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Jeffery Deaver, and hard-boiled mysteries with a heart. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: ★★★★★ “Wow! I am absolutely blown away! This book is an emotional hard hitter. Rain really doesn’t pull any punches, he puts you right in there in the middle of it with Lee. Which is an amazing roller coaster ride. The searing emotional loss, the gingerly putting himself back together again, the relentless search for meaning, his absolute devotion to his guide dog Betsie.” ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ “This form of storytelling is very intimate. It feels like the protagonist is speaking directly to you. Sharing their most private thoughts. Lee’s story is beautiful. I thought it would be an awkward read given his condition. Not at all. He is coming out of his cocoon in this story. I hope he speaks to J.R. Rain again so we can revisit him.” ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ “What an amazing storyline! Completely blew me away. I was pulled in from the beginning and couldn’t put this book down. The storyline was well written and well thought out. It was full of mystery, hope and humor. Lee had such a humorous outlook. I loved his sarcasm. His journey was quite astounding. I laughed, teared up and laughed again.” ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ “I’m not one to usually leave a review for a book, but WOW this one was great! Loved the whole premise and you really got to know the main character.” ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ “A story that was a treat for all my emotions. I found this book to be more emotional than I had anticipated. The mystery was almost secondary. It is an achingly moving story of a severely disabled ex cop, hurt on the job, his beloved canine companion, the earthly people in his life and the other worldly angels who make his life worth living. That he solves a disturbingly sick crime is a testament to the angels around him. I carried my Kindle into a public place but had to put it away as my tears flowed freely as I turned the pages. Unlike anything I have ever read and I have been around for a long time. Be prepared, be open, and enjoy!” ―Amazon reviewer Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE today!

Shaye Fox is a wreck. Once a respected dentist with a loving wife, he's now a drunk living alone in a too-big cabin on a California mountainside. He’s lost his license, his marriage, and nearly everything that made him human. Then, on a rain-slicked highway, he nearly runs over a massive, blood-soaked white dog. The dog shouldn’t have survived. Someone sliced him open to smuggle drugs, leaving him to die. But the dog, War Daddy (as Shaye comes to know him), has the soul of a fighter. With shaking hands and fading hope, Shaye patches him up in his old dental office, saving the dog’s life even as he wonders if his own is worth saving. But War Daddy isn’t just any stray. He’s a stolen service dog from East Sahara, taken from his blind owner and shipped halfway around the world. The more Shaye learns about him, the clearer it becomes: this dog doesn’t belong here. And neither, it seems, does Shaye. Faced with his own self-destruction, Shaye makes a choice no one expects—not even himself. He’ll cross oceans, deserts, and his own demons to take War Daddy home. Because sometimes saving someone else is the only way to save yourself. All the Way Back Home is a funny, raw, and deeply moving adventure about second chances, loyalty, and the lengths one broken man will go for the best friend he’s ever had. All the Way Back Home is an epic adventure novel, perfect for fans of the Arabian Nights, Louis L'Amour, and Jack London. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: ★★★★★ “Louis L’Amour returns! I’ve missed the prose and atmosphere of Louis L’Amour’s writing for a long time. Here J.R. Rain has captured the feel and romance of the mystical pull of the wild that Louis L’Amour created. I highly recommend this book to all those that love the mysteries of the desert and want to find that magical place that only a good book can take you to. Thank you, J.R. Rain! This was a special experience.” —Amazon review ★★★★★ “This is an amazing book of epiphanies, cultural differences, and loyalties. Shaye is a disgraced dentist, a man without love and little left to live for. He feels nothing; that is, until he nearly runs over a dog. His natural caring saves this animal used for a horrible purpose. When the dog, War Daddy, is traced to his origins, Shaye sets out on an epic (I know, I usually hate using that overused word; but this time, it’s true) journey of trust to get War Daddy back home to someone who needs him more than himself. Along the way, Shaye finds out more about himself than most people do in a lifetime. There are treacheries, dishonesties, and dangers. There is also loyalty, courage, and love. I enjoyed this book for the adventure, cultures, and some surprises. This is the first time I have read this author, J.R. Rain. I found the mystical aspect in this book to be unusual, surprising in relation to the rest of it, but enjoyable. The particular breed of dog, though, is for real and their instincts amazing.” —Amazon review ★★★★★ “Best J.R. Rain book yet. I have always liked J.R. Rain’s Samantha Moon stories. That’s why I chose to buy this book. I could not put it down. I think it’s one of the best books he’s ever written. I love the characters and the plot. I honestly wish you would write a sequel. It was that good.” —Amazon review ★★★★★ “An excellent story of redemption. This is a very well crafted story with a Lord Jim type of theme—but with a much better structure and ending. In my opinion this book is well worth the read.” —Amazon review ★★★★★ “Great book! I loved this book. At this point, I think this is the best book this author has ever written, and I love all of his books. This book taps all of your emotions. I was so involved in this story that I hated to see it end. Just excellent writing. I can’t think of enough to say about this book. Just, well done!” —Amazon review Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE today!

He used to be a detective. Now he’s just another homeless man shuffling through Seattle’s rain-slick streets, muttering prayers and pushing a shopping cart he calls home. Most days, he can’t even remember his name. Haunted by hallucinations, grief, and guilt, he talks to God about everything—the cold, the hunger, the pain in his twisted ankle, and the memory of his dog Blessed, buried in the park where she died in his arms. But when he stumbles onto the freshly dug grave of a murdered woman with a missing tooth that mirrors his own daughter’s unsolved killing, something breaks through the fog. The old instincts return. The questions start. The rage, too. Because whoever killed that woman might be the same monster who destroyed his family. And even if he's a wreck of a man, forgotten by everyone, he hasn't forgotten how to hunt a killer. The Pale Cold Light is a raw, unflinching mystery about trauma, faith, and the brutal cost of justice at society’s edges. Perfect for fans of gritty detective fiction, unforgettable antiheroes, and stories that find stubborn hope even in the darkest places. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: ★★★★★ “This book is beautifully written and will bring tears to your eyes in many places. The mystery is intriguing, and the story is both tragic and hopeful with a beautifully perfect ending. I can not recommend it enough.” —Amazon review ★★★★★ “ The Pale Cold Light really highlights the talents of J.R. Rain. To have a hero who is a long time street person struggling with his sanity is so unique. When that hero holds a reader’s undivided interest from the first page to the last, it means that the writer has excelled at characterization as well as plot. It is not unusual to equate homelessness with mental illness but the struggles and determination of James Matheson are enough for any feeling person to reconsider their reactions to such persons. The plot is well developed from the start to the conclusion with no loose threads. It is a memorable book and well worth reading.” —Amazon review ★★★★★ “One of the best novels I’ve ever read! I am a huge fan of Mr. Rain. I have enjoyed the Samantha Moon series especially. The Pale Cold Light has raised the bar to new heights. This story brought me to a new experience of loving a character and being drawn into emotions of empathy, sympathy, and understanding of someone who has been brought into a life way outside my comfort level. Wow just Wow!! You will never look at a homeless person in the same way. Beautiful story.” —Amazon review ★★★★★ “Great story. I was drawn in from the very first page and the book continued to hold my attention until the last page. My heart broke for the confused homeless man in the first pages. As Jim Matheson regains his memory, faces his pain and loss all over again, and teeters between his past life and his confusion, the story continued to pull my heart strings. The book was well written and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.” —Amazon review ★★★★★ “Beautiful and heartbreaking. This has to be the most intense book I have read in a very long time and believe me when I say that I read A LOT! Entering the mind of someone who is so tormented and yet determined is not an easy thing. This has made me see the homeless and unstable in a completely different way. I adore his Job-like characteristics. The foray into insanity is extremely hard to read but my goodness what a great story. Like I said beautiful and yet heartbreaking. A must read.” —Amazon review Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE today!

James is a bestselling crime novelist whose career is on the rocks—and so is his sanity. For months he’s been haunted by unrelenting dreams of Christ on the cross, a bloody chalice, and England’s fabled Glastonbury Tor. Driven half-mad, he abandons L.A. for the English countryside in a desperate bid to silence the visions. But he finds much more than quaint bed-and-breakfasts and ancient ruins. There’s Marion: a brilliant, beautiful psychic dying of a rare lung disease—who’s been dreaming about him just as vividly. And then there’s Arthur: yes, that Arthur. The Once and Future King himself, reborn in modern England with a mission of his own. Together they’ll unravel prophecies, dodge sword-wielding fanatics, and follow clues buried in centuries of myth and legend. Because something is calling them all to Glastonbury—and it’s not just the ghosts of the past. James doesn’t believe in destiny. But destiny believes in him. The Grail Quest is a smart, funny, and heartfelt adventure that weaves romance, metaphysical mystery, and the timeless magic of Arthurian legend into an unforgettable modern journey. Perfect for fans of Susanna Clarke, Mary Stewart, Paulo Coelho, and anyone who’s ever dreamed of pulling the sword from the stone. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: “Not only is The Grail Quest a wonderful Arthurian tale and page-turning adventure, but the spiritual lessons interwoven in the storyline gave me pause to consider a new perspective on many things. Let me put it this way, I'll be 'redipping' frequently into several passages—especially the one involving James and the dragon. Powerful stuff. Imagery and prose I'll never forget! And that's on top of the impish sense of humor Rain brings to his writing.” — Aiden James, bestselling author of Immortal Plague “I finished The Grail Quest in record time! I found it both wonderfully suspenseful and rich with theological reflection. Your fresh treatment of the familiar opening scene pulled me right in. And how well you evoke Glastonbury! There is wonderful suspense here too. I'll be very interested to see where you go with the once and future king.” — Robert Siegel, award-winning author of Whalesong ★★★★★ “It is always refreshing to read a book that is both well edited and a great story. The Grail Quest is just such a book. There is just enough foreshadowing, not just the title of the piece, to let you know that here is another bit of Arthurian mythology about to be told. As needs be, any Grail quest must have a sub-text in morality. In The Grail Quest , we are presented with a view of God and morality that is all about choice. Nothing is written in stone, if you will forgive the Arthurian pun. To say that I enjoyed reading The Grail Quest would be an understatement.” ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ “Who would think that the tale of King Arthur could have such a new twist to it? I don’t think we will ever get tired of reading his books. Never boring, always a little humor, likable characters, and a touch of truth equals the perfect formula for my kind of book.” ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ “Such a wonderful eye, has most of everything and more; adventure, spiritual undertones, and even dragons. Really enjoyed it and highly recommend it.” ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ “One of my favorite books. I just loved this book... the story, the characters, the lessons... It is a different style of writing. There are layers to it... so while fun, it is also very thought provoking.” ―Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ “The storyline is so clear, each chapter is so well written. This story is a unique and intriguing take on The Holy Grail. It is a amazing story that you will really enjoy. Paranormal adventure at its best!” ―Amazon reviewer Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE today!

A year ago, Sheriff Luke Tanner watched the unthinkable: his son Julien torn from his water skis and dragged under by an orca off the Alaskan coast. His body was never found. Kimko-21—the enormous bull whale identified from video evidence—became the first killer whale in recorded history to slaughter a human in the wild. Everyone called it a tragic accident. A freak, unexplainable moment of nature. But Luke can’t let it go. He can’t forgive. He can’t forget. Now, as the anniversary of Julien’s death looms, Luke calls in sick to work, loads his battered fishing boat with rifles and an old harpoon, and sets out alone into the icy North Pacific. His mission is simple. Find the killer whale. And end it. But as he battles freezing seas, failing equipment, and his own haunted memories, Luke confronts the raw, indifferent wilderness—and the truth about revenge, grief, and what it means to be a father who couldn’t save his child. A Small Sea Rises is a stark, haunting, and deeply human journey into the heart of obsession and loss. Perfect for fans of Moby-Dick , Old Man and the Sea, and Into the Wild , and psychological tales of man versus nature where the real monster might be the one at the helm. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: ★★★★★ “I was immersed in this story written by J.R. Rain from the very beginning. J.R. Rain tells a story about a father who will stop at nothing to avenge his son’s death. It has a intriguing plot, the story has some great twists and turns that will surprise you!!” —Amazon review ★★★★★ “I love J.R. Rain’s books! I prefer his supernatural series, but decided to try this one because we all need some diversity in our life. It's a great, short read about a man coming to terms with his son's death and planning his revenge. Only his revenge is against an orca. How's the plan going to work? Will it work? Will he end up shark bait and no closure? Read the story if you want these answers. Its worth the short read.” —Amazon review ★★★★★ “This standalone story of a father's grief was a great read. It had my full attention from the first page. You can feel this father’s love for his son and his grief. He wants to avenge his son’s death and learns a few things on his journey. I found the book well written and my heart ached for this man. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a great tear-jerker.” —Amazon review ★★★★★ “A heartfelt exploration of loss, grief and forgiveness. A great story of how love transcends death and understanding transcends cruelty.” —Amazon review ★★★★★ “This book was not the usual J.R. Rain paranormal book (nothing against Samantha Moon and all the other vampires, mermaids, and other heroes that go bump in the night). It was thoroughly enthralling, keeping me interested in the mental and physical trials and tribulations reminiscent of Ahab and his search for the Great White Whale. The book has no dialog, but the main character’s narrative is true to life and believable. The action is well placed and keeps the reader enthralled. It is a story that easily allows the reader to suspend disbelief.” —Amazon review Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE today!