Where the Lost Wander

A Novel

De: Amy Harmon

Narrado por: Lauren Ezzo, Shaun Taylor-Corbett

In this epic and haunting love story set on the Oregon Trail, a family and their unlikely protector find their way through peril, uncertainty, and loss.

The Overland Trail, 1853: Naomi May never expected to be widowed at 20. Eager to leave her grief behind, she sets off with her family for a life out West. On the trail, she forms an instant connection with John Lowry, a half-Pawnee man straddling two worlds and a stranger in both.

But life in a wagon train is fraught with hardship, fear, and death. Even as John and Naomi are drawn to each other, the trials of the journey and their disparate pasts work to keep them apart. John’s heritage gains them safe passage through hostile territory only to come between them as they seek to build a life together.

When a horrific tragedy strikes, decimating Naomi’s family and separating her from John, the promises they made are all they have left. Ripped apart, they can’t turn back, they can’t go on, and they can’t let go. Both will have to make terrible sacrifices to find each other, save each other, and eventually...make peace with who they are.

©2020 Amy Harmon (P)2019 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Wonderful!

This is one of the best books I have ever read. Yes, I read it first and then listened. It’s a powerful novel rich in wisdom and insights. Historical yet still modern. Excellent!

Wonderful Story!

Performances and story were both so moving. I loved it. Would recommend to any reader.

Absolutely beautiful

This book is a must to listen too or read. Beautifully written and truly touching. One of my favorites!

Beautifully done!

The Audible version of “Where the Lost Wander,” brought this favorite novel to life for me. It felt as though I actually came to know some of the principal characters, Naomi May, John Lowry and others, which is a tribute to top-notch, character development by the author and also good narrators. Amy Harmon’s descriptions of places and people effortlessly made me feel as if I were there. I loved hearing Naomi’s gentle, fluid voice. Although some of the men’s voices were a bit scratchy it was only a very small part in the story. On the other hand, Webb’s little voice, so enthusiastic and child-like brought a smile to me every time I heard him. I often heard John Lowry sigh, aka’a, and in return I would agree, aka’a.
Besides being a love story, beautifully told, “Where the Lost Wander’ had many insightful themes. It spoke to me of survival and how one finds the strength to endure, of living through grief and then showing heightened compassion to others, the value of community and the destructive forces of prejudice. I honored the nobility of Chief Washakie as I mourned the plight of Native Americans and early settlers. I loved the many words of truth and wisdom that were woven throughout the tale and pondered them. I’m still pondering them.
After listening to “Where the Lost Wander,” I actually felt strengthened and befriended. I have listened to it twice now. I believe it may be an annual listen for me. This is the first novel by Amy Harmon that I’ve read and I look forward to more of her books and hoping her other books are this good!

First half is slow/Second half is fantastic!

I think I have read all of Amy Harmon's books and while the first half of this story was pretty slow, it ended up being one of my favorites. The hero was definitely one of her best. The male narrator was good, the female was good with female parts but morphed into kermit the frog for male voices. Very strange. I still enjoyed this audiobook very much!!

So Freaking Great

I’m writing this review weeks after I finished because I just can’t stop thinking about what a fantastic book this was to listen to! The male reader was phenomenal in his performance. The story was so compelling and kept me anxious to listen. I’m honestly debating starting it over again.

Exceptionally beautiful. Spare and evocative.

Thank you, Amy Harmon, for this full hearted journey into the experience of the Western migration and the world of the native peoples which this migration brought to an end.

I am richer for the truth in your storytelling.

Our history

Loved this book. Excellent historical fiction, loved the main characters, John Lowry and Naomi but also the good Shoshoni chief and his vision.

Poor Narration

This was a great story. I would have given it 5 stars but the female narrator was horrible.

Fantastic story telling

I loved this book. definitely in my top 10 now. The characters are rich and complex. The historical context comes to life while the story always moves forward. Epic tale of true love.