Avalanches: A Novel of the Sierra Nevada

by Patricia Morgan

After a ski weekend in California's eastern Sierra Mountains, 25-year-old entrepreneur Monica Larsen takes off in her new plane for Southern California. But she gets lost in a freak snowstorm and she crashes into the wintery landscape. Three days later, a wounded and dazed Monica wanders into a local lodge. She tells the story of being saved by a man named Buddy Wilton. Only, Buddy has been missing for three years. No one believes Monica's story except for one the shy, reclusive rancher Buck Wilton, Buddy's younger brother. He has always wondered about the suspicious circumstances of Buddy's disappearance-and he is fascinated by the strength and courage of this beautiful woman. As Buck untangles the mysteries of his family, Monica begins to understand her own tale of survival. The answers bring them together-but also threaten to drive them apart.

264 pages, Hardcover

Published August 30, 2021

About the author

Patricia Morgan, MA, CCC

Author, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Leader and Counselor

Patricia Morgan is an author who specializes in strengthening resilience. Presenting to thousands of people each year, she is an international speaker with a Masters Degree in Psychology. When you get Patricia you get practical how-tos that decrease self-doubt, stress and miscommunication while increasing vitality, joy, productivity and workplace satisfaction. Plus she delivers her message in a fun, insightful and uplifting manner. As The Bounce Back Expert, Patricia confidently affirms, 'Youre stronger than you think.'

Patricia has authored dozens of articles and several books. Her latest book is From Woe to WOW: How Resilient Women Succeed at Work.

With her daughter, Kelly, she wrote the best selling book Love Her as She Is: Lessons from a Daughter Stolen by Addictions. It is a story about the power of unconditional love. Love Her as She Is has been featured on national radio and television. Patricia is also the author of She Said: A Tapestry of Womens Quotes, Alberta Women Said: Wise Words by Wondrous Western Women, The Light Hearted Approach: 87 Ways to be an Upbeat Parent and Frantic Free: 147 Ways to Calm Down and Lighten Up.

Before becoming a professional speaker, Patricia had careers as an Early Childhood Educator, Parent Educator, Family Counselor, Therapeutic Counselor and Group Facilitator. With a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, she worked for organizations such as the Calgary Counselling Centre, Cambyr Agencies, Parent Support Association, Contemporary Woman Project and EAP provider. Patricia is a Certified Integrative Body Psychotherapist and a Certified Canadian Counsellor.

Patricias inspirations, stories and solutions are developed from extensive research and training in positive psychology and resilience plus her experience as a career counsellor, group facilitator, agency director, and family and community woman. She says of her work, I feel honoured to help people cope with challenges, strengthen their resilience and celebrate their accomplishments and possibilities.

Patricia is an active member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, Women in Psychology and the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). Patricia was honored by Global TV and the Calgary YWCA as a Woman of Vision."

Reviews

[Jacquelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the story telling. Felt I knew the characters and the environs. The author knew the characters and portrayed them splendidly.