An Echo Through the Trees

By Michael Galloway

This is the story of Chase Krause, a man who sets out with his best friend, Josh, to camp for a weekend deep in the snow-filled wilderness. What starts off as the hunt of a lifetime quickly becomes the struggle of a lifetime. At the same time, Chase is forced to grapple with a nearly non-existent relationship with his father.

Set against the backdrop of Minnesota's picturesque north woods, it is a story of fathers and sons, broken relationships and healing, and triumph over circumstance. More importantly, it is a story of letting go.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Jul 26, 2012
• ISBN: 9781105999628

Reviews for An Echo Through the Trees

[wolffaerie17 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Chase Krause is following his dreams and hope by studying to be an architect. Chase has been practicing his target shooting in preparation for upcoming hunting trip with his best friend Josh along with Josh's dad and uncle. Chase also continues to write letters to his father even though he gets no response from them. Chase's mother Karen is schoolteacher that likes to paint pictures. Karen seems to be feeling down lately and has no other plans besides what she does inside and outside of school. Both Chase and Josh seem to be a turning point in their lives yet searching for some answers any way. Hunting trip is very much an adventure for Chase and Josh. While waiting for deer to appear Chase begins thinking about his relationship with his father and how it relates to his future. Chase ponders several ideas such as whether to continue writing letters and breaking off contact completely. Chase envies Josh's relationship with his dad. Josh is going thru several changes himself but unsure how to approach his dad with them. Will Chase finally get a deer? What conclusions will Chase reach? Will Karen and Josh make a leaps of faith? Your answers await you in An Echo Through the Trees.This truly is a coming of age story told in many perspectives that give you the whole puzzle. This book is what I call a page/chapter turner because you have to know what is next. This is surprisingly fast read for a book as well. The characters are flawed, broken, discouraged, honest, and real. I think the backdrop of the hunting trip really made this story quite complete. Every action, direction, and thought were all pieces to the puzzle. I thought the author did an awesome job creating this story. I will look for more of this author's work in the future.