Ravens In The Rain: A Noir Love Story by Christie & Jeff Santo | Review
Book Details
Ravens In The Rain: A Noir Love Story by Christie Santo, Jeff Santo
Published by BOOKBABY on 09/22/2021
Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Noir, Mystery & Detective, Romantic Suspense
Format: Audiobook, eBook, Paperback
Pages: 248
Ravens In The Rain centers around Pru and Carney, she's a woman with a past, and he's a man with no future. Down on luck and down on love, they meet over a game of chance at an off-strip Vegas casino, and Carney wonders if Pru's sparkle is what he needs to lift him from his darkness. He doesn't even mind that she swiped a hundred-dollar bill from an old cowboy. It excites him.
While Pru, disillusioned by her sparkle, is now accustomed to the cynical disposition of vagabond life. She's not looking for a one-night stand; she's looking for survival and sizing Carney up as a comfortable solution, for the moment. When she finds out who he really is, she'll ante up for the game of her life.
This romantic noir is a turbulent flight; like dating in the 21st century, it's dangerous and daring.
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My thoughts on Ravens in the Rain
Do you love romantic noir fiction? Then run don’t walk to grab your wallet and get your copy of Raven in the Rain by Christie & Jeff Santo.
This husband & wife team recently published their first novel. Their expertise in films shows through as the book plays in your head like a black & white romantic suspense movie.
Carney and Pru meet up in Vegas, and it’s action at first sight. They each bring a lot of baggage to their romantic tale. But the question is, are they better together?
This tale throws many twists and turns at the reader, not allowing you to stop turning the pages to discover the next thing about to befall our duo. At 258 pages, this is a quick read that you don’t want to miss.
I found the pacing perfect for my reading style, and the characters are well-developed, making you root for them from the opening pages.
The writing style leans a little more to the tell side than show, but it certainly didn’t affect my reading pleasure.
I award Ravens in the Rain my highest rating, 5/5 stars.
This review is my honest, unbiased opinion of a book I own.
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About Christie Santo
Christie Santo has published short stories and poetry and has freelanced as a ghostwriter.
She received her BA in creative writing from California State University Long Beach and has over a decade of independent filmmaking experience in writing, editing, producing, and acting.
Ravens In The Rain: A Noir Love Story is her debut novel.
She lives in Burbank with her husband and two Boston Terrier dogs.
About Jeff Santo
Jeff Santo is a screenwriter/director and has over 25 years of indie filmmaking experience. He’s a member of both the WGA and DGA and
Ravens In The Rain is Jeff’s debut novel.
He lives in Burbank, California, with his wife, Christie, and their two Boston Terriers.
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