Flaming Tree is by Phyllis A. Whitney. Second only to Columbella (to be reviewed later), this is my favorite Whitney mystery novel. The ending is a complete shocker! You end up going back through the story looking for clues you missed when you discover the secret at the end. Jody Hammond and his mother Ruth suffer a terrible fall off the cliffs in Carmel, California. Ruth is crippled and Jody is severely brain damaged. Tyler, Jody's father wants him sent away, Kelsey Stewart (who specializes in working with brain damaged children) thinks there is hope. Once Jody's story begins to unravel the drama begins. Again, the ending is a total shocker. A wonderful example of Whitney's work. Adult themes.
Ratings: 9th grade - 10 out of 10 - AC (adult themed content).
1 comment:
I have read this book before and I thought it was a great book. Like Miss Dayna wrote in the discreption you never expect the ending. It's a complete shock. It is a little slow at some points so you might have to stick it out a little to be able to finish it. Phyllis A. Whitney books are great in general and I would recomend just about any book by her...
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