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    Devil Sent the Rain: A Mystery
    Devil Sent the Rain: A Mystery
    Devil Sent the Rain: A Mystery
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    Devil Sent the Rain: A Mystery

    Written by Lisa Turner

    Narrated by Joel Richards

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    Edgar-nominated and bestselling author Lisa Turner’s hard-boiled Detective Billy Able returns in this dark Southern mystery about the murder of a dazzling Memphis socialite—and the scandals revealed in the wake of her death

    The heart can be an assassin. Detective Billy Able knows that from experience.

    Fresh from solving Memphis’ most sensational murder case, Homicide Detective Billy Able and his ambitious new partner Frankie Malone are called to a bizarre crime scene on the outskirts of town. A high society attorney has been murdered while dressed in a wedding gown. Billy is shocked to discover he has a very personal connection to the victim. When the attorney’s death exposes illegal practices at her family’s prestigious law firm, the scandal is enough to rock the southern city’s social world.

    In a tale of the remnants of Old South aristocracy and entitlement, twisted by greed and vengeance, Billy must confront the secrets of his own past to have any chance at solving the murder of the girl he once knew. But as he seeks the truth, he’s drawn closer to an embittered killer bent on revenge—and eliminating the threat Billy poses.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateSep 27, 2016
    ISBN9780062665775
    Author

    Lisa Turner

    Born in Memphis, Lisa Turner travels between her ancestral home in the Deep South and her writing getaway on the wildly beautiful coast of Nova Scotia.

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    • 3/5
      A southern mystery. A team of detectives trying to find a killer. The victim is from an old southern "family of consequence" which has them at times tiptoeing among the suspects.This is a well written mystery, though I couldn't seem to connect with the characters of the detectives. Detectives Billy Able is emotional and Detective Frankie Malone is nasty or maybe I mean hasty. I found myself infrequently distracted as the narrative of the book stated this wasn’t the first case of these two detective, I kept asking myself is this a series? Should I go back and read a previous book?I was given this book to read for a fair and honest review.
    • 4/5
      Memphis homicide detective Billy Able and his partner Frankie Malone are assigned to investigate the murder of a prominent local attorney and member of one of the Old South’s aristocratic families. Billy and Caroline, the murder victim, were lovers for a brief time during their teenage years, but despite this conflict of interest, he is kept on the case. Caroline’s mother and brother do not seem to be particularly troubled by her death, and they greet Billy with hostility. Caroline’s father and grandmother are saddened by the loss but suffering from dementia and not much help. A helpful cousin seems to be more concerned about a family member that disappeared five years ago, and at points, Billy’s emotional attachment to the victim threatens to hamper the investigation. “Devil Sent the Rain” is a well-crafted mystery. Turner sprinkles enough clues to give readers a chance to solve the murder. But are things as they seem or are some of the events red herrings designed to confuse the reader. The motive and identity of the murderer remain just out of reach, cleverly maintaining readers’ interest until close to the end. Turner’s depiction of the aristocratic family is convincing. In contrast to many mysteries, Turner also gives Billy’s partner, Malone, a meaningful role. My only complaint is that Turner, like many authors I have read recently, seems to have a need to tell us how life turned out for each of the supporting characters. The case is solved and the story over, but the book continues for another fifteen pages. It was my decision to continue reading to the end, so I suppose it’s my fault if I am dissatisfied. Unfortunately, I know the Zeigarnik effect would have pestered me no end if I had failed to read through to the end. Still, it’s an unfortunate choice to have to make at the end of such a good book: Read fifteen slightly boring pages at the risk of being disappointed or wonder what happened.
    • 5/5
      What is there to say about this one except the one word...AWESOME! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters were very well written and stayed true throughout the story. The plot kept thickening. Read this one when you have plenty of time to just sit around and have a me day because you won't want to put it down once you start to read. Kudos to the author Lisa Turner...job very well done....maybe more books with the main characters Billy Able and Frankie...nice thought!!!!
    • 4/5
      I prefer to start series at the beginning, so I got the first two before reading this, and I'm glad I did. This can be read as a stand-alone, but I thought I got more out of it having the backstory. Well-written description of the South as well as the human characters. I love finding new mystery authors, so I'm glad I received this book. Adding Lisa Turner (and Det. Billy Able) to my list.
    • 4/5
      Lisa Turner's newest release is Devil Sent the Rain, the latest installment in her Detective Billy Able series. It's a first read of this author for me - but won't be my last. (And yes, this could be read as a stand-alone)A good prologue always draws me into a book, eager to find answers to what has been presented in the first few pages.....who and why being the ones that spring to mind most often. The opening of Devil Sent the Rain absolutely drew me in. An unnamed pregnant woman, driving to her own wedding, is shot in cold blood.Billy Able and his partner Frankie Malone of the Memphis Police Dept. boast the highest solve rate on the squad. They're handed this case when the identity of the high profile victim is discovered. The pressure is on from both the victim's family and police higher-ups to solve it quickly.This was my first introduction to this pair. For the record, Frankie is a woman. Both are strong characters with very different personalities. Frankie is smart, tough and ambitious. Billy has some baggage, but he too is a smart cop, often relying on his intuition and hunches. They play off each other well. References are made to past cases, but I never felt out of the loop. Instead, I felt like reading more of this pair by picking up the previous two books.Turner also brings in the South as a character. Attitudes and history are woven into everyday descriptions and settings, as well as figuring into the plot. Turner is from Memphis and her personal knowledge adds to the tone and tenor of the novel.Turner's plotting is well paced, relying more on interactions and dialogue than forensic evidence for the final whodunit. And this is what I liked about the book - it is character driven. We become invested in the lead characters. And there is no doubt as to who is on the other side of the fence - they're quite easy to dislike. Billy's personal connection to the victim and her family makes the case personal. The run up to the final whodunit is fairly well telegraphed, but there are many red herrings and a choice of suspects laid along the way to muddy the waters and keep the reader wondering until that last chapter. (How many metaphors did I just mangle!)I always enjoy the origin of a book title. In this case it's a discussion of the circumstances surrounding another death...."They brought in boats and dragged the fields and tried to search the riverbanks, but the current was too fast. It started to rain. Poured for three days. I stopped at a convenience store for sandwiches and coffee. This crazy-looking woman in line got in my face and whispered, 'The devil sent the rain.' Then she crossed herself. It was creepy."I love discovering new authors and series and Lisa Turner has been added to my list of authors to follow.
    • 3/5
      A much stronger installment in this series, much more polished and enjoyable than A Little Death in Dixie and continuing the improved main characters from Gone Dead Train. Gone are the annoying dead ends, replaced with interesting secondary characters and relevant twists resulting in an entertaining read. As a native Memphian I really enjoyed trying to guess who in this one.
    • 3/5
      Memphis police detective Billy Able is back after a nine-month-long hiatus. His previous case was high profile amongst the wealthy and elite Southern gentry. Now he's facing another high-profile case, the murder of young female attorney from a monied Southern family in Devil Sent the Rain by Lisa Turner.After his last case, Billy Able took time off from the Memphis Police Department and followed his lover to Atlanta. When that relationship began to fizzle out, he returned to Memphis and work. Now he must deal with a high-profile case that involves someone from his past, a childhood friend and former girlfriend. Caroline Lee was murdered under very strange and mysterious circumstances. After breaking her engagement to Dr. Raj Sharma, a renowned neurosurgeon, she apparently was on her way to get married...but no one knows who the groom was going to be. Billy must wade through Caroline's past in his attempt to uncover the murder but his investigation dislodges a missing person's case, family members with plenty of secrets to hide, a jealous ex-fiance and more. Can he discover the murderer before it's too late?Devil Sent the Rain is the second book in the Billy Able series by Lisa Turner, following The Gone Dead Train. This Southern gothic mystery provides more than just murder, there's a missing person's case (Caroline's cousin) that may or may not be linked to Caroline's murder, a con-artist, embezzlement, alcoholism, drug addiction, and of course the politics of dealing with a family that wants to keep their secrets hidden. I enjoyed the partnership between Billy Able and Frankie Malone and only wish that their investigative partnership had a more prominent role in the story. If you enjoy reading mysteries then I recommend you add Devil Sent the Rain to your TBR list. This was the first book I've read by Ms. Turner and I plan on spending part of my weekend reading The Gone Dead Train. I look forward to reading more in the Billy Able series in the future.
    • 5/5
      Received in exchange for an honest reviewI loved the book, well written, engaging story line, and believable. It keeps you on your toes as you try and determine who killed Caroline an attorney. Seems there are a lot of people who want her dead. FYI bodies do not pile up which is good
    • 4/5
      Devil Sent the Rain by Lisa Turner is a 2016 William Morrow Paperback publication. I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.This is book two in the Billy Able detective series, but it can read as a stand alone. However, now that I’ve read this one, I am hoping to squeeze the first book into my reading schedule. When Caroline Lee, an attorney who ditched her fiancé, is found dead in her car, still wearing her wedding dress, it soon becomes apparent she is a homicide victim. Billy Able must determine who would want Caroline dead, and why. Well, I have to say, I am impressed with this mystery and found I really like Billy Able, the southern atmosphere, and the Gothic tones, which are NOT supernatural, but are pure in the sense that the book features delusional and damaged characters- and that’s putting it mildly.When Caroline Lee, a lawyer and member of a prominent southern family is found dead in her car after calling off her wedding, the suspects pile up in a hurry, giving detective Billy Able a lot to work on. As the saga unfolds, he discovers a personal connection to the case and the family. But, as he digs deeper he uncovers a world of shady dealings and the closer he comes to unmasking the killer, the closer he comes to putting himself in grave danger. This story is a twisted family saga and crime story that perfectly captures the tones and overlays of the south, which always appeals to me. I love those deep roots, family secrets and lies, competition, revenge, backstabbing, and the melodrama and desperation that usually suck a reader into its lethal steaming pot of poison, but add in a good murder mystery, a complex detective, shocking twists and mind blowing revelations, you the makings of, not only a good detective story, but good literary novel as well. While the story is certainly dark and pretty heavy, it’s not packed with graphic violence, but instead is character driven, focusing on the scheming, various crimes and motives, and has more of psychological edge, which is another plus in my book. I can see this series becoming a favorite of mine, so I will catch up with the first book, which will hopefully keep me pacified while I impatiently wait for the third release. 4 stars
    • 3/5
      Billie Abe is sent to a murder scene where he discovers he knows the victim. The victim, an teenage romance is a highly successful attorney from a prestigious family in Memphis. Billy grew up on the wrong side of the tracks and his dealings with the family as a teenager puts him in conflict with the family. His partner , Frankie Malone is trying to build a solid footing within the department.The twists and turns takes the reader through the layers of The Old South and the poor South with each providing a clue to the next . A quick read but one not to miss. Readers in Memphis area will enjoy the storylines related to the music of the area.
    • 4/5
      Other reviewers have recapped the story very well so I won't do that here. This was my first book by Lisa Turner and before I was halfway through it I had ordered the first two in this series. I liked the writing and the story and wanted more of the backstory and history of the partners Billy Able and Frankie Malone. This can easily be read as a stand alone however.
    • 4/5
      The murder of an attorney on the way to her wedding brings homicide detective Billy Able and his partner Frankie Malone into a baffling case that drags Billy down memory lane. The murdered woman, Caroline Lee, is part of a prominent family . . . and she was his teenage love. The suspect list grows as the detectives investigate, but hints of disreputable dealings at the family law firm and a suggestion that the disappearance of Caroline’s cousin five years ago might somehow be related combine to complicate matters. Can Billy find the answers or will Caroline’s death become a haunting cold case?With its strong sense of place, this story is melodramatic and suffused with stereotypical Southern aristocratic folks and the traditions of old money and deeply-rooted, multigenerational families. With the murder investigation taking center stage, readers will appreciate the ever-growing pool of suspects and the dogged determination of Billy Able find the truth.Recommended. I received a free copy of this book through the LibraryThing Early Readers program
    • 4/5
      This is an interesting mystery that captures the sense of entitlement typical of families with long-standing wealth and power. That entitlement is further complicated by the culture of the Deep South, which often has its own rules. The author plays into these issues quite well.Pacing is steady, as the plot unravels around a prominent family with closely guarded secrets. The story feels like part police procedural and part family drama. We go along with the homicide detectives, piecing together clues and uncovering the secrets. I figured out the 'whodunit' aspect about midway because certain clues stood out. But the author did a good job of maintaining doubt in my mind and I enjoyed how it all played out.I didn't know this book was part of a series until events were referred to that had clearly taken place in a previous book. Those references were minor, and this book reads well as a stand-alone.
    • 4/5
      I'm a sucker for novels set in the South and this one didn't disappoint. I can only hope that the "good families" of the South aren't really as despicable as these are, but hey, that's what makes for a good mystery. Based on this one, I'm inspired to read another "Billy Able" book. I received this book free from LibraryThing Early Reviewers program in return for an unbiased review.
    • 4/5
      Devil Sent The Rain by Lisa Turner has a lot of things I enjoy in a mystery. It’s set in the South, has interesting characters, around 300 pages, and keeps you guessing on who done what to whom until the very end. Being a Southerner Ms. Turner does a good job of describing the quaintness and the quirks of us folks born down in Dixie. It’s a quick read that will have you coming back for more.