Product Description

In this exciting prequel to The Splitting Storm, we meet Mick Kline at a time when his life is spiraling out of control. Mick finds himself accused of the kidnapping of a woman he hardly knows, and he refuses to turn to his estranged brother for help.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #352647 in Books
• Published on: 2005-03-03
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

From the Back Cover
An unexplained murder . . .
A life spiraling out of control . . .
A wall of evidence mounting against an innocent man . . .

When Mick Kline awakens in a woman’s empty apartment, he has no idea how his life is about to change. Suddenly he is the prime suspect in a murder case. And his estranged brother may be his only link to the truth.

As Mick runs from the police—and his past—he finds himself entangled in the dangers of life on the run. Only God knows the truth. And only God can truly set him free. . . .

About the Author
Rene Gutteridge is the author of 'Ghost Writer', 'Troubled Waters' and 'Boo'. She has also been published over thirty times as a playwright, and studied screenwriting under a Mass Communications degree, graduating Magna Cum Laude from Oklahoma City University, and earning the Excellence in Mass Communication award. She served as the full-time Director of Drama for First United Methodist Church for 5 years before leaving to stay home with her first child and to write. She enjoys instructing at writers conferences and in college classrooms. She lives with her husband, Sean, a musician, and their children in Oklahoma City.

Customer Reviews

Storm Gathering
When Mick Kline wakes up in a stranger's apartment, he finds himself dealing with more than just an overhang from the night before's drinking binge. With the apartment's owner, Taylor Franks, missing, Mick is the perfect suspect with no alibi and obvious opportunity. To prove his innocence, Mick will flee from the police in his own attempt to discover the truth.

Mick and his brother Aaron have had their share of differences, mainly being Aaron getting engaged with Mick's former girlfriend and Mick's lack of faith in God. However, when his brother is in trouble, Aaron will to his best to help him out.

As a prequel to 'The Splitting Storm' by Rene Gutteridge, 'Storm Gathering' takes us back in Mick's past to before he became a special agent for the FBI. While the prequel was not up to the same level of intensity as Splitting Storm was, it still was an exciting read that is sure to be enjoyed.

Window to the soul!
Ok, there are 3 books in this series by Rene Gutteridge. The question is, which to read first. I chose the prequel, figured that was a good place to start. I guess no matter where I've started, I have yet to read something by Rene that I didn't love. This was no exception! What makes Rene Gutteridge great is to the effect of this; In one book she can be hilarious, like in the "BOO" books. Those had me rolling in my seat, and literally laughing out loud! And then this was dead serious for the most part, and made quite the mystery, very thrilling throughout the whole thing.

A young lady disappears, and Mick Kline is the prime suspect. But his brother, Aaron, who happens to be on the police force, believes his story. What to do? right? WELL, hey this just really gets interesting. Keep in mind that there may be a few corrupt forces lurking about. This also has a few good chase scenes in it. But it also gives the big picture of who is in charge. You don't see a whole lot of reference to God in this, but to get the message across, it isn't necessary. Another small clue, but not a give away: You don't have to read "The Count of Monte Cristo" to know there will be an unexpected twist or two in this.

This was original in it's own way, yet it reminded me a lot of Ted Dekker's debut, "Heaven's Wager". Mick Kline vaguely reminded me of Kent Anthony, so the ending was a little palpable. But that's ok. Rene Gutteridge offers a window to the soul. She's a witness for Christ, and a vessel that He can use. That's what keeps me coming back!

A Rene Gutteridge Masterpiece
I never know what to expect when I open a Rene Gutteridge book. Her versatility spans from romantic comedy to nail-biting suspense. It's a good job I kicked my nail-biting habit years ago, or my fingers would be bleeding right now.

STORM GATHERING is the prequel to Gutteridge's THE SPLITTING STORM, and takes us back in time to learn about FBI special agent Mick Kline's turbulent past.

Mike's life has hit rock bottom. He's been fired from his accounting job, barely hanging onto his part-time job as a football coach at the local high school, and now he learns his brother, Aaron, has proposed to the girl of Mick's dreams ... and she said yes.

For Mick, it seems life couldn't get any worse. But it does.

Mick wakes to find himself in an empty apartment. He remembers the woman he met at the bar the previous night and going home with her. But now she is missing. Everything points to foul play, and fingers soon turn in Mick's direction.

When the noose around Mick tightens, he runs. With the police in pursuit of Mick, Aaron is left to prove his brother innocent.

Once more Gutteridge proves she is a master at suspense and creating interesting characters that will keep the reader hooked. In STORM GATHERING we met Shep Crawford, a man obsessed with neatness, sharp pencils, and who is rumoured to mark everything he owns with blood. We also learn the reason behind Mick's fanatical approach in THE SPLITTING STORM to perishable food.

STORM GATHERING fills in many blanks for those that read THE SPLITTING STORM, but it also creates more questions that beg to be answered in STORM SURGE, the final instalment to this intriguing series.