{"product_id":"nomad-paperback-3","title":"Nomad - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCynthia Johnstone\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor readers of Barbara Kingsolver and Mary Lawson, a literary novel, set in the desert wilderness of modern-day Arizona, that offers quiet beauty, emotional depth, and an exploration of loss, healing, and the wild places that change us.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter the sudden death of her brother, Corey retreats to a remote ranch in Sedona, Arizona, hoping the silence of the desert can drown out the noise of her grief. But the quiet only deepens her isolation--until a mysterious stray dog appears, pulling her back into the world and forcing her to face what she's been running from. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSet against the stunning red rock canyons, \u003ci\u003eNomad\u003c\/i\u003e is a lyrical, emotionally charged debut about trauma, resilience, and the wild grit it takes to heal. As Corey grapples with loss and the ghosts of her past, she's drawn into unexpected relationships that challenge her guarded heart and crack open the possibility of love. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor readers of \u003ci\u003eProdigal Summer\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Town Called Solace\u003c\/i\u003e, this is the story of one woman's return to herself through the rhythms of nature, the ache of memory, and the quiet, untamed beauty of connection. It's a tender, tough meditation on the raw path to healing--and the fierce, fragile hope that blooms in its wake.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCynthia Johnstone\u003c\/b\u003e is a former pediatric therapist and longtime writer with a background in psychology and communication. Her fiction is rooted in the rugged beauty of the natural world, exploring how wild places shape, test, and heal the human spirit. \u003ci\u003eNomad\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut novel. She holds degrees from Loyola University Chicago and Boston College and previously worked at Massachusetts General Hospital. Cynthia lives with her family in Flagstaff, Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 8.41 x 5.51 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 13, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57209234489649,"sku":"9798896361749","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/sMt7ZrkmCC9798896361749.webp?v=1793361068","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/nomad-paperback-3","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}