her in the company of master thriller writers such as Dennis Lehane or Scott Turow. “Locke deftly moves between past and present action. An auspicious debut from Attica Locke.” - George Pelecanos, author of The Turnaround “ Black Water Rising is a stylish, involving literary thriller with a strong emphasis on human politics and character. Attica Locke is a stand-out in every imperative-young-writer way.” - James Ellroy, author of American Tabloid and L.A. “What a ride! Black Water Rising is a superlative debut a wonderful treatise on the Texas 1980s the best bad town novel in some time. a writer we’ll need to keep an eye on” - Sacramento Book Review Locke’s writing is sharp and authentic you can practically hear the Southern drawl emanating off the page. Any author who can make readers actually like a low-rent lawyer has talent to spare.” - St. “Locke gives readers a well-paced suspense tale. “This debut thriller charges out of the gate, boldly establishing Locke as a name to look out for in years to come.” - Sarah Weinman, National Post “Locke’s debut thriller ends in a satisfying whirlwind of drama.” - Library Journal

Locke remains an author to watch.” - Publishers Weekly “Locke, a screenwriter with both film and TV credits (including a forthcoming HBO miniseries about the civil rights movement) steers a gritty drama to a satisfying end. “Locke expertly etches a portrait of her anxiety-ridden protagonist, and she animates the complex plot with the assurance of a practiced screenwriter.” - Kirkus Reviews Locke seamlessly weaves history, suspense, and passion in this promising tale that will linger long after this season.” - Essence this is a rare occasion where the hype is deserved. It’s a must for your summer reading list.” - Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers “Attica Locke is a vivid storyteller.Without pretence, she provides an engaging story about one man’s enduring struggle for justice and equality. Like Dennis Lehane, she skillfully deploys the conventions of the thriller while also presenting biting social commentary, a sure sense of place, and soulful characters.” - Booklist (starred review) “First-novelist Locke presents a searing portrait of a man struggling to reconcile the bitterness of his life experiences with the idealism of his convictions. “ Black Water Rising reads like a hard-boiled thriller, but the real trick resides in Locke’s ability to personalize an overlooked part of American history and show how far-reaching, how entrenched, it is in today’s social, political, and cultural fabric.” - San Francisco Bay Guardian “Attica Locke’s first novel, Black Water Rising, which Janet Maslin called ‘subtle and compelling’ in The New York Times, is an even better book than its author had in mind.The book cleverly replaces the kind of cold-war paranoia that used to animate thrillers with racial paranoia instead.” - New York Times

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