Scarlet Rain

Kristin Cast

May 2016 · The Escaped Book 2 · Diversion Books

About this ebook

Spirits of plague infest the world in this new adult paranormal romance by the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of the House of Night series.

Alek, the immortal son of the Furies, has been charged with recapturing the souls of the damned who have escaped the torment of Tartarus and invaded the Mortal Realm. He is joined by Eva, a young woman who has discovered that she is both blessed and cursed with powers beyond comprehension. But the challenges these two heroes face are far more dangerous than they ever imagined.

The Nosoi—spirits of plague—have been unleashed on the Mortal Realm, bringing with them an insidiously adaptable pandemic. Eva has yet to harness the abilities needed to defeat such a powerful enemy, and Alek sustains catastrophic wounds in the attempt. Now they must rely on detective James Graham, and Eva’s best friend Bridget, if they are to even slow the plague’s spread. But can mere mortals come through in the face of such overwhelming peril?

"One of the greatest paranormal books in a while, Scarlet Rain’s characters are incredibly well developed and its plot is explosive. You’ll be up all night reading this thrilling story."—RT Book Reviews

Ratings and reviews

Alek, immortal son of the Furies, was tasked to recapture the creatures that escaped Tartarus and ventured into the Mortal Realm. He is helped by Eva Kostas, the new Oracle. This new adult fantasy takes place in Tartarus and Tulsa. Let me preface this review with, when I started reading the book, I did not realize it was the second book in the series. I could follow the story with no problem, but it is possible I would have enjoyed it more if I read the Book one, Amber Smoke, first. I liked the characters. Eva recently learned that she is the new Oracle and is still discovering her powers. She deals with a lot in a short amount of time. Alex is brave and determined. The two have good chemistry. I like that detective James Graham follows his instincts and helps Eva and Alex. Bridget is an excellent friend. The characters are believable and well developed. There were a few times that the story did not hold my interests, and I found myself skimming. I love Greek mythology, so I am always interested contemporary stories base on the myths. Kristin Cast does a good job of incorporating the old with the new. Complimentary copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

RT Book Reviews: Cast has been killing it in the book game, and the second Escaped installment is no different. One of the greatest paranormal books in a while, Scarlet Rain’s characters are incredibly well developed and its plot is explosive. You’ll be up all night reading this thrilling story. And then you’ll want to start all over again. Eva and Alek are once again thrust together in order to save the mortal realm. Eva has been gifted — even if it may feel like a curse — and she must use those gifts to save the world. Still, she must learn to master her power, which she hasn’t managed yet. Without control, how can Eva stop a plague or defeat the powerful enemy? With the help of Alek and some unusual allies, the team will band together to try to stop the clever Nosoi — and save their home. Reviewed by: Meera Patel

Hopeful that the next one comes out soon. Finished this one in two days I couldn't put it down. Amazing read keeps you reading.

About the author

Kristin Cast, daughter of author P. C. Cast, has won awards for her poetry and journalism. She is a New York Times bestselling author and currently attends Northeastern State University, Oklahoma, where she is working toward her goal of becoming a veterinarian.