Books with author J. R. Rain

TRUE BLOOD MEETS STEPHANIE PLUMThe thrilling first novel in J.R. Rain's multi-million bestselling vampire mystery series! If you like Laurell K. Hamilton, Jim Butcher, Patricia Briggs, Michael Anderle and Robert Crane, be prepared to love Samantha Moon, vampire detective.Six years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire.Now the world at large thinks Samantha has developed a rare skin disease, a disease which forces her to quit her day job and work the night shift as a private investigator. Her new client, Kingsley Fulcrum, hires her to investigate the murder attempt on his life, a horrific scene captured on TV and seen around the country. But as the case unfolds, Samantha discovers Kingsley isn't exactly what he appears to be; after all, there is a reason why he survived five shots to the head...With over 3500 combined 5-star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads by #1 bestselling author J.R. Rain, Moon Dance begins the epic "Vampire for Hire" saga―a series that's been downloaded over three and a half million times."This book, my dear readers, is mind candy. Delicious, lovely, marvelous mind candy. Addictive mind candy. A snickers bar for the soul." ―Amazon reviewer"The world of mystery writers just became richer with this talented author's Samantha Moon series. Author J.R. Rain has developed a fearsome character, who, in spite of the vampire attack that completely rocked her world, is quite believable." ―Amazon reviewer"Move over, Harry Dresden, Samantha Moon is on the case. No shiny vampires here. Just Sam Moon, private eye, and her knack for seeing what others miss. Yeah, she's a vampire, but first and foremost she is Samantha Moon. She's a character that grabbed me from the first page and kept me engrossed until the end. The pacing is spot on, the dialog is film noir perfect, the characters rich and skillfully drawn." ―Amazon reviewer"I devoured this book, and had to move onto the next one. The story is about a newly turned vampire, Samantha Moon, who, on the surface, appears to be your everyday soccer mom, wife and private investigator." ―Amazon reviewer

Book 7 in the bestselling "Vampire for Hire" series!Mother, wife, private investigator...vampire. Seven years ago, federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire.Now in MOON ISLAND, Samantha Moon is hired to look into the mysterious drowning of a super-rich hotel tycoon. The death occurred exactly one year ago, at the family's annual retreat on a private island in the Pacific Northwest. Now, as the family gathers again, Samantha Moon is asked to find a ruthless killer―all while a massive storm bears down upon the small island. But there's another storm brewing upon Skull Island, a storm of the supernatural kind. Sam is about to come face-to-face with evil incarnate...a monster who will stop at nothing to possess her completely―mind, body and soul―and destroy all that she loves.

Book 13 in the bestselling "Vampire for Hire" series!In MIDNIGHT MOON, private investigator Samantha Moon returns in an all-new adventure when she's hired to look into a haunting. A female house ghost is wreaking havoc on the life of her new client―except this isn't a normal house ghost and her new client, Charlie Reed, isn't what he seems either. There's something strange going on in Charlie's house, something truly not of this world.Meanwhile, Sam's teen daughter, Tammy, is coming into her own as a mind reader―abilities that attract the devil himself. And with evil incarnate having set his sights squarely on her children, Sam enlists Allison, her psychic witch friend, to go with her where she's never gone before: a surreal pursuit between worlds.

Book 11 in the bestselling "Vampire for Hire" series!Mother, wife, private investigator...vampire. Ten years ago, federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, a typical soccer mom with a minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire.There's something in the water. Something evil...In Moon Shadow, private investigator Samantha Moon is hired to track down a purported lake monster that could wreak havoc on local tourism. But when Sam delves into the creature sightings that have spooked the residents of Lake Elsinore, she crosses paths with the case of two missing boys.The police are stumped, and Sam and her werewolf lawyer boyfriend, Kingsley, team up to investigate both cases. And what lies beneath the surface of the lake is just the beginning for the paranormal abomination that has taken over Lake Elsinore. This is no legendary monster. Its diabolical evil spans centuries and even worlds―and it has its sights set squarely on Samantha Moon...

Book 9 in the bestselling "Vampire for Hire" series.Mother, wife, private investigator...vampire. Eight years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire.Now in VAMPIRE SUN, private investigator Samantha Moon looks into the bizarre disappearance of a woman who enters a Starbucks, but never leaves. Her distraught husband, a person of interest, hires Sam when a Corona Police Department detective gets killed and the case grows cold.In addition, Sam's former guardian angel―now a fallen angel―makes another, startling appearance. Not to mention, Kingsley, her cheating werewolf lawyer ex-boyfriend, is trying to win her back...at all costs. Daughter Tammy's psychic powers are growing exponentially, as are her best friend Allison's, and son Anthony deals with school violence and starts boxing lessons with his own supernatural strength. Just one big, happy, paranormal family.Most of all, Sam needs to get her hands on the fourth medallion. Fang, her former friend and love interest, has the diamond medallion, which reputedly will restore mortality, yet allow a vampire certain powers. Needless to say, Sam will do almost anything to get it. But the demoness within Sam threatens to kill the last shreds of her humanity. Suddenly, killing for blood doesn't seem that heinous. Sam knows if she doesn't get that diamond medallion soon, it could be the end of her conscience...and the end of all that she loves most.

Book 14 in the bestselling "Vampire for Hire" series!In MOON ANGEL, vampire private investigator Samantha Moon must save her telepathic daughter from the devil. When Tammy is tricked into a pact with the evil one, he invades her mind, pulling every secret from it. Except the one he wants most...Sam vows to destroy the devil, but she's going to need supernatural help. She picks the brains of her favorite witch, werewolf, vampire and alchemist to learn of any secret vulnerabilities of the Prince of Darkness. The odds of success seem slim until an unexpected ally unlocks the key to a strategy that could give Sam an edge.When all hell breaks loose with demons, a three-headed devil dog, and worse―the devil incarnate―it will take all of Sam's strength, skill, and heart to battle the world's greatest evil and his loyal army of fiends.

Book 12 in the bestselling "Vampire for Hire" series!Mother, wife, private investigator...vampire. Ten years ago, federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, a typical soccer mom with a minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire.Now in VAMPIRE FIRE, private investigator Samantha Moon's new client asks her to find a dead guy―a dead guy she knew. It doesn't take Sam very long to figure out that something wicked this way comes―very, very wicked―but there's no way she can walk away from this case...However, Sam's client doesn't want the guy's body―he wants his soul. And if Sam fails, then two others will die. Now Sam must track down the spirit of a dead man who's hiding from his destiny and hand him over. She doesn't even know who else is at risk, but she has to choose whether to protect the soul of a dead man or protect others whose lives are at stake. Worst of all, she's forced to work for someone who may just be evil incarnate.When tragedy strikes, Sam has only until sunset to save a life. As Sam races to find the victim before it's too late, it will take all she has in her to beat the devil at his own game.

From #1 bestselling author, J.R. Rain comes the heart-pounding, heart-breaking thrill ride of the year.Five years ago, Lee Jordan was nearly killed on the job. Now deaf, blind, and mute, he's recovered enough to live a routine but silent life.However, now, the LAPD needs him back...When the cases of many missing persons are tied together with the same M.O., Lee Jordan is called in to help locate people who seemingly walked away from their everyday lives. But did they? Lee's only assets are his guide dog, fourteen years of experience as a homicide detective—and an intriguing American Sign Language translator named Rachel.Just as Lee begins to discover something remarkable about himself, he must engage in a battle of wits with a murderer he can't see or hear. With no weapons but his own mind—and a guide dog with a heart of gold—he sets off alone in Los Angeles to investigate the disappearances.It's only a matter of time before more people may die under nefarious circumstances. And the manner of death could put the entire city at risk from...something even more dangerous.Lee Jordan knows there is more to fighting crime than meets the eye, or ear, or voice. But will he survive his courageous solo pursuit of a twisted killer on the mean streets of L.A.? And can he really stop a madman by himself?Winter Wind is a standalone crime thriller by bestselling author J.R. Rain, whose repertoire includes novels and stories in many genres. Winter Wind continues to establish Rain's standard for unique mysteries and thrillers, richly-layered characters, exciting plots, big questions and even bigger answers—answers that keep readers thinking long after the final page.★★★★★ "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. You would think that a blind, deaf, and mute main character would scream 'boring', but it's anything but! 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. 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 supernatural 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

Book 2 in the bestselling Jim Knighthorse mysteries!Now in The Mummy Case, private investigator Jim Knighthorse takes on a very cold case. When historian Willie Clarke dies of mysteriously of dehydration in the California deserts, ex-football hero Jim Knighthorse is hired to dig a little deeper—and discovers a shocking connection to one of the West's oldest mysteries.Over a hundred years ago, an unnamed cowboy was murdered in the California desert and, due to freak weather conditions, would become mummified within twenty-four hours. Now known to the world as Sylvester the Mummy and displayed in a creepy curiosity shop, Sylvester and historian Willie Clarke will be forever linked in mystery. That is, unless private investigator Jim Knighthorse can survive long enough to untangle one of the West's greatest unsolved murders.

Written in the tradition of Robert B. Parker's Spenser and Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe―Dark Horse introduces a hard-hitting, wise-cracking hero with a modern twist.When high school student Derrick Booker, the only black student at a posh Orange County high school, is accused of killing his white girlfriend, ex-college football hero and detective Jim Knighthorse is hired to dig a little deeper into the murder. It doesn't take long for Knighthorse to realize that not all is as it seems at tranquil Huntington High, from a band director who preys on the innocent to a vice-principal with a secret agenda of her own. Not to mention someone's hired a professional killer to keep Knighthorse permanently off the case.As the investigation continues, Knighthorse's personal life is shattered by the discovery of new evidence relating to his mother's unsolved murder, a murder dating back twenty years. Reeling from the discovery, Jim Knighthorse sets out to bring two killers to justice...★★★★★"To say this novel was a delightful surprise would be an understatement. I honestly loved this book and it is definitely at the top of my new favorite reads. I picked it up because I like crime fiction and mystery/suspense, figuring it would be, well, just that - a murder mystery. Instead, here's this incredibly unique story with laugh-out-loud funny lines, an unbelievably likable narrator and a subtle touch of philosophical spirituality." ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★"From the first line, I was hooked. DARK HORSE was an easy read with its witty dialogue and interesting characters." ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★"Every once in a while I come across a book that is different from any other than I've read--even though it is in my genre of reading, i.e., detective thrillers. This was such a book.Jim Knighthorse is a private investigator hired by a defense attorney whose client has been jailed on a murder charge. Neither the attorney nor Knighthorse believes the charged client is the killer, and Knighthorse agrees to take on the case to learn who did the deed.Knighthorse is in a word, quirky, in his methodology of going about his work, but does so in a wonderfully dedicated way. What I especially liked about the PI is his repartee style of interrogation. He's the kind of guy who has the best comebacks that anyone could possibly have and has them at the time of his conversation with whomever he talking to! Unlike most of us that cannot think of a great rejoinder until some time after the conversation is over. Knighthouse has them all right at the tip of this tongue. His wit is enormous and dead on point all the time.I don't retell storylines in my reviews, but suffice it to say, this was one h**l of a ride from page one to page last." ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★"As an avid thriller reader and reviewer, I pride myself on being on the cutting edge of new releases. How I could have missed J.R. Rain and his Jim Knighthorse is a mystery to me. (Pardon the pun)Knighthorse is a reluctant private detective and aspiring pro-football player. He is big, strong, kind and cold and deadly. I know that sounds like a conflict of terms, but Rain makes it work, and work beautifully.Hired to prove the innocence of a young high school athlete, Knighthorse finds a plot so convoluted and personal that it changes his whole future.Well written with believable dialog and plot-line. It was an enjoyable and nail-biting read. I plan on making J.R. Rain and his Jim Knighthorse series a staple in my Kindle library.I happily give this book a 5-star rating. And recommend it anyone looking for a new hero." ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★"It’s not easy being a PI, especially when police think they have a slam-dunk murderer in custody. A wise-guy with a great sense of moral direction in a California setting. Plenty of twists right to the end and well worth the time." ―Amazon reviewer

A romantic getaway. A missing boy. A desperate search.Samantha Moon has her hands full with a busy caseload, but her werewolf boyfriend, Kingsley, wants her to take off with him for a kid-free, work-free Valentine’s weekend. As they head to a cabin in Big Bear, California, they see a boy bolt into the forest and disappear.Kingsley’s not worried, but Sam’s mom instincts are working overtime. It’s cold. He had no jacket. And what’s a small kid doing in the forest by himself? When she calls 9-1-1, the boy is indeed missing…and Sam and Kingsley were the last ones to see him.As night falls, so does the temperature. Now, the official search and rescue effort is in full swing, but, so far, it’s unsuccessful. Sam can think of only one thing—a little boy is alone in the wilderness.With a huge area to search, Sam’s not going to mess around and wait for the authorities to find him. She calls in her own cavalry. Or, as Jim Knighthorse likes to say, the “big guns.” Now with Spinoza, Aaron King, Detective Sherbet, Allison, and, of course, Knighthorse joining the search in the mountains, Samantha Moon puts her weekend of romance and relaxation on hold.The little boy must be found before it’s too late. Nothing else matters.And time is running out…MOON LOVE: A Samantha Moon Valentine Story is a paranormal short story by J.R. Rain, bestselling author of the Vampire for Hire series starring Samantha Moon, vampire detective.

TRUE BLOOD MEETS STEPHANIE PLUMThe thrilling first novel in J.R. Rain's epic vampire mystery series! For fans of Charlaine Harris, Laurell K. Hamilton and Bella Forrest.Six years ago federal agent Samantha Moon was the perfect wife and mother, your typical soccer mom with the minivan and suburban home. Then the unthinkable happens, an attack that changes her life forever. And forever is a very long time for a vampire.Now working the night shift as a private investigator, Samantha is hired by Kingsley Fulcrum to investigate the murder attempt on his life, a horrific scene captured on TV and seen around the country. But as the case unfolds, Samantha discovers Kingsley isn't exactly what he appears to be; after all, there's a reason why he survived five shots to the head...AN AMAZON TOP 100 BESTSELLER FOR 60 STRAIGHT WEEKS!"I love this!"-Piers Anthony, author of A Spell for Chameleon"Moon Dance is a must read. If you like Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum, bounty hunter, be prepared to love J.R. Rain's Samantha Moon, vampire private investigator."-Eve Paludan, author of Witchy Business"Moon Dance is absolutely brilliant!"-Lisa Tenzin-Dolma, author of Lainey's Lot"Impossible to put down! J.R. Rain's Moon Dance is a fabulous urban fantasy replete with multifarious and unusual characters, a perfectly synchronized plot, vibrant dialogue and sterling witticism all wrapped in a voice that is as beautiful as it is rich and vividly intense as it is relaxed."-April Vine, author of The Billionaire's Bride"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, author of Liquid FearWHAT READERS SAY:"This book is what got me hooked on J.R. Rain! I could not put it down once I got started, and once finished, I had to go and find the rest...""I love this series! I'll read as many as I can get my hands on.""Rain's writing flows so naturally that you can't help but be sucked into his imaginative world. His sense of humor keeps the laughs coming.""J.R. Rain managed to make me fall so far into his characters that I couldn't put the story down once I started reading.""I have really enjoyed J.R. Rain's "Vampire for Hire" series. His banter and dialogue are excellent and his sense of humor is superb."