I read and loved Allen's debut Pay Dirt Road this past Spring.
And her sophomore novel was just as great!

Hard Rain by Samantha Jayne Allen is a satisfying small town mystery!

Annie I enjoyed this character a lot. It was so good to follow her story again!
She is determined and she won't stop till she finds answers.
The town of Garnett, Texas was a captivating setting. I love small town settings and she writes it well.
Samantha Jayne Allen and her vivid descriptions that pull readers into the story.
This is somewhat of a slow burn, but it held my attention and not once did I ever get bored!
Allen has written a terrific mystery that crime fiction and murder mystery fans will enjoy this one.

'Annie's own convictions are put to the ultimate test as long-held secrets, corruption, and violence are exposed like the ruin that lies beneath receding waters.'

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Minotaur Books,
Thank You for your generosity and approving this eARC!

I didn't know there would be a sequel to Pay Dirt Road so I was pleasantly surprised to see this book on NetGalley. I'm glad I got approved because this book was just as good as the first one. Annie McIntyre, who is now working full time at her grandfather's investigations firm, is given her first solo case. A woman who was rescued during a recent flood asks Annie to find the man who helped her to safety before he was swept away by the floodwaters. When Annie's initial search turns up a different person- a murder victim- she realizes the case is more complicated than she initially thought. Her determination to find the missing man gets her closer to the truth but also closer to an unseen danger that is closer than she realizes. I enjoyed this second adventure with Annie, who is a fascinating character. She keeps digging for the truth even while she struggles with her personal family drama. Samantha Jayne Allen has written another tense, slow burning story that keeps you rooting for Annie the whole way. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.