"Engaging redemption novel"
His Maine childhood embarrassed Terry McQuinn who
wanted to be just like the rich and famous who frequented
Rose Point. These feelings remain very strong even though
the wealthy looked down at working class stiffs like
Terry's father, the caretaker of the place. In turn, his
dad hated the feeling of being expendable hired help and
Terry vowed to be greater than the wealthy employers of his
father are. Hollywood proved just the avenue for Terry to
attain his goal. Now Terry's father has died and his son reluctantly
returns to his roots to sell off everything. Nostalgically
Terry takes a last look at his dad's workshop before
planning to return to California. There he sees a deathbed
note: "Open Serenity for Christmas". Memories from three
decades ago when he was eight years old and Serenity was
last opened flood Terry's mind and begin to melt the ice
around his heart. Unable to flee like he did years ago,
Terry begins to perform his father's last request even as
Katherine, the daughter of the owner when Terry was a
child, returns, further defrosting his heart. FALLEN ANGEL is an engaging redemption novel that is an
early Christmas gift for readers who enjoy an inspiring
story. Terry is a fine lead character, but his change over
from "bah! Humbug!" to compassionate individual occurs with
little angst on his part. Contrast that to Scrooge who
required four ghosts to convert him. Those readers who
relish an uplifting novel will find Terry's transformation
tale from FALLEN ANGEL to loving human just the right pre-
holiday present. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted September 22, 2001
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