Umm...what did I just read? I think you really have to have a particular sense of humor to really appreciate this. It was definitely nerd humor and it was satire for sure, but I think there was a mystery in there somewhere? I read an ARC, so it's possible the book still needed editing, but the writing was definitely uneven and there were places where the wrong word was used. So on the surface, it's about Dan the Weatherman trying to solve the case of the killer rain partly because he really thinks the rain is killing people (well, flattening them and therefore killing them), but also so he can get his dog back from his ex-wife, who is also an FBI agent who is conspiring to keep the killer rain a secret by whisking away the flat people and preventing anyone from talking about it. Oddly enough, he is working with his ex's new husband, who is also a medical examiner for the NYC department. There's a bunch of other craziness thrown into this, including the fact that he has a copper plate in his head and lightning follows him around but can't hurt him because the copper plate diverts the electricity from his heart. Oh, and did I mention his genius sister Spacey Stacey who is building a spaceship out of Goodwill parts in order to escape into space as the Earth continues to go to pot? Yeah, this was absolutely a ridiculous book. But for whatever reason, I kept on reading it and it even got a little bit more interesting as time went on. As I said, a very peculiar type of humor. I definitely had to be in the right mindset for this one. There is a blurb at the end where the author talks a little bit of her work at Sandia National Labs, which is a contractor for the Federal Government. She incorporated a few of her scientific experiences into this story, including a biometric hand scanner.

So an odd bit of story, but it's a quick read and I will willingly read the second installment when it comes out.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This book was terrible. I know it's meant to be some kind of satire, but it's written so strangely and the main character is just awful. It's so oddly written that it felt like it was written by an A.I. that was trying to pass as human but failing.

Mysterious Deaths, Impending Doom, Plus Really Serious Stuff, Like Dognapping

After a few pages, I had considered tossing this book into the DNR pile, but there was so much originality in the concept that I decided to keep reading. I'm very glad I did! It's an entertaining and thought-provoking book.

Weatherman 1 is written in an unconventional style that may be off-putting for the impatient. However, it's actually strong and timely science fiction masquerading as a whimsical black comedy. The farcical elements gave the author's delivery more punch during the sobering moments within the madness.

Besides, deadly serious topics such as climate change, government cover-ups, and the personal devastation frequently meted out by the fickle social media bully pulpit wouldn't be very entertaining without a liberal dose of humor to elevate it.

I had the good fortune of scoring an advance reader's copy of Weatherman 1: Killer Rain. If you like scifi with a big scoop of funny business, you'll love this book. I eagerly look forward to reading the next in the series!

I received an arc in exchange for an honest review.

I ceased reading this book around the 15% mark. This book is not to my taste.

The story is a nihilist absurdist chaotic gonzo rage fest. The point of view character is an arsehole. I usually need to connect to a character to enjoy a story, and found no one likeable. To be fair, this is a plot driven book, not character driven, as far as I could tell.

Admittedly, One reason I had difficulty with this book is that many elements are logical extrapolations of what has been happening in the US for the last few years.

I gave this book 3 stars because it is not to my taste, yet it did not seem fair to rate it lower.