BLACK
WATER RISING In the tradition of Dennis Lehane, Walter Mosley and Greg Iles, Attica Locke spins a tale of mystery and intrigue, set in Houston, Texas during the oil-rich 80s. And as it entertains, the book offers a powerful message about race, class, how the decisions you make can change the course of your life, and how the past influences the present. Jay Porter is hardly the lawyer he set out to be. His most promising client is a low-rent call girl, and he runs his fledgling law practice out of a dingy strip mall. But he has long since made peace with his path to the American dream, quietly and carefully tucking away the more radical parts of his past: the guns, the FBI file, and the trial that almost ended his life. But one night he makes an impulsive decision to save a drowning woman’s life, opening a Pandora’s Box in the process. Her secrets put Jay in danger, ensnaring him in a murder investigation that could cost him everything. But through it all, Porter stumbles upon a chance to become the lawyer…and the man he once dreamed of becoming. BLACK WATER RISING, with its universal characters in relatable situations, will resonate with multi-generational readers. Visit her website at www.atticalocke.com. |
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