Lonesome Road

<p><b>Originally published by Gnomon Press in 1998 </b><br><br><i>Lonesome Road</i> is a compelling novel of loss, endurance, and the fragile bonds that hold families together. Set in Kentucky’s famed Bluegrass horse country, Martha Bennett Stiles's story follows Ruth Brough, whose seemingly content life is shattered when her young son disappears without a trace. As hopes for his return fade and tensions strain her marriage, Ruth struggles to navigate grief, uncertainty, and isolation while searching for a way forward.<br><br>Blending psychological suspense with a richly observed portrait of rural Kentucky life, <i>Lonesome Road</i> explores the impact of tragedy on a family, the complexities of love and loyalty, and the resilience required to confront the unknown. Both an engrossing family drama and an evocative portrait of the Bluegrass region, this novel offers a moving examination of loss, faith, and the enduring search for wholeness.</p>