Rainscape

Someone is killing miners on the desert world of Exodus and Interplanetary Investigation Bureau agents Dina Marlijn and Jon Rziije have been sent to investigate. Dina has an advantage in their mission that only Jon knows -- she's a telepath with abilities similar to those of the hated Dark Star dens, a telepathic race feared and shunned throughout the Synergy worlds because of their mind-controlling ways. Dina especially despises them because it was a dens who killed her best friend and partner. As soon as they arrive, Dina begins to experience strange visions and dreams featuring a mysterious, exotic man. When she is attacked and left for dead, Dina is rescued by Rayn DeStar, the leader of the Dailjan, a band of desert misfits. He is also the man from her dreams and a dens. When Jon and Dina's investigation stalls, Dina maneuvers the enigmatic Rayn into helping them and the two form a telepathic "bond." However, Rayn has his own reasons for his actions. As the search for the killer continues, Dina is soon immersed in a web of intrigue where every word or thought is suspect. Can she truly trust her heart or is she a victim of mind control? Ms. Roycraft has created a universe that comes to vivid life in RAINSCAPE. Featuring a richly detailed alien world and a cast of characters that would have done a Hitchcock movie proud, RAINSCAPE is an addictive, exhilarating ride into a galaxy far, far away! TheSchemer

I really don't like futuristic/scifi books (the only exception being J.D. Robb's books). I picked this one up(because of the high ratings)and really thought I would not like it. I found to my surprise that I couldn't put it down. The book did not overwhelm you with long strange names and languages so it was an easy read. It kept me turning the pages more to find out what Rayn really wanted from Dina than to find out who had killed the miners. I look forward to a sequel. This is the first book I have read by this author and plan to read her others.

It's so hard to find a new futuristic romance these days. RAINSCAPE was a pleasant surprise! The blend of futuristic romance, fantasy, and detective novel was just what I like!I hope the last sentence in the book means there is a sequel to come.

This book has the combination of romance and suspense, all taking place on another world, that I've always longed for. The imagery is icing on the reading. Jaye Roycraft has written a book I'll keep forever because the characters are alive and have drawn me into their world, making me a part of an exciting who-done-it and a tense but satisfying romance. I only hope a sequel is in the offing.