{"title":"David Joiner","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of David Joiner, an insightful author whose works offer a delicate exploration of human emotions and complex relationships. Joiner's storytelling prowess is particularly evident in his compelling novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Heron Catchers\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for its vivid narrative and authentic portrayal of characters, this book captures the intricate dynamics of tradition and progress in a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Joiner's writing is rich with cultural nuances and introspective themes. His ability to weave intricate plots with deep emotional resonance makes his novels a must-read for lovers of general fiction. Whether you are delving into the quiet turmoil of personal growth or the collision of cultural ideologies, his work promises a profound literary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover David Joiner's collection today and immerse yourself in stories that are as thought-provoking as they are beautifully written.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-heron-catchers-by-david-joiner-9781611720815","title":"The Heron Catchers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 International Rubery Book Awards Winner | 2023 American Writing Awards Finalist | 2023 Foreword Indies Awards Finalist | 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoiner's second novel set in the fabled Kanazawa area is an intimate yet understated look at an American who seeks recovery after his marriage to a Japanese woman has failed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Nozomi abandons Sedge and their marriage, taking all their money and leaving him with a ceramics shop he can't manage alone, her brother and his wife offer him a lifeline at their Japanese hot spring inn until he can get back on his feet. As he proceeds forward from this devastation in his life, he becomes involved with the wife of the man Nozomi ran off with as well as her stepson, a troubled 16-year-old whose jealousy and potential for violence contrasts with his interest in birds, origami, and the haiku of Matsuo Basho. What unfolds in the shadow of \"the immortal mountain of cranes\" will change their lives forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in Kanazawa and Yamanaka Onsen near the Sea of Japan, \u003cem\u003eThe Heron Catchers\u003c\/em\u003e explores the importance of recognising suffering both in others and in oneself, of being compassionate, and of trusting those who offer love in the shattering wake of loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Heron Catchers\u003c\/em\u003e is the second in a series of novels set in and around the Japanese city of Kanazawa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46716825600236,"sku":"9781611720815","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23141963482761.jpg?v=1754446717"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/david-joiner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}