ARC FROM NET GALLEY

Paul Czarcik detective vs. Daniel Langdon avenging angel. That is all I can give you of a great debut, fantastic pieces that fir if you pay attention. Gruesome in parts but winner winner chicken dinner here for all who read!!

I was given a free advance copy for my honest review

There are many crimes that are so heinous that we imagine killing the perpetrator. However, we don’t do it because it is not morally acceptable. But how many times do we read about a criminal who got what he/she deserved and did an internal victory fist pump? Now imagine being the detective responsible for apprehending someone, who to us, deserves a medal. Paul Czarcik is that detective.

Rain Will Come makes us ask ourselves some tough questions:

Is it wrong to rejoice when evil people experience what they inflicted on their victims? Does it make you just as evil as them to find pleasure in their suffering?

Daniel Langdon decided to become an avenging angel and he did it with as much blood, gore, and pain as possible. How many wrongs can he make right in his own twisted way before Detective Czarcik catches up?

I enjoyed this book thoroughly. The writing was excellent. The author was very adept at descriptions without being too wordy. The story flowed and the action was tight. Even the love story within was perfectly placed so the focus was not taken away from the main gist of the story. The only thing I disliked was his misconception about tattoos and members of unsavory societies. I saw that this is the author's first book and in that case, I would definitely read more of his work.

However, a word of warning: If you are squeamish, you probably should not try this book. Mr. Holgate spared no details when describing the blood and gore present at the murder scenes.

This was a good book featuring multiple genres with enough plot hooks to keep you interested.
It was a good solid read

This was a good book. It had some crime aspects, some suspense aspects, and some romance aspects. It was a great mixture of my usual favorite genres into one great read! I believe this is the first novel by this author, definitely the first of his that I have read, but I am looking forward to what else he puts out. I would definitely recommend this read to a friend.

A dark cat & mouse game!

The first words that came to mind when I start reading this book were dark and seedy. The main character is so deeply flawed, yet in the beginning, you really don't know why. As a seasoned Detective with Chicago PD, he spends his days drinking and spending his free time in the company of call girls, "just to talk". This is his life, until a string of grisly murders forces him to hunt for a killer, hell bent of achieving his own ghoulish goals before it's too late.

I found the writing in this book to very descriptive and if you enjoy cop dramas like Bosch or Dexter, you'll thoroughly enjoy this book. It certainly kept my attention and, while there really wasn't much of a twist (as a seasoned thriller reader, you'll spot it coming), you are entwined with the characters and compelled to finish This book is not for the faint of heart and is extremely descriptive in the way the killer maims and tortures his victims. I didn't find it overly done and thought it fit in well with the story. What I didn't love, was the romance, which really felt unnecessary and contrived. As someone who tries to put myself in the characters shoes, I just had a hard time finding the romantic element believable.

Overall, I would recommend this book and found it thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read and review.

Holgate’s debut novel is a rather good one. In fact it’s one of the better novels I’ve read this year.

I liked the back and forth between the protagonist and the serial killer. What I found fascinating was the crooked moral compass of both the cop and killer. In many respects they had more similarities than differences.

The author definitely doesn’t shy away from the grotesque but doesn’t overstuff with too many details. Felt like it was a good mix.

Fast paced and definitely a quick read. I can easily see this becoming a tv series or movie. Here’s hoping for a sequel.

Thank you to #NetGalley for providing me a copy of #RainWillCome

Rain You Come is a fantastic gruesome thriller. The book will book you from the first chapter and is fast paced. Well written and well developed characters. A must read.

WARNING: GRISLY, GRUESOME DETAILS!!
Thomas Holgate starts off running. The first murder pulls you into the drama. It then slows down for a bit, but keep reading because it gets a lot better. I wouldn’t quite call this a thriller because I am not on the edge of my seat, yet! (This is at 25 percent.)
If you have a weak constitution or are squeamish, please do not read this book. Mr. Holgate gives us very graphic descriptions of his crime scenes. I thought the first one was shocking but this second scene, gory!
At about 40 percent this book picks up drastically! The killer pays Czarcik a visit, and in the next scene, his boss is telling him he needs to retire (and it isn’t a suggestion). As you have read in the description, the detective is broken, which equates to alcohol, drugs, and hookers. At this point I don’t want to go into any more detail. No spoilers here.
WOW what a great debut novel! The writing had some parts that could’ve been left out and would not have affected the story in the least, but it was what I would call an old-fashioned hard-boiled detective novel. And the ending had a real twist.
I would rate this about a 3.5 star, leaning towards 4. I am very happy I persevered and read through to the end. I recommend this book as long as you are not squeamish. This book was quite graphic in its torture-to-death scenes.
Thank you to Thomas Holgate, Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for providing me an ARC.

I think I will be in the minority here with my review. I will agree, fast paced, and yes, kept my attention. I looked forward to reading it and finishing it. Yet, I can’t say I enjoyed the ride. I did not like any of the characters. Their moral compasses beg the question, how can people act so egregiously? Not just the “bad guys” but the “good guys too.” The entire story did not bode well for my taste and I’m not being puritanical when I say that. I think the story line was far fetched and not believable. Three stars because it kept my interest. Thank you Netgalley and Thomas and Mercer for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

Paul Czarcik, the longest-tenured detective in the Illinois Bureau of Judicial Enforcement, puts the rest of the team to shame. Ruthless and riddled with vices, Czarcik always gets his man. And fast. Until now…

A double slaying isn’t the open-and-shut case of urban crime he’s used to. Connecting it to a high-profile Texas judge, Czarcik realizes something bigger is going on. It’s the work of a serial killer for whom Chicago is just the beginning. Now he’s inviting Czarcik to play catch-me-if-you-can on a cross-country murder spree.

Thank you to net galley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book

Absolutely, most definitely recommend! Fast-paced, hooked from the beginning!! Read in just a few hours. Great debut ... Can't wait to read more by this author.

Thank you #netgalley and #Thomas&Mercer for the eARC.

Paul Czarcik is a veteran detective with the Illinois Bureau of Enforcement, he’s a man you don’t want to mess with; and if you’re a bad guy, he will find you. But his latest case is proving to be a very difficult one to crack. The double murder appears to have links to a Texas judge, and a Chicago serial killer who’s thoroughly enjoying his work, What follows is a game of cat and mouse with the detective and a disturbed killer, who leads Czarcik on a chase across the country. Czarcik leaves behind his badge (and his better judgement) to catch a monster. Be prepared for some real surprises in this highly addictive thriller