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When the Trees Started Falling
A riveting disaster thriller that will have you pondering—Earth’s fate!
Luna Lewis reluctantly returns to her rural childhood home to appease her fanatical climate activists’ parents this one last time. Hours later, she is blindsided with horrid disbelief as the house bursts into flames. She should be home, safe in her Sacramento apartment, prepping for the most important job interview of her career. Instead, she must save Rogue from the fire!
Roxie Romero is excited to take her first vacation in years, but the raging forest fire derails her plans. She hitches a ride on a renovated school bus with her neighbors in the nick of time. But can it keep her safe from the extreme weather events coming their way?
Jackson Jones, a retired handyman, sets off to help a friend clear his property after one of those rare derechos had taken down a swath of trees. Due to the intolerable February heat dome, a compelling doomsday sensation warns Jackson the weather is—broken. As in global warming, climate change, or whatever the politically correct term is this week.
The ill-fated evacuees struggle to outrun winter wildfires, ferocious micro bursts, spontaneous blizzards, and landslides. Meanwhile, they inadvertently find themselves on the run from the FBI as well. With the Internet down and nowhere to turn, they must rely on their wits, instincts, and a bit of luck. Their plight intensifies when they learn these deadly weather events are merely the tip of the iceberg.
For the world they know, is crumbling apart—in every possible way.
If you enjoy enthralling adventures of surviving against all odds, you’ll want to read this edge-of-your-seat thriller. The author puts you in the driver’s seat along with the hapless climate refugees held hostage by the weather whiplash pummeling the country—if not the entire planet.
Luna Lewis reluctantly returns to her rural childhood home to appease her fanatical climate activists’ parents this one last time. Hours later, she is blindsided with horrid disbelief as the house bursts into flames. She should be home, safe in her Sacramento apartment, prepping for the most important job interview of her career. Instead, she must save Rogue from the fire!
Roxie Romero is excited to take her first vacation in years, but the raging forest fire derails her plans. She hitches a ride on a renovated school bus with her neighbors in the nick of time. But can it keep her safe from the extreme weather events coming their way?
Jackson Jones, a retired handyman, sets off to help a friend clear his property after one of those rare derechos had taken down a swath of trees. Due to the intolerable February heat dome, a compelling doomsday sensation warns Jackson the weather is—broken. As in global warming, climate change, or whatever the politically correct term is this week.
The ill-fated evacuees struggle to outrun winter wildfires, ferocious micro bursts, spontaneous blizzards, and landslides. Meanwhile, they inadvertently find themselves on the run from the FBI as well. With the Internet down and nowhere to turn, they must rely on their wits, instincts, and a bit of luck. Their plight intensifies when they learn these deadly weather events are merely the tip of the iceberg.
For the world they know, is crumbling apart—in every possible way.
If you enjoy enthralling adventures of surviving against all odds, you’ll want to read this edge-of-your-seat thriller. The author puts you in the driver’s seat along with the hapless climate refugees held hostage by the weather whiplash pummeling the country—if not the entire planet.
430 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 15, 2024
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About the author
A.D. Popovich
7 books80 followersA.D. Popovich was born and raised in Louisiana. At the age of fifteen, she moved to California with her family. Living in California was a huge eye-opener for her. California meant freedom. "Well, back in the 70s it did."
After meeting her husband, life has been one adventure after another. They lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico for a while—absolutely wonderful. Several years later they made a wrong turn and ended up in Florida: too many tornados and alligators. They returned to California and set-up their own business, The Cosmic Shirt Company, for about two years until the Bankstas caused The Crash. Homeless for a while, “Yes, really.” They finally managed to get their feet back on the ground after obtaining super-boring jobs.
After several years of working in the mundane world, A.D. Popovich decided it was time for a change. She focused almost every second of her free-time focusing and visualizing her childhood dream—writing. She is busy working on the second book in The Dead Series “Only the Dead Don’t Lie.” She strives to write compelling, scary, survival stories with a touch of the metaphysical about the average guy and gal, (not a hitman, superhero, military expert, reporter or socialite).
When asked what people find surprising about her, she replied, “Hmm, the people who know me from my working-world life were super-surprised when I told them I had published a dystopian novel. They were like . . . ‘Whut?’ They were just getting used to my metaphysical side. Now they really think I’m weird. It seems odd to me as well that I like to venture to the dark side in my stories. Also, I’m super-girly; most people are surprised that I was in the Army Reserves. In fact, some people actually don’t believe me when I mention I had served in the military.”
After meeting her husband, life has been one adventure after another. They lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico for a while—absolutely wonderful. Several years later they made a wrong turn and ended up in Florida: too many tornados and alligators. They returned to California and set-up their own business, The Cosmic Shirt Company, for about two years until the Bankstas caused The Crash. Homeless for a while, “Yes, really.” They finally managed to get their feet back on the ground after obtaining super-boring jobs.
After several years of working in the mundane world, A.D. Popovich decided it was time for a change. She focused almost every second of her free-time focusing and visualizing her childhood dream—writing. She is busy working on the second book in The Dead Series “Only the Dead Don’t Lie.” She strives to write compelling, scary, survival stories with a touch of the metaphysical about the average guy and gal, (not a hitman, superhero, military expert, reporter or socialite).
When asked what people find surprising about her, she replied, “Hmm, the people who know me from my working-world life were super-surprised when I told them I had published a dystopian novel. They were like . . . ‘Whut?’ They were just getting used to my metaphysical side. Now they really think I’m weird. It seems odd to me as well that I like to venture to the dark side in my stories. Also, I’m super-girly; most people are surprised that I was in the Army Reserves. In fact, some people actually don’t believe me when I mention I had served in the military.”
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November 14, 2024
When the Trees Started Falling: A Climate Chaos Thriller truly captures a vivid picture of a world on the brink, and I found myself drawn into that world almost immediately. The storyline flows smoothly, keeping me hooked without any unnecessary detours. The pacing felt just right, pulling me through each chapter without feeling either rushed or dragged out.
The characters really stood out for me. They felt well-rounded and authentic, evolving naturally as the story progressed. I appreciated how their struggles were depicted—it made them feel relatable. The dialogue was sharp and realistic, grounding the story and making the characters’ interactions feel genuine.
Mechanically, the book is solid. Spelling and punctuation are mostly clean, with only a few minor errors. I also liked the consistent formatting; it was easy on the eyes, which enhanced my overall reading experience.
What I enjoyed most was that the book didn’t just rely on a typical doomsday premise. Instead, it built tension through the characters’ choices, which made it feel more human and engaging. The story addresses climate change without coming off as preachy, which I appreciated. It managed to make me think while keeping me on the edge of my seat.
I’d give it 4 out of 5 stars. It’s definitely an engaging, well-written thriller, but I think a bit more depth in the characters’ backstories would have added more emotional weight. Still, it’s a compelling read, especially if you’re into suspense with a touch of social relevance.
The characters really stood out for me. They felt well-rounded and authentic, evolving naturally as the story progressed. I appreciated how their struggles were depicted—it made them feel relatable. The dialogue was sharp and realistic, grounding the story and making the characters’ interactions feel genuine.
Mechanically, the book is solid. Spelling and punctuation are mostly clean, with only a few minor errors. I also liked the consistent formatting; it was easy on the eyes, which enhanced my overall reading experience.
What I enjoyed most was that the book didn’t just rely on a typical doomsday premise. Instead, it built tension through the characters’ choices, which made it feel more human and engaging. The story addresses climate change without coming off as preachy, which I appreciated. It managed to make me think while keeping me on the edge of my seat.
I’d give it 4 out of 5 stars. It’s definitely an engaging, well-written thriller, but I think a bit more depth in the characters’ backstories would have added more emotional weight. Still, it’s a compelling read, especially if you’re into suspense with a touch of social relevance.
November 24, 2024
Good action, good story flow.
Good action, good story flow and good character chemistry. I liked the action but it kept going around and around the same thing and repeated conversations. I enjoyed it but won't be reading more in the series nor will I go out of my way to read more by this author.
Good action, good story flow and good character chemistry. I liked the action but it kept going around and around the same thing and repeated conversations. I enjoyed it but won't be reading more in the series nor will I go out of my way to read more by this author.
October 5, 2025
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Lacking is about the nicest thing I can come up with.
According to Amazon I need nine more words. Verb
Lacking is about the nicest thing I can come up with.
According to Amazon I need nine more words. Verb
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