The Legend of Safehaven

by R A Comunale MD

The sequel to R. A. Comunale s highly praised first novel Requiem for the Bone Man follows the continuing story of Dr. Robert Galen and his friends, Robert and Nancy Edison, as they adjust to semiretirement on a mountaintop in northeastern Pennsylvania, raising and caring for the three orphaned Hidalgo children they rescued and adopted. Along the way, the six residents of the mountain interact with a variety of individuals human and animal who also are seeking sanctuary, and even redemption, on the property that becomes known as Safehaven. In ways mystical, magical, and even heroic, Comunale once again envelops readers in a fictional world that is often harrowing, but always captivating.

248 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2008

Reviews

[Carol · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received The Legend of Safehaven through the Goodreads giveaway.

Edison, Nancy and Galen rescue three Cuban children who arrived from Cuba via a boat. Orphaned Edison and Nancy adopted the three and along with their doctor friend Galen move to a mountain top they call Savehaven.

The book tells of the love, lives and losses the six go through as well as those they rescue and bring into their circle. I'd give this book a higher rating but it isn't as well written as I would like to see. However it is still worth a read as it is uplifting and sweet.

[Ms. Reader · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received this book from the Goodreads First Reads in exchange for an honest review....

A mediocre book that did get slightly boring after spending some time reading it. Half-way through, I felt like the book was going nowhere at the speed of snail. The plot was slightly pointless and I felt like the characters were poorly constructed. Overall, this could've easily been a better read.