Djuna Shellam
ASIN: B00H1CWJJK
Publisher: Magnhild Press
Pages: 318
Roommates Alice Hollywell, the young spitfire from Hollywood, and her best friend, the poor little rich girl Em Martín from nearby Bel Air, CA are stationed together on a remote Air Force base in West Texas in the mid-1970s.Worldly Alice "Hollywood" is notorious for changing “teams" without notice. Em is shy, seemingly sheltered, but... she has a secret—she’s in love with Alice. Despite their differences, their friendship blossoms into something unexpected. The arrest of their friend Whitey, and rumors about an investigation into his friends and associates creates a frightening environment, complicating everything. On base, and particularly within their inner circle, the atmosphere becomes rife with suspicion and fear. Finding themselves caught up in a rabid witch-hunt, Alice and Em realize the military is a dangerous place for them. Decisions are made with disastrous ...