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Start with The Rains and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Rains
Book 1 by Gregg Hurwitz • Published 2016
In a small town, a meteorite turns everyone over eighteen into ferocious, zombie-like hosts. Chance Rain and his brother Patrick must lead the surviving children to safety before Patrick reaches the age of infection.
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Rains reading order
Ends with Last Chance
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Book 1:The Rains
Gregg Hurwitz • 2016
In a small town, a meteorite turns everyone over eighteen into ferocious, zombie-like hosts. Chance Rain and his brother Patrick must lead the surviving children to safety before Patrick reaches the age of infection.
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Book 2:Last Chance
Mary Stone • 2023
With a victim’s life hanging by a thread, Emma Last is given one final chance to stop a ruthless predator, knowing that failure will haunt her—literally and figuratively—forever.
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Rains FAQ
What is the best order to read the Rains series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Rains.
How many books are in the Rains series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the Rains series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Rains series?
New readers should start with The Rains, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Rains series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2016 to 2023.