Open Throat

Shortlisted for the James Tait Black Prize for Fiction, "Open Throat" is a provocative and gripping novel that explores themes of identity, survival, and inequality, set against the stark backdrop of drought-hit Los Angeles. Following a queer mountain lion living near Hollywood, the story navigates their observations, encounters, and moral dilemmas after a devastating fire forces them into the city. Praised as a fiercely inventive and emotionally charged narrative, the book has garnered widespread acclaim and anticipation.