Raining Blood (Part 1)

Safe Haven, Book 9

By: Christopher Artinian

Narrated by: Kim Bretton

After the storm comes calm. But for how long?

Fresh from their victory against Olsen’s armies, new challenges await the people of Safe Haven.

Under siege, with fuel running out fast, hard decisions need to be made in order to keep the settlement secure.

But something terrible lies in wait.

Horror. Fear. Pain. They thought they knew the meaning of such words. They were wrong.

Is this the end of the beginning? Or is it the beginning of the end?

©2022 Christopher Artinian (P)2022 Christopher Artinian

Good stuff

Story continues, looking forward to what comes next, thought it would be part 2, silly me.

Holy I-N-T-E-N-S-E!!!

Raining Blood (Part 1) Safe Haven, Book 9 by Christopher Artinian and narrated by Kim Bretton is quite possibly the best, intense, action-packed book I’ve listened to of Christopher’s. A warning: plan to listen all at once as you might get irritated at other life happenings interrupting your book session. Highly recommend if you are a fan of the series. If you are new to it, start from the beginning.

What’s it about? This one begins now long after the previous devastating events and the effects felt. Mike is struggling with the loss of Lucy and we get to see a side of him we rarely do in the series. The others are trying to help him as best as they can while keeping things running smoothly at Safe Haven. Wren, Robyn, and Mila return from their journey of liberating villages from Olsen’s nefarious grasp and reunited with a still recovering George. Questions arise about PM Beck and his people. And then there’s Olsen...I must hand it to Christopher for knowing how to write the bad seeds. This book gives you glimpses of happiness and hope for those in Safe Haven before more devastation occurs. Nope, not saying specifics, only that most are separated and attempt to make it out alive (some do, some don’t).
I still love Mila and her comments (please don’t off her Christopher, pretty please). There is more of the story to come...

The narrator, Kim Bretton, is brilliant with the narration as per usual. The emotion, intensity in the right places, character voices, and so on make it a enjoyable listen.

I can’t recommend this series enough. It’s my favorite zombie series out there (Safe Haven and EOE) and it could be yours too. What are you waiting for? The zompoc?

“Ja. Und I wish I had Chris Hemsworth bringing me breakfast in bed each morning, but we have neither, so what are we going to do?” Mila replied.
“I thought it was Jason Statham you like.”
“I do. They are fantasies. I do not have to be loyal in my fantasies.”
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“Ah, yes. In chess, this is known as the dummkopf gambit.”
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“This is it. It’s all over. It’s checkmate.”

Parental guidance/trigger warnings: I will give the usual due to not wanting to give away any big spoilers...this is the zompoc, so violence, death, nutty people doing horrible things, non-nutty people doing horrible things at times to stay alive, survival situations, zombie assisted suicide, etc. Language used: Sx59, Fx58, Sx1 in German.

*I was given a free review copy of the box set at my request and have voluntarily left this review. Thank you Tina, Christopher, and Kim for allowing me to listen and review!

Amazing Horror Story

I was absorbed by book 9 in the "Safe Haven" series. Once I turned on the audiobook, I had to listen until the end. I was entertained by the story. I liked the characters and their continuing growth arcs. Just when one thought that this group of people have met and overcome every obstacle and foe that the author can set against them, he managed to determine something else to disrupt their lives. This story has whetted my curiosity regarding what will happen next. Kim Bretton's narration was outstanding, and her performance added to the story's enjoyment. I was given a free copy of the audiobook, and I have voluntarily posted this review.

Has Olson finlly won?

I'm not one to give away spoilers so my lips are sealed. But what the heck Mr. Artinian??? Can these good folks of Safe Haven have just a bit of peace in their home by the sea?? Olson has gone completely mad but she DID get the idea from her fight with the girls. Mayhem, turmoil and heartache abound in this next episode of Safe Haven. Our beloved characters must once again fight for their lives in this never ending world of Rams and evil people. But even with their world falling apart and it seems that all is lost, they cling to a tiny bit of hope. Christopher knows how to keep you holding your breathe as you listen to Kim Bretton read the horrifying actions, bringing it to life in your mind. I hope this duo never stop working together.

Is this the End?

OK, Mr. Artinian, you have done it again! I laughed, I cried, I cursed...I felt every emotion along with my favorite cast of characters.

Most books in the zombie apocalypse genre are all about the blood, guts and zombie killing. This series is truly a work of art in the way that the reader feels like they know the characters and can feel every horrifying event along with them. I don't want to give away any spoilers, but I'll just say that after some humorous interactions between some of my favorite characters, our friends in Safe Haven once again face the end of everything.

I am right there with them, looking for the revenge that I know will be coming for one of the worst villains I have encountered in a long time. And, I hope that someday, I will get to read a HEA ending for Mike, Wren, and friends!

Kim Bretton is a truly talented narrator and her voices really bring the characters to life. Her pacing is perfect and I felt every emotion as I listened to this book. Just be sure to have some tissues handy (or a Nerf ball to throw if that's more your style). I had to stop reading a few times in order to compose myself along the way.