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From the New York Times bestselling author of the smash-hit The Measure --a runaway bestseller and a Read with Jenna TODAY Show pick--comes a stunning speculative story of healing, self-discovery, forgiveness, and found friendship that will appeal to readers of Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. Welcome to the Poppy Fields, where there''s hope for even the most battered hearts to heal. Here, in a remote stretch of the California desert, lies a unique new research center, home to an experimental and controversial treatment that allows those suffering from the heartache of loss to sleep through their pain...and keep on sleeping. After they awaken from this prolonged state of slumber, they will finally be healed. But only if they''re willing to accept the potential shadowy side effects. Journey to the Poppy Fields alongside four very different strangers, and one little dog, who find themselves thrust together on an unexpected road trip across the country to reach this mystical destination--and its brilliant, enigmatic founder, Ellis. As Ava, a book illustrator; Ray, a fireman; Sasha, an occupational therapist; Sky, a free spirit; and a friendly pup named PJ attempt to make their way west, each of their past secrets and mysterious motivations threaten to derail their voyage. A high-concept speculative novel about heartache, hope, and human resilience, The Poppy Fields explores the path of grief and healing, a journey at once profoundly universal and unique to every person, posing the questions: How do we heal in the wake of great loss? And how far are we willing to go in order to be healed?
About the author
Nikki Erlick is the author of the instant New York Times bestseller The Measure, which was a Read with Jenna / Today show book club pick. The Measure has been translated into twenty-four languages worldwide. She has a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a master’s degree from Columbia University. She lives in Los Angeles.
Summary
From the New York Times bestselling author of the smash-hit The Measure—a runaway bestseller and a Read with Jenna TODAY Show pick—comes a stunning speculative story of healing, self-discovery, forgiveness, and found friendship.
"This ambitious novel tells a speculative story about the resilience of the human spirit." —People
"A masterful, tender exploration of love, loss, and the poignant echoes of memory... A profoundly moving read." —Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author
What if there were a cure for the broken-hearted?
Welcome to the Poppy Fields, where there’s hope for even the most battered hearts to heal.
Here, in a remote stretch of the California desert, lies an experimental and controversial treatment center that allows those suffering from the heartache of loss to sleep through their pain...and keep on sleeping. After patients awaken from this prolonged state of slumber, they will finally be healed. But only if they’re willing to accept the potential shadowy side effects.
On a journey to this mystical destination are four very different strangers and one little dog: Ava, a book illustrator; Ray, a fireman; Sasha, an occupational therapist; Sky, a free spirit; and a friendly pup named PJ. As they attempt to make their way from the Midwest all the way to the Poppy Fields—where they hope to find Ellis, its brilliant, enigmatic founder—each of their past secrets and mysterious motivations threaten to derail their voyage.
A high-concept speculative novel about heartache, hope, and human resilience, The Poppy Fields explores the path of grief and healing, a journey at once profoundly universal and unique to every person, posing the questions: How do we heal in the wake of great loss? And how far are we willing to go in order to be healed?
