Saturday, September 4, 2010

On Berryhill Road. By Tommie Lyn

When James McKniere, or "Handy" as he was called; is found dead with a gun in his hands on the property he was planning to buy for his family, and a suicide note on his typewriter, explaining that he stole from the Navy,
his wife, Rachel, is dishonorably discharged by the Navy, and her and her daughter, Fallon, are shunned by friends, and acquaintances alike.

Fallon grows up under the cloud of shame brought on by what is thought to have been her fathers actions.

Rachel retreats within herself in an effort to protect her sensitive spirit from the cruel remarks and uncaring attitudes. Finally, it gets to the point when she is no longer able to keep a job, and withdraws till she no longer leaves the trailer which has become their home.

When Fallon is able to get a job at a Gas and Grocery convenience store, she thinks she has the ability to better their circumstances. But she doesn't foresee the changes that inevitably occur when she meets Donovan Pfar, a Petty Officer in the Navy; who is stationed at Whiting Field.

Meanwhile, the two men responsible, not only for James death, but also for stealing the money that he was blamed for taking, are at odds. Joseph Lipstien, the man with the brains, is dying. In an effort to assuage his conscience for agreeing to take James life, he sets up a trust fund for Fallon. Thornton Cordell, is losing his touch as a fighter pilot, and is finally sent to shore, knowing he will never fly another fighter jet. But he knows that if Joseph accomplishes his plan, Thornton will be left to be caught and sentenced. Not only for stealing, but for murder.

Can Fallon and Rachel live past the regret and shame that Handy's death brought to them? Can Donovan persuade Fallon he cares, rather than just pities her position? And can Fallon escape the trap Thornton is closing around her to try to bring closure to his tortured conscience?

Tommie Lyn gives us the emotions of the characters in this book, showing the pain; and the joy of death, life, and love.

7 comments:

  1. This is excellant Banjobo. If I hadn't read the book, I would go out and buy a copy.
    Brill Yvonne.

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  2. I think this is a really excellent job and feels like it was written by someone who has been doing it for years! Great job!

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  3. Thank you Yvonne! And thanks so much for commenting! <3

    Thanks for commenting Rlongwell! :D As you well know, it was written by someone who had to do them for school for a very very long time. :D

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  4. Excellent! I'm glad that I don't need to wait for the book arrive. It is already in my book stocks.

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  5. Great, Nona! :) Thanks for the comment and the encouragement! :)

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  6. Great job, you'll have to do a review on Streets sometimes.. You have a talent for picking apart the story without giving away the ending..

    Good review

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