Raven Rain: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller is a work of fiction in the crime, urban fiction and thriller sub-genres, and was penned by author David Stever. In this suspenseful and high octane work, we find ourselves in the dark world of the titular character Johnny Delarosa as his past comes calling to creep up on him. Murder, blackmail, and the threat of a media exposé all land on the doorstep of former pro football star Stan Shelton, and Johnny is brought in to try to put a stop to it. What follows is a highly engrossing plot that gets deeper and more complex with every step our protagonist takes. This is the third installment in these adventures but can be read as a standalone.

Author David Stever has crafted a brilliant work of crime mystery and thrilling suspense, one in which it’s genuinely hard to predict what will happen next. I enjoyed the attitude of the central protagonist and his connection to his clients, which gives him a unique motivation for getting so closely involved with the case at hand. In this adventure, there are plenty of exciting twists to keep readers on edge, and I particularly enjoyed how the dialogue was utilized to offer us interesting clues as well as strong characterization. Talia is a standout character who steals every page that she appears on, and the whole plot will leave you satisfied, but also hungry for Johnny’s next case. Overall, I would highly recommend Raven Rain to crime readers everywhere.

Raven Rain: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller by David Stever is the third book in a suspenseful thriller series. Stan Shelton is a former professional football player who is now dealing in cars. But his life is about to be torn apart when the body of a young woman is found in front of his building. Blackmail, rumors, and allegations of his involvement with Telia Thorne’s escort service are about to put him into the spotlight. Only one man can clear his name: Johnny Delarosa. As Johnny works the case, another death occurs — a detective — and this time, the stakes are high. Johnny finds himself in a complex web of scheming, lies, and death. Can he clear his client’s name?

This is a well-spun thriller with interesting characters. I enjoyed the suspense and how the author builds mystery around the characters. The woman with long raven hair is as mysterious as she appears to be ruthless and the author uses her to enhance the plot and deepen the suspense. This is a story filled with surprises. Many times readers will find themselves looking at the wrong people and thinking they are guilty. I enjoyed the impeccable prose, the world building, and David Stever’s gift for character. The plot is cunningly written and the author makes sure that the reader keeps on turning the pages. Raven Rain: A Johnny Delarosa Thriller will appeal to fans of sleuth, crime, and mystery novels. It is a fast-paced story with short chapters filled with drama and written to make the reader turn to the next one.