The Rains

The Rains Brothers, Book 1

By: Gregg Hurwitz

Narrated by: Todd Haberkorn

In the tradition of Rick Yancey's The 5th Wave, the first YA novel from New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz. In one terrifying night, the peaceful community of Creek's Cause turns into a war zone. No one under the age of eighteen is safe. Chance Rain and his older brother, Patrick, have already fended off multiple attacks from infected adults by the time they arrive at the school where other young survivors are hiding.

Most of the kids they know have been dragged away by once-trusted adults who are now ferocious, inhuman beings. The parasite that transformed them takes hold after people turn eighteen - and Patrick's birthday is only a few days away.

Determined to save Patrick's life and the lives of the remaining kids, the brothers embark on a mission to uncover the truth about the parasites - and what they find is horrifying. Battling an enemy not of this earth, Chance and Patrick become humanity's only hope for salvation.

©2016 Gregg Hurwitz. (P)2016 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

Thriller Award Winner, Best Young Adult Novel, 2018

Is there a second book?! Wow!

I totally enjoyed this book! I'm hoping for a continuation of the story. Great listen.

Don't say the "Z" word

This is not a zombie novel. Let me start there. It's a creative take on on that genre that's worth a listen. I've never listened to this narrator before but he did a good job distinguishing the characters and keeping a steady flow in the story. It's not what I expected and although I felt like the ending was a bit lacking... I'll be looking for the sequel. Bottom line: it's worth the credit

Edge of your seat

I found myself wishing for a break in the action...this entire series will have you on the edge of your seat from the first chapter to the last sentence. Buckle up!

Good story with glitches

This is a good audio book, but several chapters actually repeat themselves over exactly the same as the previous chapter.

Another brilliant masterpiece by Gregg Hurwitz!

Loved the story line. Love, love, love the narrator! This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Thankfully book 2 is already written and available in audio form.

awesome narraration!

awesome story and the narrarator is the best I've heard. can't wait to hear more!

Not my favorite Hurwitz work but a captivating end

Any additional comments?

This book felt like a set up, and it was. It made it a bit slow, though the ending was great and has me eager for the next installment

It the first in a sequel

The story was OK. It’s geared more for teens than adults. I was disappointed to realize it was the first in a series. I wanted a stand alone story.

Too much violence

I know it’s a horror story but too graphic for me
Dnf. Performance was good

Awesome

I drive a semi truck so I'm always looking for something to keep me entertained. this book done it. the narrator was spectacular at giving you the emotion the characters was feeling in his voice. excellent listen if you're into zombie/alien books