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WONDER VALLEY
From the acclaimed author of Visitation Street, a visionary and masterful portrait of contemporary Los Angeles in all its facets, from the Mojave desert to the Pacific, from the 110 to Skid Row.
Los Angeles, the 110 during peak morning rush hour: an endless sea of commuters. But this traffic jam is different—a runner is dodging and weaving between the cars at an astonishing clip—and it sets the course for a handful of Angelenos, all of whom are in desperate need of a change.
There's Ren, just out of juvie, who travels to LA in search of his mother. There's Owen and James, teenage twins who live in a desert commune, where their father, Patrick, a self-proclaimed healer, holds a powerful sway over his disciples. There's Britt, harboring secrets of her own, who shows up at the commune and captures Patrick's attention. There's Tony, a bored and unhappy lawyer who is inspired by the runner. And there's Blake, a violent drifter hiding in the desert, whose path collides with Patrick’s in a shocking way.
Whether running away from their past, or looking to reclaim their future, these characters, imbued with endless amounts of empathy and wisdom, will do anything for a semblance of peace. Wonder Valley is a sweeping portrait of angst, violence, heartache, and yearning—a mas- terpiece by a writer on the rise.
Ivy Pochoda grew up in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn and lived in Red Hook for several years. She is the author of Visitation Street and The Art of Disappearing. She attended Harvard University, where she studied classical Greek. She also holds an MFA from Bennington College in Fiction. A former professional squash player, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband.
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Published 2017-11-01 by Ecco |