description: Losing Gemma is one of the hottest fiction debuts of the summer. A first novel being compared to Alex Garland's breakthrough novel, The Beach -- except the backpacking heroes are girls. And it's already being translated into nine languages.What makes Losing Gemma truly unforgettable, however, is the read itself; it's as gripping and suspenseful as it is psychologically rich. Two young women have gone looking for adventure, backpacking through India -- but only one returns. The other one believes it's all her fault. And the mystery behind what really happened during their fateful visit to a secluded shrine compels the reader forward to a page-turning conclusion that's shocking, strange, and haunting.
language: English
title: Losing Gemma
titlecomplete: Losing Gemma
genres: Mystery, Fiction, Thriller, Crime, Drama, India, Travel, Romance, Adventure
ratings_count: 1235
places: India
publisher: Turtleback Books