Blood Rain

In Jaye Roycraft’s Blood Rain, Dina and the Palladia’s cargo are purloined by the notorious Phoenix.

Raider Alecto Kylariz, known as the Phoenix, will have his revenge even if it necessitates abducting Dina. He is determined to avenge the Blood Rain that left his lover and 250 Xegens dead by the hand of Dhagaz. What he did not consider was Dina’s refusal to be a meek and docile captive. As he struggles with Dina, he rediscovers passion and empathy. Could he relinquish his quest for vengeance for Dina?

Dina seeks to escape Kylariz’s ship and resume her journey to Rayn; however, as he travels deeper into Syn space, she loses hope. Dina wants to survive even if she must accept that she will never see Rayn again. Longing to understand Kylariz’s buried anguish, Dina experiences intense and loving feelings for him. Without warning Rayn arrives to rescue her.

Jaye Roycraft’s sequel to Rainscape is a poignant tale of heartache, infidelity, love, and forgiveness. Blood Rain is a riveting saga of enduring love and the strength of body and mind to survive without hope. Will Rayn and Dina be reunited? Or will her time spent with Kylariz destroy their bond?

Blood Rain is a provocative depiction of the malevolence and immorality concealed in duty to the law. Sometimes evil is hidden within society among those who we trust. Jaye Roycraft deftly melds SF with a story of self-discovery, healing, and trust. I eagerly look forward to another book set in the Syn universe.

Reviewed by: Dena