The Paradise Tree - Book Review


The Paradise Tree
by R.A Denny

Peri, her family, and two friends managed to evade a shooting incident in the 21st century and decided to move forward toward the future. They arrived at their destination, Paradise, in the year 2131. This era is defined by advanced technology, where many individuals communicate through a chip. The chipped humans reside in the Paradise Tree.

Peri’s group just arrived back in the 21st century when a shooting incident occurred. Afraid of being caught up in trouble, they decided to move forward to the future instead. That was how the second installment of the Pirates & Puritans series concluded.

The Paradise Tree is the third book in the series. Penned by R.A. Denny, the novel opens with Peri’s group arriving in paradise in 2131. It’s around a hundred years in advance from Peri’s time. As soon as they land in the new place, the newcomers stand in awe at the marvelous sights. Everything around them is unlike any of the time periods they experienced. They witness a futuristic infrastructure.

Happy to arrive in the place, Peri hopes to build a safe future here with his family. Although at the back of her mind, she entertains some fear. Peri is worried they might be unable to turn back if needed. The palladium bodkin for time travel is gone. Another thing that concerns her is Ayoub. He might cause them trouble again.

Debriefing Inside the Paradise Tree

Nevertheless, the five newcomers stand where they landed, savoring the moment. Peri, Daniel, and John notice familiar features in the landscape. Mya marvels at a massive glass tree that seems to reach the sky. Ayoub keeps his thoughts to himself.

As the group admires the sights, a resident named Babawale approaches them and introduces himself. He informs them that they must undergo a debriefing, causing Ayoub to become frightened and slip away. The rest of the group follows Babawale to a futuristic Paradise Tree building.

Despite being unfamiliar with the amenities inside, the group trusts the yellow-robed people and tries to assimilate into their culture. However, Peri is skeptical about many things, including the mention of a chip, a requirement in the community.

Meanwhile, Ayoub tries to escape and change his clothes. As he wanders, he encounters a Muslim woman named Salima who points a gun at him. Ayoub later learns more about Salima and her children and joins them in a place away from the yellow-robed people.

The Paradise Tree and its Author

The Paradise Tree, the third in the Pirates & Puritans series, is more science-fiction than historical. The author, R.A. Denny, expertly transitions from the 17th century to the future and maintains continuity throughout the series. In The Paradise Tree, she imparts important lessons on unity and the potential dangers of technology.

Overall, I give The Paradise Tree a rating of 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend it to all readers.

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