Clover: A Dr. Galen Novel

by R.A. Comunale

The chance discovery of a dead woman on a dingy river bank in New Jersey changed the life of 8-year-old Robert Galen forever; it propelled him into a lifelong study of medicine, beginning under the sage counsel of his mentor, Dr. Agnelli. In turn, his medical career led him to two ill-fated marriages and one would-be recaptured romance. Then, alone and in near despair, Galen found a new reason for being, in his old friend Bob Edison, along with his patient wife, Nancy, and in the three, orphaned Hidalgo children, whom he rescued from the wrath of a hurricane. Together, the six—and a host of other injured souls—attained solace living at Safehaven, the often-miraculous refuge perched on the side of a mountain in the endless hills of northeastern Pennsylvania. R.A. Comunale chronicled this deeply human saga in his first two novels, Requiem for the Bone Man and The Legend of Safehaven, both of which won him widespread praise for his vivid characters and sharp insights into the human condition. Now, in the long-anticipated third installment of the series, Comunale brings the residents of Safehaven together once more, perhaps for the last time.

208 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2011

Reviews

[Coleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was the third installment of a series by this author. Since I had not read the first two books, I needed to decide early in the book whether I would understand the characters and background or whether I would abandon reading. One of the points that kept me reading was the medical school that the grandkids were attending. This was where I had spent a fair amount of my life almost fifty years ago, and with which I was totally intrigued - the streets, the buildings, and yes, the changes.

While I cannot compare this book to the first two, I would imagine that someone who had read those, might enjoy this one more than I did. At times, I felt lost. But I have to admit to feeling emotion surprisingly for characters in which I had invested little. Thus is the mark of a good author.

I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway.

[Coleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

See my review on Goodreads.