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Black Water Rising

By Attica Locke
Series: The Jay Porter mysteries by Attica Locke
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Black Water Rising by Attica Locke is a gripping crime thriller set in 1980s Houston. It follows Jay Porter, a struggling lawyer with a shadowy past, who becomes entangled in a dangerous investigation after saving a woman from drowning. As he seeks justice, Jay must confront personal demons and navigate the murky waters of corporate and political corruption.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime thriller if you're drawn to suspenseful stories weaving social justice themes with compelling characters. The narrative, set in the racially charged atmosphere of 1980s Texas, offers a rich blend of political intrigue and personal struggle, ideal for those who appreciate a deep and thought-provoking thriller.

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Black Water Rising

Attica Locke's critically acclaimed, 2010 Orange Prize-shortlisted debut now in paperback.

Shortlisted for the Orange Prize, critically acclaimed in US and UK (fans include Ellroy, Pelecanos, John Harvey), Attica Locke's debut is now in paperback

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On a dark night, out on the Houston bayou to celebrate his wife's birthday, Jay Porter hears a scream. Saving a distressed woman from drowning, he opens a Pandora's Box.

Not the lawyer he set out to be, Jay long ago made peace with his radical youth, tucked away his darkest sins, and resolved to make a fresh start. His impulsive act out on the bayou is heroic, but it puts Jay in danger, ensnaring him in a murder investigation that could cost him his practice, his family, and even his life. Before he can untangle the mystery that stretches to the highest reaches of corporate power, he must confront the demons of his past.

A provocative thriller with an exhilarating climax, Black Water Rising marks the arrival of an electrifying new talent.

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Attica Locke's Black Water Rising has been praised as an impressive crime debut, characterised as a distinctive literary thriller with an engaging plot set in 1980s Texas. Critics highlight its rich narrative involving themes of human politics, integrity, and the nuances of being young, gifted, and black in a tumultuous era. Reviewers commend the book's gripping storytelling, atmospheric depth, and the seamless blend of history and suspense.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846687532

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Serpent's Tail

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Born in Houston, Texas, Attica Locke, has worked in both film and television for over ten years. She has written movie scripts for Paramount, Warner Bros., Disney, Twentieth Century Fox and most recently completed an adaptation of Stephen Carter's The Emperor of Pictures. She now lives in Los Angeles. Black Water Rising is her first novel.

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