{"product_id":"the-rains-paperback","title":"The Rains - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGregg Hurwitz\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the ITW Thriller Award for Best YA Novel \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A brilliant, terrifying, rule-breaking reimagining of the zombie novel.\"--Jonathan Maberry, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRot \u0026amp; Ruin\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"One of those all-too-creepy-and-believable stories. Chilling \"--Ridley Pearson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Readers with a \u003ci\u003e5th Wave\u003c\/i\u003e-shaped hole in their sf-loving hearts will rejoice.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"In his first book for teens, Hurwitz crafts a tense, disturbing tale that's simultaneously a story driven by brother love and the determination to survive against impossible odds.\"--\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOrphan X \u003c\/i\u003eand comics in the \u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWolverine\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePunisher \u003c\/i\u003euniverses comes this relentlessly thrilling adventure perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe 5th Wave\u003c\/i\u003e. A Hollywood screenwriter, developer, and producer (\u003ci\u003eV\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Henry\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlack Flags\u003c\/i\u003e), Gregg Hurwitz brings his cinematic flair to this suspenseful new tale. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn one terrifying night, the peaceful community of Creek's Cause turns into a war zone. No one under the age of eighteen is safe. Chance Rain and his older brother, Patrick, have already fended off multiple attacks from infected adults by the time they arrive at the school where other young survivors are hiding. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMost of the kids they know have been dragged away by once-trusted adults who are now ferocious, inhuman beings. The parasite that transformed them takes hold after people turn eighteen--and Patrick's birthday is only a few days away. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDetermined to save Patrick's life and the lives of the remaining kids, the brothers embark on a mission to uncover the truth about the parasites--and what they find is horrifying. Battling an enemy not of this earth, Chance and Patrick become humanity's only hope for salvation.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGREGG HURWITZ is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling thriller author. His novels, including \u003ci\u003eThey're Watching\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTrust No One\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Crime Writer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTroubleshooting, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOrphan X, \u003c\/i\u003ehave been shortlisted for numerous literary awards, graced top ten lists, and have been translated into over two dozen languages. He is also a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling comic book writer, having penned stories for Marvel and DC. Additionally, he's written screenplays for many major studios and written, developed, and produced television for various networks. Hurwitz resides in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 368\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 17, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rains\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Middle Grades, 6 and up\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748744921376,"sku":"9780765382689","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/313efefd14abbaf4b7b6831a4961161b.webp?v=1779915090","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-rains-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}