The last person Alice Shipley expected to see since arriving in Tangier with her new husband was Lucy Mason. Following the incident at Bennington, both friends-once inseparable roommates-haven’t spoken in over a season. But there Lucy was, attempting to make items right and return to their aged rhythms. Probably Alice should be happy. She’s not adjusted alive in Morocco, as well afraid to venture out into the bustling medinas and oppressive temperature. Lucy-always fearless and independent-helps Alice emerge about Tangerine from her level and explore the country.

But shortly a familiar feeling begins to overtake Alice-she feels controlled and stifled simply by Lucy at every turn. Then Alice’s spouse, John, goes lacking, and Alice begins to question everything around her: her relationship with her enigmatic friend, her decision to ever arrive to Tangier, and her very own mind-set.

Tangerine is a clear dagger of the audiobook-a debut thus tightly wound, so replete with exotic imagery and elegance, so full of precise information and extraordinary workmanship, it will leave you absolutely breathless.

Optioned for film by George Clooney’s Smokehouse Pictures, with Scarlett Johansson to star.