Short Story Collections

"The Santa Call" - After accidentally forgetting his wife at home during a weekend getaway, ol' St. Nick returns to discover she's left him. At wit's end, Santa turns to a radio talk show for some much needed love advice. But will he win Mrs. Claus back in time to save Christmas? Also included: "Mad Dog" - Mad Dog is a drunk. He was also once the top sports announcer in the country, announcing everything from Cotton Bowls to Super Bowls. Now he's washed up and looking for work. Well, there's a spot for him at ESPN 5, announcing the National Racquetball Championships. But can Mad Dog put his flask aside long enough to resurrect his career? Probably not, but he's sure gonna try... "Behind the Shower Curtain" - A bratty sister. A terrified brother. A prank that goes horribly wrong... and, finally, a conversation with God... "Nature's Assassins" - What happens when you screw with Mother Nature too long? She sends her assassins, and sometimes they come in the most unlikely shapes and sizes. **Acclaim for the Novels of J.R. Rain** "J.R. Rain delivers a blend of action and wit that always entertains. Quick with the one-liners, but his characters are fully fleshed out (even the undead ones) and you'll come back again and again." - Scott Nicholson , #1 bestselling Kindle author of Chronic Fear " Moon Dance is absolutely brilliant!" - Lisa Tenzin-Dolma , author of Understanding the Planetary Myths "Is it possible to redefine two genres in one book? I don't know, but J.R. Rain has left a lasting impression for the vampire and mystery genres." - P.J. Day , author of Vampire Revealed

Three short stories by #1 bestselling author, J.R. Rain, including: "The Bleeder" - Leo Dershowitz is an unsuccessful artist with minimal talent. But all that changes one day when he finds the macabre source of his artistic muse - and now nothing will stop Leo from creating his masterpieces. "Deal With the Devil" - A private investigator gets the wrong end of a deal gone bad. Or does he? "The Back of Beyond" - A lonely bar at the far edge of the world gives the owner much more than he bargained for. Plus a bonus Samantha Moon scene from Vampire Moon !

"Vampire Nights" - In J.R. Rain's exclusive ebook short story, Samantha Moon meets someone unexpected on a late night trip to Denny's, someone who seems to know all her secrets and has all the answers. Also included: "Book Burning" - Two brothers find themselves on a late-night mission to burn a legendary book of supposed dark powers. "The Silo" - The land is dying and crops are failing. The city of Wheatopia is in the middle of the worst drought in recent memory; that is, until a city-slicker and his too-thin wife arrive in town one day with designs to rebuild the town's grain silo into something majestic. **Acclaim for the Novels of J.R. Rain** "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 Altar of Eden and The Doomsday Key "I enjoyed Moon Dance immensely. The protagonist, Samantha Moon, is a female vampire with a husband and children. Those predate her condition; six years ago she was attacked by a vampire and rendered into one. Now she's trying to carry on with family and private eye business, and she's a feisty, skilled person, so is doing mostly okay. It is not a horror story; she buys animal blood to eat and doesn't generally prey on humans. But her husband has an increasing problem with her coldness - not of spirit, but of body. 'You sicken me and scare the hell out of me,' he tells her. 'And when I touch you it's all I can do to not gag.' She replies, 'Words every wife wants to hear.' I love this! What makes it special are her character and nature." - PIERS ANTHONY , bestselling author of A Spell for Chameleon and On A Pale Horse " Dark Horse is one of the best books I've read in a long time! A great classic detective story with a modern twist. Unique and interesting characters (I think I'm half in love with Jim Knighthorse now!), a great plot that kept me guessing until the end, and some of the funniest lines I've read anywhere." - GEMMA HALLIDAY , author of Deadly Cool and Play Dead

"Vampire Dreams" - In J.R. Rain's exclusive ebook short story, Samantha Moon sets out to find the answer to a mysterious, haunting dream...a dream in which she sees a young woman die, over and over again. What she discovers, what she finds out about herself, will challenge everything she believes...and shed light on what she's becoming. "Rearview Mirror" - A man. A freeway off-ramp. And, in Harvey's rearview mirror, one rapidly-approaching truck. A truck that Harvey is certain will hit him. And hard. Harvey has but a split second to make a decision to save his life. A split second to trust his gut. Now Harvey is about to make the choice of his life. "Death Came Knocking On My Window" - A college student on a late-night studying binge is about to come face to face with his worst nightmare. Plus two bonus stories.

"Halloween Moon" - In bestselling author J.R. Rain's exclusive ebook short story, Samantha Moon is about to confront a monster of the worst kind - a killer who preys on the innocent. A killer who lives just down her street... Also included: "The Falcon" - A story of life, dreams...and flying. "The Angel and the Pistol" - It's a race against time for one immortal charged with saving humanity from their own mistakes. In this case, one man named Ralph. A man with a pistol who's about to make a very, very big mistake. **Acclaim for the Stories of J.R. Rain** "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 Blood Line and The Devil Colony "I enjoyed this immensely." - PIERS ANTHONY , bestselling author of A Spell for Chameleon and On A Pale Horse " Dark Horse is one of the best books I've read in a long time! A great classic detective story with a modern twist. Unique and interesting characters (I think I'm half in love with Jim Knighthorse now!), a great plot that kept me guessing until the end, and some of the funniest lines I've read anywhere." - GEMMA HALLIDAY , author of Deadly Cool and Play Dead "Impossible to put down. J.R. Rain's Moon Dance is a fabulous urban fantasy." - APRIL VINE , author of The Midnight Rose and Blindfolded by Lust "Moon Dance is absolutely brilliant!" - LISA TENZIN-DOLMA , author of Understanding the Planetary Myths and The Dolphin Experience "Moon Dance is a must read." - EVE PALUDAN , author of Witchy Business and Taking Back Tara "I totally loved The Body Departed . As someone who communicates with those who are either earthbound or have crossed over - your descriptions and interpretations of the dialogue and circumstances could not have been written more accurately." - JULIE BELMONT , author of The Path to Personal Success and Freedom and Seizing Your Success "I love Jim Knighthorse! Please write faster, Mr. Rain!" - ELAINE BABICH , author of You Never Called Me Princess and A Different Kind of Love "Powerful stuff!" - AIDEN JAMES , author of Cades Cove and Immortal Coins "J.R. Rain's Samantha Moon is one of the most refreshing new characters I have come across in quite some time." - H.T. NIGHT , author of Divine Blood and The Fourth Sunrise

"Vampire Blues" - In J.R. Rain's exclusive ebook short story, Samantha Moon discovers that even a routine case can offer a few surprises-and that not all men are created equal. "Nightmare" - One parasitic vampire is about to meet his own worst nightmare. "Soul Train" - A young boy who hears a mysterious nightly train, is about to come-face-to-face with something not of this world. And a bonus short story that features one very famous vampire.

From J.R. Rain, the #1 bestselling author of the Samantha Moon vampire mysteries, comes his latest collection of strange and wonderful tales, including: Skeleton Jim - Skeleton Jim is a successful private investigator in Seattle. He's also a walking, talking skeleton. Vampire vs. Bigfoot - The ultimate hunter just met his match. The Bull - Spider-Man, Superman and Batman have nothing on The Bull...a new kind of superhero. The Prophetic Heart - Adam has a problem: for the past few weeks his heart has been beating louder and louder... and he's about find out why. Zombie App - Tommy and Billy are just a couple of average high school punks who are about to download a very unaverage app...an app that just might raise the dead. Merlin's Tomb - Two children are about to come face-to-face with one very famous wizard...and one future dictator. The Fire Lord - One brave warrior has fulfilled the great prophecies of old. Except this brave warrior has a question or two. Or three. Castle for Sale - There's a castle for sale. Deep in the woods of Alaska. Dracula's Castle. War Daddy - Agent Alan Putnam has one last job to do before he retires from the INS. He must deport a dog named War Daddy and personally escort him back to his own country. War Daddy is 125 pounds of pure muscle, teeth, and slobber—and possesses a will to survive unlike anything Agent Putnam has ever seen before. Agent Putnam is about to go on the adventure of a lifetime. The Christmas Map - Purchased from eBay, one young adventurer is about to discover if this map really does lead to Santa's village. The Deal - Where does Santa get his coal for all those stockings? You're about to find out. The Falcon - A story of life, dreams... and flying. More Sugar - Benjamin the Baker has all the answers, but the key to his success is surprisingly simple... Vampire Campfire - On their way home from a snack run at the local corner market, two best friends take the usual shortcut through the woods. Except this time something very un usual is waiting for them. At first they see it as a glow in the distance, but the closer they get, the more they realize it’s a fire. A campfire, in fact. Curious, the boys investigate... and soon discover there are other people here, too, all drawn to the same mysterious flame. The same mysterious and hungry flame...

Here be vampires... Ten tales of mystery, suspense, and horror from #1 bestselling supernatural author, J.R. Rain, including: "Teeth" - What happens when a child is born with a rare throwback gene, a gene that produces two extraordinarily long teeth? "The Vampire on a Train" - Spinoza is a private investigator who takes on a different kind of investigation when he's hired to ride a train with a vampire whose dreams predict the future. Spinoza is in the vampire's dreams. And so is the train... "Nightmare" - One parasitic vampire is about to meet his own worst nightmare. "Vampire vs. Bigfoot" - The ultimate hunter just met his match. "Halloween Moon" - Samantha Moon is about to confront a monster of the worst kind - a killer who preys on the innocent. A killer who lives just down her street. "Grampire" - Somebody has to be the world's oldest vampire. "Soul Train" - A young boy who hears a mysterious nightly train is about to come-face-to-face with something not of this world... "Vampire Rain" - Some vampires do not die. Some vampires cannot be killed. At least, not by mortals. Now, one ancient vampire takes it upon himself to rid the world of a deadly plague...himself. "Castle for Sale" - There's a castle for sale. Deep in the woods of Alaska. Dracula's Castle. "Vampire Road" - One vampire's thirst for adventure finds him on new roads... and in a carefully laid trap.

Eight "Vampire for Hire" short tales from USA TODAY bestselling author, J.R. Rain! Included in this collection: "Vampire Requiem" - Samantha Moon gets up close and personal with her dead ex-husband’s mistress, Nancy, who might be a woman who knows too much. "Moon Love" - Samantha Moon and Kingsley Fulcrum set their sights on a romantic weekend getaway to Big Bear, California, only to find themselves on the hunt for a runaway boy. With darkness descending and the temperatures dropping—and one little boy alone in the wilderness—Samantha Moon decides to call in the cavalry. Or, as Jim Knighthorse likes to say, the "big guns." "Moon Musings" - Samantha Moon is back and... blogging? Turns out the vampire mama has a lot to say on the subject of life, death, and fighting demons. And what better outlet than in an anonymous blog? For those who want to know what's really on a vampire's mind... "Moon Memories" - He's a new client with lots of questions. She's a vampire feeling oddly chatty. Is he ready for the answers? "Moon Quiz" - It's a quiz in a magazine, meant to entertain and perhaps kill some time in a dentist's waiting room. But what happens when a real vampire takes the same quiz? "Moon Beast" - Something's leaving behind mysterious footprints at a Southern California park. And not just any footprints. Massive, bloody prints... "Vampire Widow" - Tammy Moon hears a distant, telepathic cry for help... and convinces her mother, Samantha Moon, to go on a road trip deep into the heart of the Mojave desert to help something ancient... and massive. "Moon Maze" - A young man hires Sam to look into the origins of a childhood monster. With the help of her real-life werewolf boyfriend, Sam digs into the mystery... and follows the trail of clues deep underground.