When August St. Claire disappeared off a cliff the night of her graduation, the small coastal town of Loss Landing fell into even greater despair when her boyfriend was convicted of her murder. 'The First Rains of October' explores presumption and unexpected change in a compelling manner that won't easily be forgotten, where crime and punishment, loss and forgiveness, spirituality and revenge, all collide in a chilling life-changing chain reaction of events that none of the characters could ever have anticipated. Ultimately it's the story of love blossoming among chaos, turning tragedy into triumph, even opening the door for miracles. Beautifully written, this thrilling tale will keep you glued to the pages trying to guess what will happen next.