Books published by publisher RAINTREE PRESS

The Ancient Greeks lived thousands of years ago, but their myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people ever since. This book mixes dramatic retellings and nonfiction information to give a full picture of Greek myths, exploring the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Greek myths and legends so compelling.

Book 2 in the bestselling "Samantha Moon Origins" series!Coping with being attacked and left for dead isn't easy, but Samantha Moon is grateful that she survived―until she suspects she didn't.Vanishing from mirrors is only the first of a series of bizarre events that defies explanation, even to her trained investigative mind. A severe allergy to the sun, alertness at night, inability to eat food that isn't blood, and worst of all: she can't remember the last time she needed the bathroom. Of course, it's not all bad. Years have fallen off her face, her hair is perfect, her senses are honed, and (assuming she hasn't gone crazy) she can even see in the dark.It's all too much to process, so she does the only thing that makes any sense: tries to go back to work.A huge hat, shades, and half a bottle of high-test sunscreen later, she's back out inspecting properties with her partner Chad. Her first day, she suspects a HUD recipient of having undeclared income. Determined to cling to the career she worked so hard for, Sam traces the money back to small-time arms dealers selling big-time weapons. Everything seems to be routine until her sluggish reflexes get someone shot―and her husband suffers an emotional breakdown.Worse, she faces a more insidious and dangerous enemy than an apocalyptic militia group with military hardware...Daytime.

The first book in the brand-new "Medium Mysteries" series, featuring psychic investigator, Pauline Ocean! For fans of J.D. Robb, Mary Higgins Clark, and James Patterson!What happens between death and the afterlife? Well, Pauline Ocean knows. After all, she's a world-class medium to the living, who specializes in helping lost spirits go "Home."When Julie, a new client, comes to her about a disturbing recurring dream, Pauline soon realizes this is no ordinary case, especially when a body turns up. As the case unfolds, Pauline finds herself on the trail of hidden secrets, dangerous enemies, and decades-old murders.Helping her is Mack, the household ghost, who brings to her a little girl with a tragic ending, a girl who touches Pauline's heart with her stunning idea of how to set things right.The life of a real psychic medium is always an adventure...and always full of both the living and the dead. Pauline Ocean would have it no other way.

Who would win the Olympic gold medals if all the competitors were animals? Each book in the series covers a different type of Olympic sport, while each chapter looks at a different event. Primarily intended as high-interest reads, the books contain information relating to biology, and allow readers countless opportunities to compare and contrast. In addition, medal tables at the back of the books tally medals won by the different animal classifications, including mammals, reptiles and birds. This book looks at Gymnastics, pitting squirrel against mountain goat in the balance beam and tree frog against flea in the vault.

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.

The first thrilling book in the bestselling Nick Caine adventure series!Nick Caine is a part-time archaeologist and full-time antiquities thief―a looter. And a very good one, too. So good that he catches the attention of the beautiful Marie Da Vinci, who offers him the chance of a lifetime: to locate the legendary Ciudad Blanca. The lost White City. A city purportedly filled with riches beyond belief.Against his better judgment, Nick agrees to help... and soon finds himself on a trail into the unknown. And close behind is someone who will stop at nothing to beat them to the prize. Nick Caine, of course, has a few surprises up his sleeve. After all, he's no ordinarily looter.★★★★★ "The plot sweeps you along from the very first page. You feel like your right in the thick of the jungle with Nick, Ishi, and Marie as they look for the lost temple of gold. At times I held my breath till I got to the next page to find out if our creative archaeologists made their way to freedom. This was indeed a fun read and I hope we hear more from them." ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "This is a page-turning adventure with witty, clever archaeologists. There's danger, intrigue and big treasure. Don't miss this fast-paced thrill ride from two compelling authors who have teamed up for what I hope will be a long series. I look forward to the next one. I'm already hooked on the characters and the premise of the series. Recommended read!" ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "This book hooks you from the first line and leaves you wanting more. Nick Caine is a looter, or a "creative archaeologist" in his mind. When Marie Da Vinci asks him for help in finding a fabled city that many have searched for and failed to find, he goes along for curiosity, and of course, the money. He didn't believe it was real, but her proof was just intriguing enough to get him interested.From the moment they set out, trouble dogs their footsteps. Creatures that shouldn't exist, and thankfully don't in real life, are there at every turn. It's Indiana Jones made so much better!The tale blends the "voices" of both authors beautifully and keeps the reader fully engaged from the first line to the last, and the dialogue felt extremely believable. Closing your eyes, you can watch the book unfold. It may be a shorter tale, but had it been 400 pages, it still would have felt like it was over too soon, and left me wishing for the next installment. That's the sign of a good book- when it all ends too soon. 5 stars! Highly recommended." ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "Two of my favorite authors team up! I absolutely LOVED this book!! I have a new favorite action hero! Nick Caine and his sidekick, Ishi make for a great adventure duo. Throw in a pretty girl and the story gets even more fun! I loved the action and adventure. There was never a dull moment and the characters and storyline were great fun. GREAT job Aiden and JR!!" ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "A collaboration of J.R. Rain and Aiden James, two of my favorite authors! The story is fast-paced and includes everything you could wish for: action, a little bit of romance, suspense, a few twists, fantastic and funny dialogue and characters you are going to fall in love with. I had a hard time putting the book down and was actually sad when I reached the end. Can't wait for the next installment!!!" ―Amazon reviewer

HIS NAME IS SPINOZA...AND HE FINDS THE MISSING.First in the Spinoza Trilogy of vampire mystery thrillers!Three years ago, high school student Veronica Fortune witnessed the brutal murder of her parents. Now armed and dangerous, she sets out to hunt down the very thing that destroyed her life.That is, until she disappears.Spinoza is a private investigator who specializes in finding the missing. He's good at what he does. Damn good. But he's also a recovering alcoholic and a royal mess. Hired to find Veronica, Spinoza won't let his personal demons—or demons of any kind—get in the way of finding the truth about the missing girl.Now following a bizarre set of clues that leads him into stranger and stranger territory, Spinoza is about to come face-to-face with something legendary...and something hungry for blood.For fans of Robert B. Parker, Robert Crais, and Charlaine Harris! The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo is the first in a trilogy of supernatural mystery novellas. Over 350 worldwide 5-star reviews. The #1 Kindle bestseller in mystery, fantasy, and paranormal! ★★★★★ "I can't wait to read the next book in the series! J.R. Rain makes his characters so life-like, that you can't help but get engrossed in the book." ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo is not what I expected... it was better! I loved the storyline and how Spinoza's character completely took me by surprise. I kind of expected him to be a little more passive, yet, you get in his way when he's on a case and he breaks out his inner fighter. I liked how he commits himself to a case. The characters are great. I would love to see this novel turn into a series as well." ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "I had not read JR Rain's works before, as I'm not really into vampires. But the title of this book peaked my interest, so I got it. It was a very fast paced read! A novella that is tightly written. Very enjoyable read! If you need a fast mental escape... this little novella is perfect for reading while waiting anywhere!" ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "Fantastic quick read! Compelling plot, believable characters. J.R. Rain has a flair for writing thrilling supernatural stories. Will read more of his books!" ―Amazon reviewer★★★★★ "Spinoza is one of my favorite characters!" ―Amazon reviewer

Bundle of FOUR #1 bestselling novels by J.R. Rain, including:MOON DANCE (Vampire for Hire #1)The 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...DARK HORSE (Jim Knighthorse #1)Written in the tradition of Robert B. Parker's Spenser and Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe, J.R. Rain introduces a new 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, a determined Jim Knighthorse sets out to bring two killers to justice.THE WITCH AND THE GENTLEMAN (The Witches #1)Allison Lopez is not your everyday Psychic Hotline operator. She's a real psychic with real abilities that seem to grow daily, thanks to her close association with an immortal friend.Now, as her abilities continue to grow, Allison meets a very strange woman who reveals a starling secret to her. Life, for Allison Lopez, is about to get even stranger...and more fantastic.And when she gets a phone call from a distraught father seeking answers to his daughter's murder, Allison finds herself in unfamiliar territory: looking for a cold-blooded killer. It will take all of Allison's abilities, both old and new, to catch an animal who preys on the innocent. And as the case unfolds, Allison is about to discover that not all is as it seems and life still has a few tricks up its sleeve.ICE WOLF (Book #1)Ellie Matthews is the new police chief in Hope, Alaska. An experienced homicide detective, she's running from a past that haunts her. One bullet changed her entire life and set her on a career path that collides with native lore, shape-shifter legends...and wolves.In Ice Wolf, a hunter stumbles upon a naked body. When Ellie and her deputy retrieve the frozen corpse, he's got a silver dagger in his chest but no ID. It's Ellie's first homicide case in Hope and she aims to solve it. But even stranger things happen and this murder investigation will be anything but routine. Ellie doesn't want to believe the forensic evidence, but there's something creepy about the John Doe victim. There's no way that she'd walk away from this case, but maybe she should run.The prime suspect is Alex Johnson, a bounty hunter who knows a lot more about shifters than he's telling. But is he crying wolf? Things could get downright steamy with Ellie's number-one suspect, who may be her only ally in town. But can this beauty trust a beastly hunk who's under arrest?