Books published by publisher Raintree Press

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.

Each book in this series presents a fun "autobiography" of a popular mythical character. Amusingly illustrated and with simple levelled text, the books will be sure to hook in reluctant readers. The autobiographical style and text in the first person will also make the books work well as example of Common Core genres and text types. In this book, Big Foot tells his story.

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

'Lost Cities' examines the search for lost cities and the important artifacts within them that can offer us an extraordinary window on to the past. Part of the Treasure Hunters series, 'Lost Cities' offers a crosscurricular mix of science & technology and history & civilizations, with a fun, dramatic approach. Cities covered in the book include Pompeii, Troy, the desert city of Ubar, and the Inca city of Machu Picchu. The book also looks at the motives for these searches, and the importance of responsible archaeology: were the treasure hunters driven by personal greed or glory, or did they embark on their quest with a historical interest and a desire to preserve the lost treasures?

For many years, people in the mountains of North America have reported sightings of a strange being that appears to be very large, very hairy, and very smelly! It walks on two legs like a human, but looks more like an ape. People have nicknamed the creature Bigfoot. On the other side of the world, in the mountains of Asia, a similar creature, called the Yeti, is believed to be out there. Could this half man, half beast be real? If so, what it is? Using the scientific method and other information, this book aims to find out!

First in the mind-bending, spellbinding Dead Detective series, starring homicide investigator, Richelle Dadd.Medical-school-dropout and police detective Richelle Dadd is...well, dead.But that won't stop her from trying to hold on to her house in a divorce battle with a bitter husband. Or keep her from digging into her own murder, to discover who put the bullet into her heart. And it certainly won't stand in the way of finding out the reason she's been reanimated as a zombie assassin, no longer in control of her life.Richelle will face off against Gypsy shamans, double-crossing ghosts, a partner she can't trust, and her own undead nature in a journey into the depths of the occult world and out the other side without losing her sense of humor―or humanity―along the way.It's a good thing her deductive skills―and her aim―are still up to par.Includes a "Dead Detective" bonus short story!★★★★★ "I found myself so enthralled with the character and her story I continued reading well into the night, I had to see if Richelle was going to make it or not, solving the mystery of who shot her, as she wanders in and out of the afterlife working with ghosts. All the while Richelle must hide from her co-workers etc that she has no heartbeat or pulse and is perpetually cold.This is a must-read for paranormal lovers, it is one of the best Zombie stories I have read. I can't wait for the sequel as I must find out how Richelle continues on this journey. Does she stay a zombie, how does she live, there better be a sequel soon." ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "Outstandingly original! I don't often write reviews but this was such a witty, original and engaging storyline I had to do it. The premise is fantastic and we are taken on a great journey. I highly recommend this and cannot wait for future installments." ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "I really loved this book and loved Richelle. This was definitely a concept I've never seen done this way before and I loved it! This book was not predictable either, it surprised me several times. The characters are believable and I enjoyed them all. I do not give spoilers but will say that the detective finds herself at the very beginning of the book to be dead, yet alive. I pretty much had to have the book pried from my hands so I could go to work and do other things I need to do on a daily basis. I really hope this book is the first in a series of many. Great job J.R. Rain, you've done it yet again!" ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "I've never encountered a book quite like this. I would never deliberately read a book about a zombie, but this character is not a member of the Walking Dead cast. I enjoyed seeing the afterlife from a completely different perspective than that of my own imagination. Really loved the dead cop, Bull, from the past. In fact, mingling the present and the past was my favorite aspect of the book. This is written in quite an intriguing way! It gets my top rating!" ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "J.R. Rain has become one of my favorite authors and I couldn’t wait to get started on this new novel that he co-authored with Rod Kierkegaard Jr. Rain does not disappoint with this latest novel, no vampires this time, a zombie and not your typical Walking Dead flesh-eating zombie, but a female detective who doesn’t realize she is actually dead at first. Rain really impresses me with his ability to write female leads that aren’t flaky and unbelievable." ―Amazon reviewer

The world's myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people for thousands of years. This series mixes dramatic retellings and non-fiction information to give a full picture of a culture's myths. This book explores the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Roman myths and legends so compelling.

First in the epic supernatural spy series by bestselling authors, J.R. Rain and A.K. Alexander!Audial telepath Kylie Cain works for a black ops branch of the United States government, called PSI (Psychic Sensory Intelligence). When a faction of rogue operatives who call themselves World Order Now kidnap eleven-year-old Hope Mitchell—a powerful girl who may be the link to other worlds—Kylie feels immediately drawn to the girl’s energy and vows to save her.Her elite team of psychic spies soon discover that not only is Hope Mitchell an audial telepath, too, but the girl has another special gift—a gift that could change the courses of the past, present, and future. A gift that could open up worlds...and destroy them.★★★★★"Really great, fast & fun ride! I really loved the psychic aspect. It was fascinating to me. I loved how each character had their own talents were grouped together so they complimented & enhanced each other. I also liked how their talents were like parts of their characters.I loved the sexual tension & all of the fun flirting that was there. I loved that there was depth to it, as well. I respected that. I loved the characters in so many ways. The humor was great, as was the intelligence & dialogue. It was a really total blast. There was also some intense, edge of your seat action with great surprises thrown in.I cannot wrap my brain around how some people have such talent that they can spin a complex web of themes together to enthrall their audience. Man, I wish I had that talent. I don't but I can certainly appreciate this gift in others as I did in this book. I bow to the authors!" ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★"I loved this! I love any book that has a paranormal aspect in it. I have loved everything that I have read by both J.R. Rain and A.K. Alexander and this book was no different. In my opinion, this was a thrilling book filled with deceit, a bit of romance and danger at every turn. I definitely recommend reading." ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★"WOW!! WHAT a great ride this book was. The story grabbed me from the very beginning and I did not want to put it down. This story is filled with adventure, intrigue, and sexual tension. Ready for the next book in the trilogy. I recommend this book!" ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★"Wow! That ride was fast and furious! This story pulled me in from the beginning. Now I can't wait for the next book. Full of adventure intrigue, and sexual energy, this is my new favorite genre. Details and character-building just enough to get you involved, but not so much that you get bored! This story might just have bumped Samantha Moon and Jim Knighthorse as my favorite J.R. Rain series!" ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★"Wow! Rain and Alexander have teamed up and put together an all-new kind of paranormal thriller. I really love a quick-moving mystery that is deep enough to keep my attention and short enough to read in one sitting. Set aside an afternoon/evening, pop some corn and be prepared to be thoroughly entertained." ―Amazon reviewer