When Matt and Sarah Woodson take a much-needed vacation with their ten-year old son, John, their intention is to find a relaxing, remote spot to take a break from the artificial stimulation of their busy world back in Jacksonville, Florida. What happens within hours of settling in to their rural, rustic little cottage in a far-flung spot on the coast of Ireland is an international incident that leaves the family stranded and dependent on themselves for their survival. Facing starvation, as well as looters and opportunists, they learn the hard way the important things in life. Can a family skilled only in modern day suburbia and corporate workplaces learn to survive when the world is flung back a hundred years? When there is no internet, no telephones, no electricity and no cars? And when every person near them is desperate to survive at any cost?
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Laurie Davis
Format:Kindle Edition
The book opened strongly with Sarah and Matt arriving in Ireland for what is meant to be a vacation in an idyllic, remote location.Paradise lasts until the next morning when the family finds themselves unexpectedly off the grid -- no power, no cars, and virtually no contact with the outside world.
Slowly, as they make contact with the locals, they learn that the world has been hobbled by an electromagnetic pulse, and they decide to hunker down and make the best of it. Assisted by an elderly couple down the road, they learn self-sufficiency and enter into a local war in order to survive.
The novel opened on an exciting note, but things seemed a bit too easy for the main characters. They made the transition too quickly into homesteaders, even hitting the target during rifle practice on the very first time. And Sarah quickly embraces the role of vigilante too easily. Granted, during times of crisis, one's strengths come to the surface, but I felt the story did not ring true.
The story itself is intriguing, and perhaps would have benefited from switching perspectives.. perhaps the elderly couple's viewpoint would have added a different voice to the narrative in the roles of mentors, rather than focusing solely on Sarah.
I received a complimentary copy of this book for review.
Slowly, as they make contact with the locals, they learn that the world has been hobbled by an electromagnetic pulse, and they decide to hunker down and make the best of it. Assisted by an elderly couple down the road, they learn self-sufficiency and enter into a local war in order to survive.
The novel opened on an exciting note, but things seemed a bit too easy for the main characters. They made the transition too quickly into homesteaders, even hitting the target during rifle practice on the very first time. And Sarah quickly embraces the role of vigilante too easily. Granted, during times of crisis, one's strengths come to the surface, but I felt the story did not ring true.
The story itself is intriguing, and perhaps would have benefited from switching perspectives.. perhaps the elderly couple's viewpoint would have added a different voice to the narrative in the roles of mentors, rather than focusing solely on Sarah.
I received a complimentary copy of this book for review.
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Nospin™Ą
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fear of Fallingrevolves around a woman's ability to overcome paralyzing anxiety and do what she must for her family. As the family works together to survive after a global electrical outage, Sara comes to discover her inner core of steel where it comes to providing for and protecting her family.
An enjoyable read but be prepared to suspend disbelief on a couple plot points. Well-edited and no formatting problems. 3.5 stars
An enjoyable read but be prepared to suspend disbelief on a couple plot points. Well-edited and no formatting problems. 3.5 stars
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By zoomreader
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Well written but poorly plotted story that had me pulling my hair out in frustration as I read along. Now, the author is a skilled writer and I enjoyed the mental images of fog and bog and green fields of Ireland, but I have never been a fan of books where the protagonist does something really dumb and is rewarded for it in the end. I counted no less than three instances where our heroine should have been dead in a ditch BUT FOR the intervention of good luck. Plotting a story where fair fortune is the method of extracting your protagonist from disaster strikes me the wrong way, but to each their own. I read all the reviews written and they sure sucked me in thinking this book was the next best thing to "Alas, Babylon". Sorry, not even close. This family continues tripping through the whole book with the survival sense of a mouse hanging out at a cat convention.
I know I am going to be in the minority here but I really had to force myself to finish this book, muttering under my breath the whole time. I don't think the author meant this intentionally, but after I finally reached the end I kept thinking that one lesson to take away is that if civilization is crashing down around you, take no prisoners. Not sure I agree but the logic works based on the way the story ends up.
I know I am going to be in the minority here but I really had to force myself to finish this book, muttering under my breath the whole time. I don't think the author meant this intentionally, but after I finally reached the end I kept thinking that one lesson to take away is that if civilization is crashing down around you, take no prisoners. Not sure I agree but the logic works based on the way the story ends up.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book
First time reading this author. I was pleasantly surprised. Don't usually try new writers but this one was worth it.
Published 4 days ago by JeannieV
4.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT BOOK WITH A BLAH ENDING...
I READ THIS BOOK IN ONE EVENING. IT IS ALSO SET IN IRELAND, BUT THE PLOT IS SO ORIGINAL, THE CHARACTERS SO REAL, THAT I WAS ENTERTAINED. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Patricia K. Matthews
5.0 out of 5 stars
WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN NEXT????
Couldn't put this down and thought it was a great story without sex or bad language in it. What a tough gal she turned out to be!! Lots of excitment in this wonderful story! Read more
Published 21 days ago by Dorothy A. Schmidt Wilkie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Riveting
A riveting, fast read. Couldn't wait to turn each page. The story made me think about what my life would be like authorised conveniences.
Published 1 month ago by Patti Cowperthwaite
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it !
Very Apocolyptic ! Unnerveing, but also inspiring. This is believable. The author does a great job of putting you into the characters heads.
Published 3 months ago by Susan L Carver
3.0 out of 5 stars
will make you think..
This book had me engaged beginning to end, wondering if the book would end with them still in limbo in Ireland or if they would make it back to their old "real life" on the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Quaziphoto007
5.0 out of 5 stars
Free Falling by Susan Kiernan Lewis (Hardcover)
This book held my attention from beginning to end. I related to the characters and became absorbed into their adaptation to their unexpected holiday disruption. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mary Davies
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very engaging story of post-nuclear bombing
* I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion.*
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Read more
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mother Daughter Book Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
a good read
Typical of current American writers this novel is about good and evil with religious overtones. For all that, it was well written and I enjoyed the read. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Robert Comerford
5.0 out of 5 stars
None
I've wondered at times how it would be to be away from home when all hell breaks loose and you are now stranded. I feel she has done a good job presenting that.
Published 6 months ago by Dodge Man
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Best-selling author Susan Kiernan-Lewis is an Air Force Brat who has traveled the world and racked up over 40 addresses in her life (and she's not finished yet.) Her fascination with world travel explains why nearly all her books are set outside of the US. Her apocalyptic women's suspense, FREE FALLING, is based in Ireland and was a semi-finalist for Best Indie Book of 2012. Her Maggie Newberry Mysteries (which take place in France) have won multiple awards. She has recently moved to Florida from Atlanta. Susan writes in several genres including mystery, romantic suspense and women's fiction. Professionally, Susan is an advertising copywriter and video editor. Contact her at sanmarcopress@icloud.com and follow her at her website: susankiernanlewis.com.
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