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A.D. Popovich was born and raised in Louisiana. At the age of fifteen, she moved to California with her family. Living in California was a huge eye-opener for her. California meant freedom. “Well, back in the 70s it did.” After meeting her husband, life has been one adventure after another. They lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico for a while—absolutely wonderful. Several years later they made a wrong turn and ended up in Florida: too many tornadoes and alligators.
They returned to California and started their own business, The Cosmic Shirt Company, until the Bankstas caused The Crash. Homeless for a while. “Yes, really.” They finally managed to get their feet back on the ground after obtaining super-boring jobs.
After decades of working in the mundane world, A.D. Popovich decided it was time for a change. She focused almost every second of her free-time focusing and visualizing her childhood dream—writing. Her first novel, Only the Dead Don’t Die, was more successful than she had anticipated. She’s busy working on her next adventure. She strives to write compelling survivalist stories with a touch of the metaphysical.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
When the Trees Started Falling by A.D. Popovich is a gripping environmental thriller set against the backdrop of climate chaos. The story follows Luna Lewis, who returns to her rural home to appease her activist parents, only to find herself amidst a growing climate disaster as wildfires and extreme weather events ravage the landscape. Alongside other evacuees, Luna must navigate a series of escalating environmental catastrophes, all while contending with unexpected human threats. The novel explores the unpredictability of a world destabilized by climate change, blending survival and suspense in a race against time.
Author A.D. Popovich masterfully builds suspense through relentless environmental disasters, making the reader feel the urgency and unpredictability of each new event with plenty of flair and excitement. The portrayal of climate chaos feels frighteningly plausible, and it's all rooted in real-world science, which adds to the novel's tension and emotional weight, as well as the take-home messages. I found myself deeply invested in the characters' individual arcs, especially Luna's, which are intricately woven with the larger environmental narrative, making the story feel both intimate and epic. Through thrilling storytelling, Popovich effectively raises awareness about the dangers of unchecked climate change, making the reader contemplate the dire consequences of inaction. The tense atmosphere and character-driven survival story create a compelling read that's hard to put down. Overall, I strongly recommend When the Trees Started Falling for those seeking a thought-provoking and intense environmental thriller that will keep them on the edge of their seat.
