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Dublin in the Rain Hardcover – Illustrated, 1 Jan. 2013

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After a traumatic childhood where he is abandoned by his mother and his father commits suicide, Jonathan Melton ﬁnds loving adopted parents. As a young man, through a passion for English literature, he ﬁnds love with the gorgeous Sophia. Her free spirit brings happiness to Jonathan's life that he could have scarcely imagined.
Everything is seemingly perfect as they marry and have a daughter.
But tragedy changes everything.
The baby dies unexpectedly and Jonathan is unable to cope. Distraught, his marriage to Sophia disintegrates and Jonathan hits rock bottom.
Saved from repeating his father's suicide, a chance meeting in a Dublin bar will give Jonathan new hope. Inspired by the enigmatic Maolíosa, a series of serendipitous events will see Jonathan pushed to the brink once more, but these new trials will lead him to reconciliation, forgiveness and ultimately true love, as the magic of the Emerald Isle offers him redemption.
'Dublin in the Rain' is the ﬁrst of a trilogy of contrasting stories around the theme of redemption by Andrew Critchley.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Generation Publishing; Illustrated edition (1 Jan. 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 370 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1909878154
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1909878150
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 2.54 x 22.86 cm

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For more than thirty years, Andrew dreamed of becoming a writer. Continually encouraged by friends and work colleagues, he finally took early retirement in 2012 to do just that. The immediate objective was clear - to write a Trilogy of strikingly different stories around the theme of redemption.

The first book, 'Dublin in the Rain', released in October 2013, is a magical, mystical and romantic story around love and loss as the central character experiences an annus mirabilis that brings him redemption. In contrast, the second story, tells the remarkable tale of how an abused brother and sister from Glasgow defraud the British out of £128 million, whilst the final story to complete the trilogy is one that explores the subject of unrequited love.

Furthermore, he has started a career in screenplay, a real passion for Andrew.

For more about Andrew and his work, please visit http://www.andrewcritchley.com/

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Customers find the book easy to read and praise its compelling story about true love, describing it as heartwarming. They appreciate the character development, with one review highlighting the cleverly constructed characters. Customers find the book thought-provoking, with one noting its inclusion of destiny as a theme.

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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoy it while on holiday, with one customer describing it as a roller coaster of a read.

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"...The book is written in easy, short and entertaining chapters that both clearly set the scene and had me as a reader feeling that I was part of the..." Read more

"I enjoyed reading this book on holiday in the south of France. It was easy to read had a good story and I did get emotional reading it." Read more

"...The book has several hooks that drive it including a rich literary hinterland and a ghost story that works very well...." Read more

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"...The inclusion of destiny as a theme, a belief in faith and hope that someone somewhere is watching over us adds a feel good factor to the tragedy..." Read more

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kcajkler
A mesmerizing and all-consuming journey through the lives of complex and multifaceted characters that deeply touched my soul!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 December 2013
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Dublin In The Rain is a beautifully executed and eloquently written novel, tracking the lives of cleverly constructed characters, whose personal journeys will strike a chord with each and every reader!

It is a multi-layered, smart and sexy piece of contemporary literature that can be read and interpreted on many different levels. Light, Dark, Paradox, Redemption, Symmetry, Love, Loss, Tragedy, Grief, Friendship, Destiny, Reincarnation, Afterlife....these are just some of the themes that, for me, run rife throughout this fascinating and mystical plot.

Never have I come across a novel, so capable of provoking such a roller coaster of highly contrasting emotions. As a reader, I found myself on my own emotional journey, experiencing delight, despair, warmth, frustration, hope, sorrow, relief, panic, paranoia, confusion - occasionally all at the same time. I laughed out loud, I shed a tear, I screamed at the page, I cringed, I slammed the book down in utter horror and smiled profusely as the mystery unfolds and the pieces of the puzzle finally come together.

For me, Dublin In The Rain is real page-turner that you just cannot put down.
The beauty and strength of the novel is that it creates a unique reading experience for each and every individual, the characters, events and magical climax are completely open to interpretation and it raises thought provoking questions about life, love and humanity.

A story that you'll want to read again and again!!!

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Unbelievably heart warming
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 January 2016
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Dublin in the Rain introduces its readers to a series of believable characters all interlinked to the complex, endearing, lovable and sometimes annoying JP Melton.

The book is written in easy, short and entertaining chapters that both clearly set the scene and had me as a reader feeling that I was part of the scene to the point where I actually wanted to contribute to the dialogue. If this was a film then there would have been many times when I would have been shouting at the TV.

I don't want to give the story away but I think readers will relate to the range of characters in different ways. Although JP is not suffering poverty and materialistic deprivation, he is suffering. What he experiences are life events that could be placed in any social setting and I would expect most readers to relate to his reaction to heartbreak.

The redemption in the story truly comes from inside the character and the twist in the tale was for me truly unexpected, plausible and so unbelievably heart warming.

From the initial setting of a series of events that take place before the story itself begins, every chapter takes you through a journey. A journey that took me through shock, despair and it was sometimes hard to read through silent tears and sharp intakes of breath. THAT FOR ME IS A GOOD READ.

The inclusion of destiny as a theme, a belief in faith and hope that someone somewhere is watching over us adds a feel good factor to the tragedy similar to, albeit far more explicitly sexual, 'It's a Wonderful Life'. This combined with the last scene gives the book a very strong cinematic feel.

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Lynda Phillips
I enjoyed reading this book on holiday in the south of ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 August 2015
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I enjoyed reading this book on holiday in the south of France. It was easy to read had a good story and I did get emotional reading it.

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Nicolas Milne
Original Voice
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 March 2016
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I liked this book for several reasons but perhaps the most important was the original voice of the narrator. Unlike so many books that follow a prescribed and sanitised narrative to stay within the mainstream of what is currently considered as fashionable this one gives a 'warts and all' picture of the main character and is quite explicit in places. The theme of the book is redemption and without a flawed and believable protagonist the redemptive climax would fall flat.
'Dublin in the Rain' is also a page turner and despite a length of 370 pages I consumed it in a couple of sittings. The book has several hooks that drive it including a rich literary hinterland and a ghost story that works very well. This latter aspect is something that is difficult to pull off but here is developed with skill and a subtle touch.
If you have been hurt in a love affair, felt regret but hoped to be better, then ,like all real people, this book is for you. But most of all it has an inner integrity that gives it an individual feel and the blend of self loathing, excess and redemption works surprisingly well. This book is miles away from the mass produced fiction currently churned out by the publishing industry and I look forward to the next installment which I will buy without hesitation.

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Pat O'Meara
Loved it!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 November 2013
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Dublin in the Rain by Andrew Critchley with its captivating and beautifully constructed story line is the moving and emotionally charged journey of Jonathan Paul Melton as he moves through life, from boyhood to manhood, experiencing its many highs but also its heartbreaking lows.

Born into a loving, caring and financially comfortable family, Jonathan's early years were happy and care free but all that changed forever as his parents marriage disintegrated, his mother abandoned him and his father eventually commits suicide.

Life, first at boarding school and later at university, brought a new family, new friends, and the love of his life, Sophie Chatterley.

With marriage to Sophie and the birth of a daughter, life seemed rosy and full of promise, but, everything changed when tragedy struck.

Will Jonathan ever be able to come to terms with the past and move forward into the future? Is redemption possible?

I simply loved this novel. With its many fascinating characters and totally absorbing plot, it made me laugh, shed a tear and kept me completely engrossed all the way through.

Dublin in the Rain comes highly recommended.
Happy reading everyone!

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Amazing book about one man's life journey.
Reviewed in the United States on 12 November 2014
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Andrew Critchleys “Dublin in the Rain” took me by surprise. I knew it was going to be an emotional read, but not to the depth and honesty that was revealed. Jonathan Melton has had an interesting, and hard life. His parents, once so in love, found that love soured as time went on. Like so many couples, they separated, but unlike the more familiar story, it was Jonathan’s father that gained custody of him, not his mother. In fact, the grief that young Jonathan felt at the loss of his mother slowly erodes away, leaving him angry and bitter – a state that was greatly influenced by his alcoholic father.
Life doesn’t get any easier as the years pass. New losses, new resentments, new pains find him. It’s life, it’s brutal, beautiful and raw. Critchley has an unbelievable talent in the way he draws the character, and draws you into him. Jonathan is flawed and damaged, but you love him. There is no way you cannot. From his early years through his schooling years, past University to marriage and heartache.
A well written book that flows from the present to the past then back again.

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Julie Carnes
Anxiously Awaiting Another!!!
Reviewed in the United States on 5 December 2013
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I LOVED every single page! Finally a book that I didn't want to skim over even one word because each one was so artfully chosen. Jonathan Melton and all of his friends and family continously consumed my thoughts and forced me to finish the book before I wanted to, despite many efforts to put it down, I simply couldn't. I was genuinely sad when I got to the ending because it was over.....Thankfully this is the first of what will definitely be many to come from this author! Andrew's vivid story telling is filled with geniune passion, sadness, intellect, hope and humor; and will surely hit a chord with every reader.

I've not been to Dublin yet, but Dublin in the Rain sounds like the most magical place to be in the world and I can't wait to visit soon.

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Messages For The Soul
Brilliant piece of literature
Reviewed in the United States on 9 August 2015
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There aren't a lot of books that I pick up that are more dialogue than action that really touch me. This one did. Author Andrew Critchley's debut novel, "Dublin in the Rain", is like nothing that I have read in a long time and he made its central character, Johathan, hauntingly real for me. A man who left a tragic childhood behind to find true happiness, only to lose it all and then have to fight to achieve it again, this was a wonderful read from start to finish. I am intrigued at the premise of the author's series on redemption and quite anxious to get my hands on his follow-up novels. Well done.

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Gradgal
If you’re looking for great Irish fiction, look elsewhere.
Reviewed in the United States on 28 May 2018
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I purchased this book looking for a good Irish fiction story like the ones Patrick Taylor and Brendan O'Carroll write. Unfortunately, I was disappointed. The plot could have taken place anywhere; Ireland was not important to the plot. This is one of those poor-pitiful-me stories where the main characters blame everyone but themselves for the difficulties that they encounter in life. The story itself would have been better if not for the author's focus on sex and alcohol. At times I felt as though the author must be living vicariously through his main character. This book is the first installment of an upcoming trilogy, and I will not be purchasing the remaining books.

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Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on 4 December 2015
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I absolutly loved this book!

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