Fallen Timbers

by Terence O'Leary

Fallen Timbers
A tornado swoops down out of the dark during a deadly middle of the night thunderstorm. A cabin, nestled in the Michigan woods, is destroyed by fallen timbers. An old man is trapped in the rubble. But is he alive?
Fallen Timbers is a heartwarming, tension-filled story of a family that desperately tries to save their grandfather. It is a story of a daughter’s faith and a young grandson’s hope to find their beloved Seamus alive. In a race against time, a rural community comes together to try and rescue one of their own.

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About the author

Terence O’Leary is an Irish/American author and speaker. He was born in Chicago Illinois, but has spent his adult life in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Mr. O’Leary is the author of nine critically acclaimed novels.
Mr. O’Leary is also a renowned speaker. He has traveled extensively in the Midwest giving a presentation on ‘The Potato Famine and the Coming of the Irish to America.’ The talk is based on his six years of research for his Irish Crossings Trilogy of books on the tragic Great Hunger.
Fallen Timbers, which is set in Michigan, is Mr. O’Leary’s latest novel.

Reviews

[Kirk Weikart · Rating 2 out of 5]

Widower Seamus is stuck in his house following a storm. He knows his family will come looking for him, but will they reach him in time?

Unfortunately, the plot is over focused and one dimensional for my tastes. It would have been nice to introduce some other plotlines that lasted throughout the book.

The characters are interesting but lack depth. I would have preferred that the author show us more of the characters' emotions.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are looking for a sweet family, this book is for you. It is the story of a recently widowed man who is trapped in his home after a tornado. The setting is on isolated land in Northern Michigan. Most of the story revolves around his complicated rescue. It also features the bond between a 7 year old boy and his dog who becomes a "hero". I think it would be a great family "read aloud" book for children in upper elementary.

[Pauline · Rating 1 out of 5]

The story line seemed interesting, but the book was boring. While reading seemed to know what was going to happen before turning the page.
The only character in the book who had any personality was the dog, Charley,

[Shell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A riveting, quick read. A tornado sweeps through the forest and topples Seamus ' house. Across town, his daughter, two children and their beagle ride out the storm in the basement, while the son-in-law is out working as a lineman. After the storm, when they can't reach Seamus, the drive to the woods and realize a tornado has come through. Although predictable, the story of the rescue is fast paced and told from different perspectives. Family, friend, animal, and community relationships are explored. A light read for such a disastrous story. I enjoy reading the book. #GoodreadsGiveaways

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick feel good read

This is a quick simple read. I think it's more for youths than adults. The author talks a lot about family, values and responsibilities. I felt that the characters lacked substance. The dog Charlie definitely was the main star of the book. It's just a feel good read not a page turner.

[Jennifer Iversen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the characters. I could really see the story through the eyes of each person. It was like life - we don’t always share the tender love feelings we hold deep inside.