When I first heard the premise of the book, I wasn’t sure I would like the it. But as usual, I really enjoyed the story. The characters were complex and interesting; the storyline was compelling and the descriptions of the English countryside made me feel like I was there. I thoroughly enjoyed being part of Charli’s journey and looked forward to the next bit of information that would help her find her joy again. The relationships between the characters were so well thought out; rich and complicated and true to life. The love between Charli and her father was sweet and the juxtaposition of the parental roles was so well written. But what I like best was that the author didn’t rush the outcome of the storyline but wrote it in such a way that you didn’t feel “rushed” into the ending. He just lovingly wrapped it and tied it with the perfect bow!

This is a wonderful story on generational trauma and changing your own destiny. Charli Thurman has known nothing but "red lights" in her life, both obstacles in relationships and career progress. When she learns about something called constellation therapy, she decides to see if something in her family's past could have caused the upset in her own life. From Boston to Costa Rica to England, Charli pursues answers to a violent event that occurred several decades before she was born. Her proactivity teaches her more about herself, her family, and her potential. A unique story of sacrifice and redemption that will resonate on many levels.

Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union for the advanced copy!

I have enjoyed every Boo Walker book I have read and this one did not disappoint. I had never heard of generational trauma where tragedy, trauma, pain, etc. can be passed down through generations. The main character, Charli, comes from a family that has had bad luck and tragedy for generations. She had an abusive childhood herself and has self-destructive tendencies as a result. When she hears from her best friend of a family constellation therapy workshop in Costa Rica, she decides to attend in desperation. I was immediately caught up in the centuries old mystery of a murder in her ancestry which takes her to England to try and figure out. I loved the dual timeline story of her ancestor. Although I’m still skeptical of the generational trauma theory, the stories were well written and make it seem believable. The fact that she faces one coincidence after another, including meeting her true love whose family was also involved in the murder, is hard to believe, but I’d like to think someone higher can push us in the direction our lives need for the better. Very intriguing!

An Echo in Time
A Novel
by Boo Walker

Thank you, Boo Walker and Lake Union Publishing for the, An Echo in Time ARC.
I am a huge fan of Boo Walker and his writings and books are always magic. I did feel many thoughts and felt the book was my read. I did smile as Boo injected hismself in the book.LOVED this one.Bravo to Boo Walker.

I’m so thrilled I was chosen to read this ARC by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I’ve read several of this authors books and they do not disappoint. This one was a beautifully written book and the descriptors and scene building was enough to let you vividly picture being there with the characters. I lost myself in this book. The book follows Charli as she feels that her life has been negatively affected by generational trauma passed down through the years and how she can overcome the curse of her life. It was wonderfully written and researched. I also loved that the author even interjected himself in the book at one point. Very well written and worth checking out.

Navigating challenges in life and love as her thirtieth birthday approaches, Charli Thurman finds herself facing one hurdle after another. Given the Thurman family's tumultuous history, she's apprehensive about the future unless she can identify the root of their troubles.

I was completely engrossed in this book! Although I hadn't delved into Boo Walker's previous works, this one deeply resonated with me. Charli's enduring struggles have led her to avoid any relationship that hints at becoming serious. In her quest for answers that eluded her in the US,

She travels to England to explore her family's genealogy. The storytelling, with its intricate blend of characters and alternative timelines, was executed with finesse.

A heartfelt thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley.

I was absolutely hooked from the very first chapter. Charli just can't seem to have much luck in her life, and feels she carries a lot of burdens.

When a friend suggests some alternative kind of therapy help, she's understandably sceptical, but she's willing to give it a try.

It takes her on a long journey from Boston to the UK for answers to her past relatives, to maybe start to actually live life to the full.

I can't recommend this wonderful story enough

This book does excellently a topic that is very difficult to do well (generational trauma). Unresolved pain festers and bleeds into every area of our lives, and the next generation's lives. I loved that Charli took proactive action, going to England to try a new strategy into self-healing and research generational trauma. This book is fulfilling, thought provoking, and soul touching.

An Echo in Time is a heartfelt soulful read about ancestral healing, transgenerational trauma, and the redemptive power of forgiveness.

Charli's life is in a rut. Everything she tries fails and the baggage from her terrible upbringing isn't helping either. Obstructed by her own negative thinking, her best friend Viv recommends family constellation therapy to help break her out of the vicious circle she finds herself trapped in. With nothing to lose, Charli tries the therapy which brings up a devastating memory from long before she was born that has left an imprint on every subsequent generation in her family. With no other choice but to solve the family mystery, Charli heads to Winchester England to research her family history and to hopefully and finally put an end to the inherited trauma of her bloodline.

I was delighted to read a book about family constellation therapy as it is gaining popularity. I enjoyed the whole concept of this story, how the mistakes, pain, and trauma from our ancestors can be passed down through the generations. For some readers, this might be a little woo woo, but for myself and many others, it's a fascinating and thought provoking concept. As per usual with Boo Walker stories, the characters in this book were emotionally complex and their feelings so well articulated that you could feel their heartache emanating from the pages. Charli was an interesting character, a victim of abuse whose unresolved pain affected every aspect of her life. I'm glad that she was written with bravery and open mindedness since she was as much of a victim of her own self limiting behaviors as she was of her ancestral trauma.

The dual timeline was a great addition to this story as you could see the similarities between Charli and her ancestor and the ways in which the universe will conspire to bring you to your healing.

An Echo in Time is a story that will make you think, make you cry, and make you believe in the power to forgive, release the past, and choose a better tomorrow.

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a free arc via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

A self destructive woman seeks out a guru to trace her fractured family’s long line of misery in order to find happiness. Spirituality and ancestry, self discovery, mommy issues, sweet romance and a murder mystery. Self help promotion disguised as fiction. I liked the idea that trauma travels through genes over generations but I’m realizing women’s literary fiction/romance chick lit is not for me. Notwithstanding, this was a simple straight forward beach read. That cover is gorgeous too.

*Thank you B. Walker and Lake Union Publishing for the, An Echo in Time ARC.

I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Speechless;. Lost for words, but alas, I must find my words in order to give a review.

I must confess that I was bored in the first chapter. There were many grammatical errors and spelling mistakes, that I didn't think I would be able to continue reading (I am aware that this ARC was an unedited copy). I am so glad that I stuck with it thought, because chapter 2 was the one that made me want to continue reading.

This book was beautifully written. The characters were amazing, and the descriptive factors used throughout the story allowed me to picture each scene taking place in my mind.

The reason why I am lost for words is because of how much I resonated with the main character, Charli. Her thoughts and feelings towards herself, and the way she was constantly self-sabotaging to the point where she was convinced she was living a life full of bad luck, or she was cursed. It was incredibly painful to read because of this.

The author, Boo Walker, has certainly given me a lot to think about, and I have already decided to follow some of the advice that Charli was given, in order to rectify my own life.

I find it difficult to write praise as high as what I feel that this book deserves, but I can honestly stand up, place my hand n my heart and proclaim that this has to be the best book I have ever read in my life.

I loved this book! I'd never read anything by Boo Walker, but this one hit just the spot. I'm very interested in generational trauma, and this book shows us that it can affect the current generation. Charli felt that her whole life has been difficult...one thing after another happening. To protect herself, she breaks off any relationships that even start to get serious. Charli sets off to England to get some answers in a genealogy search that she couldn't quite figure out in the US. The way everyone comes together, and we see the alternate timelines was so well done.

Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for a digital copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

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An Echo In Time. Boo Walker has written an interesting story dealing with how something that happened generations ago is still affecting family members. Charli long has felt that the universe is working against her. Pushed by her bestie she attends a workshop that sends her on a genealogy search to nineteenth century England with surprising results. This story will make you wonder about the possibility of karma in your own life. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book from NetGalley. Highly recommend.

Oh my gosh, Boo touched my soul with this one! I will be purchasing several copies of this book for my family. love his characters in every book he writes, but Charli and Noah are absolutely the best. Love, betrayal, generations of darkness and abuse and then true love again. Who doesn't like a good mystery and romance book? You will not be able to put it down. Way to go Boo!

An Echo in Time by B. Walker, published by Lake Union Publishing, is an heartfelt novel, excellent written and gives all the feels.
I enjoyed reading this gem, 5 stars.
Blurb:
A woman delves into a centuries-old murder to find the truth behind her self-destructive behavior in a powerful novel about love, loss, and healing by the bestselling author of An Unfinished Story and The Stars Don’t Lie.
Unable to catch a break in life or love as she approaches thirty, Charli Thurman sees red lights at every crossroads. And given the Thurman family’s tumultuous history, she knows things will only get worse, unless she can break the cycle and figure out where—and when—it all went wrong.
Charli is skeptical when her best friend introduces her to a “soul reader” who specializes in generational trauma. But during family constellation therapy with the guru, Charli experiences an inexplicable memory of terrible violence. Whatever happened in the past, it created an imbalance that’s still in the Thurman blood.
When Charli’s research leads her to Winchester, England, she meets a charming pub owner named Noah, whose own family history is similarly twisted. As the mystery deepens around a damaged inheritance and a tragic death, Charli is resolved to find the truth—and create the fresh start she has been hoping for her whole life.