Send Down the Rain
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4.5 • 348 Ratings
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mountain Between Us comes a new, spellbinding story of buried secrets, lost love, and the promise of second chances.
Allie is still recovering from the loss of her family’s beloved waterfront restaurant on Florida’s Gulf Coast when she loses her second husband to a terrifying highway accident. Devastated and losing hope, she shudders to contemplate the future—until a cherished person from her past returns.
Joseph has been adrift for many years, wounded in both body and spirit and unable to come to terms with the trauma of his Vietnam War experiences. Just as he resolves to abandon his search for peace and live alone at a remote cabin in the Carolina mountains, he discovers a mother and her two small children lost in the forest. A man of character and strength, he instinctively steps in to help them get back to their home in Florida. There he will return to his own hometown—and witness the accident that launches a bittersweet reunion with his childhood sweetheart, Allie.
When Joseph offers to help Allie rebuild her restaurant, it seems the flame may reignite—until a 45-year-old secret from the past begins to emerge, threatening to destroy all hope for their second chance at love.
In Send Down the Rain, Charles Martin proves himself to be a storyteller of great wisdom and compassion who bears witness to the dreams we cherish, the struggles we face, and the courage we must summon when life seems to threaten what we hold most dear.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Martin (The Mountain Between Us) explores themes of grace, mercy, and forgiveness in this sweeping love story. Childhood sweethearts Joseph and Allie were ripped apart by the Vietnam War after Joseph was drafted. His years of service leave him decorated for bravery but broken in spirit. Instead of returning home to Florida's Gulf Coast and Allie, Joseph moves to a cabin in the mountains of North Carolina to live in solitude. After a chance encounter with a woman near his cabin who is trying to move her children to Florida, Joseph decides to help her and finally return home. While in Florida, Joseph witnesses a fiery tanker accident that takes the life of Allie's husband, Jake. Upon discovering the victim's identity, Joseph contacts Allie and offers to help her rebuild her struggling restaurant. But their budding relationship is threatened by 45-year-old secrets that will shake them, their loved ones, and even the American public when revealed. Joseph displays an unexpected, hard-earned compassion after the suffering he endured during an unpopular and horrific war. His story acknowledges the unique trauma combat veterans share and the painful aftermath many never completely work through. While faith elements are subtle, Martin slowly unveils Joseph's commitment to God. In this relatable tale of recovery from physical and emotional trauma, Martin beautifully captures the essence of Christian principles of sacrifice and forgiveness.
Customer Reviews
Send Down The Rain
Good read
Very good story
Good story of a mans love, for his family, his country, his friends, and for people who need loving. Very enjoyable read. Will definitely read more by Charles Martin.
Well Done
I was impressed with the story and of his telling of it. Well done. Worth the read.