Black Water Rising

‘Black Water Rising‘ by Attica Locke is a crime thriller set in Houston, Texas in 1981. The story follows Jay Porter, a black lawyer who becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy involving a murder, union strikes, and corrupt oil companies. The novel explores themes of race, class, and power, and is praised for its complex plot, vivid characters, and atmospheric setting. Attica Locke is an American author and screenwriter, known for her exploration of African American history and culture in her writing. She has won several literary awards, including the Edgar Award for Best First Novel. As well as this, she was a writer and producer on Netflix’s ‘When They See Us’