Wonder Valley is a swirling mix of angst, violence, heartache, and yearning-a masterpiece by a writer on the rise.

Their lives will all intertwine and come crashing together in a shocking way, one that could only happen in this enchanting, dangerous city. By: Ivy Pochoda Narrated by: Will Damron. And there's Blake, a drifter hiding in the desert, doing his best to fight off his most violent instincts. Wonder Valley as its meant to be heard, narrated by Will Damron. There's Tony, a bored and unhappy lawyer who is inspired by the runner. There's Britt, who shows up at the commune harboring a dark secret. There's Owen and James, teenage twins who live in a desert commune, where their father, a self-proclaimed healer, holds a powerful sway over his disciples. There's Ren, just out of juvie, who travels to LA in search of his mother. of human resilience, has written a sweeping portrait of angst, violence, heartache, and yearning-a breathtaking novel of remarkable wisdom and empathy. The strange sight makes the local news and captures the imaginations of a stunning cast of misfits and lost souls. veneer we are used to associating with the city.

When a teen runs away from his father’s mysterious commune, he sets in motion a domino effect that will connect six characters desperate for hope and love, set across the sun-bleached canvas of Los Angeles.įrom the acclaimed author of Visitation Street, a visionary portrait of contemporary Los Angeles in all its facets, from the Mojave Desert to the Pacific, from the 110 to Skid Row.ĭuring a typically crowded morning commute, a naked runner is dodging between the stalled cars. Wonder Valley is a book you read for moments of life: a day on Skid Row, a naked man running down the middle of the freeway during rush hour, chicken slaughter on a des She conveys well the way that poor luck and petty crime color the world below the surface of the flashy L.A.

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