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As we go through the day, we'll likely see showers and storms continue, but on a more scattered, on and off basis. Flash flood potential will gradually decline, but runoff will continue to feed into rising waters on several area rivers, mainly those over the southern half or so of our viewing area. The Tornado Watch has been extended until 5: Watching an area with some rotation in Franklin County. No warning right now though. Heavy rain continues to impact parts of the viewing area. We are watching a few spots with some rotation.
If we get any tornado warnings, we will bring those to you right away on WRAL. Tropical Storm Florence has maximum sustained winds at 35 mph and is now moving north at 14mph. We are looking at the velocity data showing tiny areas of circulations in the atmosphere or 'spin-ups' that are moving to the northwest. We will watch to see if these strengthen enough to produce tornado warnings.
Heavy rain on the radar in western Harnett and Cumberland Counties. Within these heavy rainbands there could be tornado spin ups. Nailing down exact rainfall totals from the variable bands and clusters of showers and storms we'll see this afternoon and tonight, and then on a more scattered basis tomorrow and Tuesday, is very difficult, but Nailing down exact rainfall totals from the variable bands and clusters of showers and storms we'll see this afternoon and tonight, and then on a more scattered basis tomorrow and Tuesday, is very difficult, but this graphic gives a sense of the average magnitude of additional rains that could occur during that period.
Generally, amounts will be higher to the west and southwest and vice versa. We continue with some flash flood potential this afternoon and tonight, while the threat will be shifting more to river flooding after that, although some places like Lumberton are already seeing river flood impacts become very serious now. Rain chances will slowly taper off starting tomorrow but then comes the heat and humidity. Highs will quickly climb back into the upper 80s by Tuesday--a big issue for those without air conditioning and power!
Oct 16, Mandy Parmenter rated it it was amazing. Adam Carson is 27, an Engineer and the eldest of 5 siblings. When their parents disappear Adam starts to search for answers as to what had happened. Finding a secret website he convinces his siblings that they are stuck somewhere in the 's and that they should all go and try to find them and bring them back. They split up when there and Greg goes to the Wild West, Natalie works as a journalist and the two youngest enrol in high school. Having no prior knowledge of the area nor the time are i Adam Carson is 27, an Engineer and the eldest of 5 siblings.
Having no prior knowledge of the area nor the time are in they have to get used to the clothes, events and norms of the time which puts them in situations of danger, adventure and there are opportunities for love on the way. This is the first book in this new series from the author and was a great start to a new time travelling series involving the Carson family and the adventures that they are involved in.
There was plenty of drama, danger and even some romance in places, so it was a very enjoyable read. I liked the contrast between the events and experiences of each of the siblings which was a clever way to cover lots of different stories with a common theme to pull them together. The writing was of a good standard and it was easy to empathise with the thoughts and emotions as the characters went through the events in their stories. I'm looking forward now to the next instalment of their combined stories.
Oct 26, Lara Girdler rated it it was amazing. Once Again We are encased inside the wonderful world of history meets time travel and John hits one out of the park! When the Carson "kids" take the leap from to they don't know what will meet them on the other side - they simply hope to find their time-travel wandering parents and bring them home - little did they realize the town of Johnsonstown, PA would become their adopted home and the people who live there will become their adopted family - some find love - some find themselves - Once Again We are encased inside the wonderful world of history meets time travel and John hits one out of the park!
When the Carson "kids" take the leap from to they don't know what will meet them on the other side - they simply hope to find their time-travel wandering parents and bring them home - little did they realize the town of Johnsonstown, PA would become their adopted home and the people who live there will become their adopted family - some find love - some find themselves - and they youngest learn some of life's hardest lessons.
I am once again blown away with how well John is able to flesh out his characters while placing them inside his stories like they belong there and have always been there - he seamlessly moves from the modern world to the historic past putting his characters inside of towns and lives as if they were meant to always be there.
It's amazing how well he's able to do this and how easy it is to follow the story once involved!
To say I am on pins and needles anxious to find out more about the Carson families adventures and to see if the kids are reunited with their parents - I have been assured everyone makes it to safely - is a vast understatement! I cannot wait for the next installment! May 09, Elissa rated it it was amazing. I said to my spouse "Johnstown flood" and received the response " But taking into account the surprising gaps in knowledge in today's youngsters, I will let that obvious oversight slide since had they known there'd be no story. This is a fully-fleshed time-travel journey which takes you across the growing country from "the territories" to the sophisticated east coast and then back to th I said to my spouse "Johnstown flood" and received the response " This is a fully-fleshed time-travel journey which takes you across the growing country from "the territories" to the sophisticated east coast and then back to the west and pre-earthquake San Francisco.
A shootout ensues when traveling with him in the desert! Good mix of actual history with personal stories of a time-traveling family, thought the relationships seemed to jump fast for my taste. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to read this book and it did not disappoint! If we get any tornado warnings, we will bring those to you right away on WRAL. Hedlt creates engaging characters and situations. The former reference librarian and award-winning sportswriter has loved getting subjects and verbs to agree since writing book reports on baseball heroes in grade school. I jumped at the chance to read this book.
You can imagine yourself trying to adjust to the myriad inconveniences ranging from modes of dress and travel to lack of rapid communication. I, myself, could not be happy without modern plumbing and would certainly miss the convenience of listening to audio books and instantly obtaining information on anything which catches my attention. Complex and well-plotted caveat notwithstanding ; I fully enjoyed this first adventure of the Carson siblings. Mar 19, Melanie Adkins rated it it was amazing. Adam Carson and his siblings were still trying to deal with their parents disappearance.
Most assumed they were dead although nothing really pointed in that direction. After a meeting with his parents attorney, Adam decides to look around the house for clues. There must be something they'd overlooked. This was not like his parents at all. What they learn will shock them to their core. This book is fantastic! Heldt knows just how to pull you in and get you hooked before you realize it. Well Adam Carson and his siblings were still trying to deal with their parents disappearance. Well written and characters we can relate to make this an enjoyable and steady-paced read.
Heldt's unique framework for this book sends your mind to the land of "what if. I didn't find any issues. I gave this one 5 cheers out of 5 because the ending is a kind of torture. Apr 17, Stephanie rated it it was amazing Shelves: The five Carson siblings have been in turmoil since the disappearance of their parents several months earlier. When oldest sibling, Adam receives a packet from his parent's lawyer, the pieces begin to come together.
However, the packet reveals a secret website set up by their parents telling of their discovery of time travel portals and the subsequent adventures in different time periods. After Adam reviews the evidence and reads through how the portals work, he gets his siblings together and th The five Carson siblings have been in turmoil since the disappearance of their parents several months earlier. After Adam reviews the evidence and reads through how the portals work, he gets his siblings together and they unanimously vote to travel through time in order to reach their parents.
They plan to go through a portal near their hometown in Arizona, taking them back to the 's; however when they step through the portal they end up near Johnstown, Pennsylvania in December The siblings quickly try to acclimate themselves into the time and begin the search for their parents. For twin siblings, Cody and Caitlin, this means enrolling in school. For middle brother, Greg, an adventure into the truly wild west to track a lead in Arizona territory and California.
For Natalie, using her journalism skills to follow leads while Adam manages information and holds down the fort from the temporary home at the Colbert Boarding House.
Even though the sibling's main objective is to find their parents and return home, the extended stay in Johnstown has led to romantic entanglements for four of the five siblings and their parents keep slipping through their fingers. On May 31st, , the Johnstown flood devastates the town and the inhabitants leaving the Carson siblings in disarray.
River Rising is an epic time travel adventure.
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This is a story you will want to take your time with and sink into. Amazingly, all five siblings: Adam, Greg, Natalie, Cody and Caitlin are very well developed and individual characters. They each take turns at telling their part of the story through their point of view while continuing a cohesive story line.
Pennsylvania was a wonderful year to travel back to; much like the Carson siblings I was amazed at the time period where Benjamin Harrison had just been elected President, Mark Twain was in his prime, the West was still wild and Punxsutawney Phil has made his first appearance. Through the sibling's eyes, I was able to see many of these events first hand. Unlike the characters in Heldt's other time travel series, the Carson siblings did not travel through time thinking about the possibility of altered timelines.
I am very interested in how their very involved actions in may have altered things in the present. I am also very interested in how the time portals work; it is know that they appear on solstices and seem to appear in areas that are known to be sacred or have paranormal activity. I would love to figure out more about them and where else they seem to pop up. Near the end of the Carson sibling's grand adventure, the game of cat and mouse that they have been playing with their parents seems to be no closer to the end and the intensity increases when tragedy strikes with Johnstown flood; I had a hard time putting the book down.
Ending, with a huge cliffhanger, I can not wait to see what happens with the Carson family next. This book was received for free in return for an honest review. Aug 17, Charity Rowell rated it it was amazing Shelves: I received a free copy of this book and opted to post a review. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to read this book and it did not disappoint!
The setting and tone of this book are a deviation from Heldt's norm. In his past books, Heldt kept the tone a light-hearted and sentimental, even when tragedy struck; however, the light-heartedness I received a free copy of this book and opted to post a review. In his past books, Heldt kept the tone a light-hearted and sentimental, even when tragedy struck; however, the light-heartedness and sentimentality take a back seat when tragedy strikes and the characters are more expressive about their darker feelings. I think this lends more realism to the characters and their predicaments than Heldt's previous books.
It feels less like a pleasant escape from reality and more like an accurate re-telling of a time and the people who lived during that time. Even though Heldt takes pride in the historical accuracy of his novels, don't expect a dry read. The characters are lively, witting, and completely engaging; the setting is detailed, bustling with life, and totally absorbing. The mishap with one of the brothers who is trying to catch up to their parents in Arizona had an ending that was unpredictable when compared to Heldt's earlier works, and I think it adds to the suspense of the cliffhanger at the end of the book.
If you enjoyed Heldt's previous books, I think you'll enjoy River Rising. I certainly did and I managed to read it one day! If you haven't read Heldt's previous books and you enjoy historical drama, I think you will also enjoy the realism and the compelling characters in this first installment of the "Carson Chronicles.
Oct 17, Cydne Rovman rated it it was amazing. Wow Best book he has written so far. I have read all of John's books. And this series will be the. Rey best by far. Also, I feel his writing has gotten much ,ore intense, and captivating. Can not wait for the next.
Jun 07, Gary Aubry rated it it was amazing. I love the integration of historical fact with fiction. I can not wait to read Book 2! Oct 17, Dan Frayman rated it it was amazing. Excellent time travel novel I've enjoyed all of John A. Heart's books, and this one did not disappoint. I look forward to the next book in the series. Oct 13, Karen Cook rated it it was amazing. What a story, what a plausible story.
But I need more , I need to know, what happens! Hurry up with the next book!!!! Nov 29, Peg rated it really liked it Shelves: River Rising is a well-written, and engaging time-travel novel. Two professors from Arizona, Tim, and Caroline Carson disappeared, in , leaving their five children devastated.
A couple of months after their disappearance, however, the eldest sibling, twenty-seven-year-old, Adam, received a letter from the family attorney. Although the letter was puzzling, it gave Adam some clues, as to what might have happened, to his parents and how to find them as well.
The correspondence read more like a River Rising is a well-written, and engaging time-travel novel. The correspondence read more like a fantasy novel than a letter. His parents wrote of time-travel and living in the s. So, after having a family meeting, the siblings planned the scariest and most exciting journey of their lives. The five of them were going to do the unthinkable. It was time to find their parents.
The Carson siblings knew that Arizona in the s would not be the safest place to be, but what choice did they have? All they could do was to plan for possible problems. But, real life has a way of changing plans; however, like traveling to Pennsylvania instead of Arizona, getting caught in floods, running from the law, and falling in love. This book is a blend of sweet romance, love, historical fiction, and suspense.
River Rising is the first book in the new series, The Carson Chronicles. It sets the reader up for the books to follow, so there is a cliffhanger at the end of book one. If you enjoy historical fiction and time-travel novels, River Rising may be the book for you. Thank you, John Heldt for my complementary copy of River Rising!
Sep 21, Sheri rated it it was amazing. He soon finds that his parents are time travelers and they may be stuck in the 's. He convinces his siblings to come with him to try to find their parents. His brother Greg will look for them in the "Wild West". Soon the siblings will be facing many things they never thought of. As they nativgate America of the past, they will experience many adventures, love, danger and meet people as well.
But will they find their parents? And what will they learn from this trip back in time? I am a lover of time-travel, and have read all of John A.
I greatly enjoyed River Rising and look forward to more in this series. I strongly recommend to those who love a great time travel. Jan 11, Cynthia Hilston rated it really liked it. I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Being a fan of time travel and historical fiction, this novel piqued my interest when the Summary: Being a fan of time travel and historical fiction, this novel piqued my interest when the author approached me to ask if I would read and review it. His younger siblings include Greg a history teacher , Natalie a journalist , and twins Cody and Caitlin still in high school.
Early on in the book, most of the chapters are devoted to Adam. Although the narrative is third person, the chapters switch focus on which sibling is in the center of the action. The exception to this is his sister, Natalie, who gets her own chapter early on. She finds her boyfriend cheating on her, and it makes the decision to leave life in to go to that much easier. I would argue that all of the siblings pretty much collectively make this decision too easily. It would be a lot to ask anyone to leave everything they know and travel to another time. The fear of something happening during the unknown process of time traveling or the risks of trying to live in the past are very real fears, not to mention the possibility that the mission might fail.
Adam and his siblings are pretty clueless on how these time vortices work, except that they are active on the equinoxes and the solstices. I am glad they took the chance to find their parents and do the noble thing, but I would have liked to have seen more struggle with the decision. The author does a good job of researching the time period.
He gives nice references to Mark Twain, to the technology of the time, and the social conventions. It is obvious that he researched the s well when writing this novel. The true excitement for this story begins upon their arrival in When they step out of the vortex, they are in Sedona anymore or Kansas for that matter--ha, ha , but rather in rural Pennsylvania. They make their way to the nearest town of Johnstown, and after talking with the hotel clerk, find out that their parents just passed through the town.
The Carsons arrive on December 21, and decide to stay until at least March 20, , when the equinox will be. Greg is sent out west to explore Arizona and California, because a jeweler in Johnstown tells them that the older Carsons told him they would be traveling in that direction. The rest of the siblings remain in Johnstown. Natalie meets young and handsome reporter Sam Prentiss, who works for the local paper. She gets a job as a columnist there, also in hopes of getting connections to finding out information on her parents. She knows they met with Mark Twain, so she procures an interview with the man himself.
In the midst of all this, she develops feelings for the wealthy Sam, finding her heart torn between falling in love and knowing she will have to leave in a few short weeks. Officials warned residents to avoid driving around barricades. Cooper said about 2, people were rescued in North Carolina, along with animals, and that the rescues were continuing. About 14, people are in shelters, officials said.
Early on Monday, the rain was still falling in the middle of the state as another band of heavy rain was heading for Wilmington, a city already largely cut off from the outside world by flooding. The Lumber River at Lumberton was at 6. This level is forecast to be maintained for the next five days. The Cape Fear River at Chinquapin was up to 7. Florence is now a tropical depression and on its way north through Virginia, Pennsylvania, New England and Nova Scotia.