First Light

Name: First Light
Brand: Findaway Voices
Availability: InStock
Author: Rachel Newhouse
ISBN: 9781957432403

Author: Rachel Newhouse

Series: Red Rain

Narrator: Eric Burgher

Unabridged: 2 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Rachel Newhouse

Published: 01/28/2025

Categories: Children's Fiction, Religious Stories, Young Adult Fiction, Religious Fiction

Synopsis

The story of a beloved “villain”—and the betrayal that turned a scientist into a madman.Nic has always been too smart for his own good. The son of the scientist responsible for putting humans on Mars, Nic plans to follow in his father’s footsteps. But when his father is cruelly punished for being “unassimilated,” Nic vows to create an apocalyptic weapon and free the world from United control. Seeking allies, Nic charms his way into the upper ranks, where he meets Min, a high-ranking official with revolutionary plans of her own. Min offers Nic unlimited funding and legal protection. But in exchange, she wants the one thing he can’t give: his heart.First Light is a prequel story in the RED RAIN series, a fast-paced Christian sci-fi adventure that’s perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and LEFT BEHIND.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jonathan

The tragic backstory of a beloved villain that readers never asked for but will love anyway. aka the Red Rain equivalent of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, except actually good. The star rating above is a compromise between my delight in the same "couldn't put down" narrative voice as Mrs. Newhouse ha......more

Goodreads review by Dylan

Newhouse's Finest Writing Yet I knew this book would be good. I didn't know it would be *this* good. First Light gets so many things right. Nic is characterized so clearly that I feel like I know him. He's not interesting just because he's snarky, but because he thinks deeply and makes keen observati......more

Goodreads review by Cheryl

This might be my most favorite yet!!!! <<<< It's Nic's story!!! >>>> The timing for his backstory is superb -- don't skip ahead to this one because so much of Book 5 (and the books prior!) offers helpful insights. But seriously, you GOTTA READ THIS! Also! There is STUNNING dialogue snippets about Chr......more

Goodreads review by Jessica

Fun and easy to read. This snapshot into Nic’s past was fun to read. I enjoyed seeing bits and pieces of his personality fall into place. Found a few surprises in there as well.......more