The Sound of Rain (Nicole Foster Thriller Book 1)

Name: The Sound of Rain (Nicole Foster Thriller Book 1)
Price: 3.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (32683 reviews)
Author: Gregg Olsen

by Gregg Olsen

Mystery Thriller Thriller

4.3 (32,683)

4.3 stars from 32,683 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.

349 pages~5.8 hr readPublished by Thomas & Mercer

$3.99KU25% off peak

Last checked: Apr 25, 2026

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Must ReadHighly rated with thousands of reviews. A proven favourite.

Price history: $1.99 – $5.32

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Price range: $1.99 – $5.32

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Perfect for you if...

You love thrillers with flawed protagonists who have everything to lose and are willing to risk it all for one shot at truth.
You're drawn to crime stories where the detective work itself drives the plot, with twists that recontextualise what you thought you knew.
You appreciate books that don't shy away from showing how corruption and betrayal corrode institutions and the people within them.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer lighthearted reads or stories with uncomplicated heroes who win decisively.
You struggle with narratives involving harm to children, even when the crime is central to uncovering larger truths.
You want a thriller that wraps everything up neatly. This one trades clean resolution for messy, complicated answers.

About this book

Former homicide detective Nicole Foster has lost everything. Forced off the police force by her corrupt partner and lover, she is broke and battling a gambling addiction. Her only prospects are a bed at a homeless shelter and painful memories of three-year-old Kelsey Chase, whose unsolved murder ended her career. Reexamining the old case, Nicole becomes convinced something was wrong with the investigation: the mother seemed indifferent, a pedophile's suicide appeared convenient, and critical questions remained unanswered. When Kelsey's grieving father asks for her help, Nicole returns to the case, hoping to find redemption. As her investigation deepens, Nicole uncovers layers of wrongdoing and personal betrayals. A shocking discovery may finally bring justice for Kelsey and offer Nicole a chance to rebuild her life.

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$1.99 – $5.32

Currently on sale at $3.99 — 25% off peak. Price has dropped 18 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 104 days.

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Currently around #19K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 33% recently.

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Currently 4.3★ from 32,683 reviews

Gaining approximately 89 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.3 over the tracking period.

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