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March 15, 2025

Book Review: Green Stone of Healing

To write her multigenerational speculative fiction series, C.L. Talmadge delved into her own past lives and those of her family, friends, clients, and acquaintances. The fictionalized result is the Green Stone of Healing(R) sagaThe Green Stone of Healing® speculative epic book set is the full series of four books: The Vision, Fallout, The Scorpions Strike, and Outcast - by the author, C.L. Talmadge.

Image: The Vision: Green Stone of Healing Series, by C. L. Talmadge (Author). Publisher: BookLocker.com, Inc. (June 19, 2011)
The Vision
When my husband, Rob, was taken to the hospital by ambulance, I grabbed the first book in this series to take with me, knowing I had long hours ahead of me, sitting, waiting, and worrying.

It was an excellent choice because Rob slept away a good part of the day, and I needed something to occupy my mind, other than worrying.

Immediately, upon reading the first page, I was swept away by the story of Lt. Helen Andros - an illegitimate, presumed orphaned physician with a gift for healing.

With a touch of romance, a dose of action and adventure, a dash of paranormal, and a whole lot of palace intrigue - the story kept me involved and reading all day long.

Image: Fallout: Green Stone of Healing Series, by C. L. Talmadge (Author). Publisher: BookLocker.com, Inc. (June 19, 2008)
Fallout
It's been a very long time since I have read a whole book in just one day. I was surprised at how quickly the day passed, and how the story gripped me and compelled me to keep reading.

I have always been attracted to stories of the future, science fiction, fantasy, past lives, reincarnation, spirituality, and healing. This book series certainly fits them all!

For a day that could have left me crumbed in tears and fear, with a husband who we first thought was having a heart attack, then a stroke, only to find he had lost his memory and kept asking me the same questions over and over again, every moment he was awake, I was so grateful to have this book to lose myself in.

Image: The Scorpions Strike: Green Stone of Healing Series, by C. L. Talmadge (Author). Publisher: BookLocker.com, Inc. (June 19, 2008)
The Scorpions Strike
Perhaps the magic of the story even helped me to emotionally and spiritually heal from our scare of possibly losing him?

From the book: What happens when politics and piety collide? In the Green Stone of Healing® speculative epic, the conflagration dooms an entire nation and imperils the planet.

Image: Outcast: Green Stone of Healing Series, by C. L. Talmadge (Author). Publisher: BookLocker.com, Inc. (September 1, 2009)
Outcast
The saga combines action-adventure, palace intrigue, the paranormal, and undying romance as favorite characters reincarnate and reunite on their spiritual sojourns.

Behind the scenes, the otherworldly Mist-Weavers, who know about a mysterious gem's full potential for healing, protection, and destruction, attempt to guide through all manner of perils the four generations of strong-willed women who own the jewel.

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Sit back. Read. Enjoy the ride.

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  121. Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review! It’s amazing how a powerful story like Green Stone of Healing can offer comfort and even healing during difficult moments. I love how you described being swept away by Helen Andros’ journey — it sounds like the perfect blend of adventure, spirituality, and emotion. Definitely adding this series to my reading list!

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  122. What a heartfelt and powerful review. It's amazing how the right book can offer both escape and emotional strength during such uncertain times. The combination of deep storytelling, healing themes, and spiritual insight sounds truly compelling. I admire how openly you shared your experience—it adds a whole new layer of meaning to the series. Definitely sounds like a must-read for anyone who appreciates stories that go beyond just entertainment.

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  123. This review is incredibly moving—books that offer comfort and emotional healing during tough times are rare gems. The way the story helped you cope says a lot about its power. A beautiful reminder of how storytelling can heal.

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  124. I enjoy reading self improvement and fiction for the most part.

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  125. I enjoy reading self improvement and fiction for the most part.

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  126. What a heartfelt review — I really liked how you connected your personal experience with the Green Stone of Healing series. Books that combine adventure, romance, and even elements of spirituality really do have a way of helping us escape and heal during tough moments. It reminded me of how interactive storytelling in games can also pull readers/players into deep narratives. For example, I recently came across Summertime Saga Mod APK at https://thesummertimesagaapk.com/ — while it’s a very different medium, it also blends story, character development, and choices in a way that keeps you engaged for hours. Both show how powerful storytelling can be, whether in novels or digital formats.

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