Black Water Rising by Attica Locke



Black Water Rising - book cover

A woman's cry of anguish in the night cuts short any thought Jay Porter had of a relaxing evening.

Characters

Jay Porter's story
- A small time lawyer with huge aspirations, I’ll fight for justice for my fellow black American’s. I have to work tirelessly to make it happen.

Cynthia Maddox's story
- It’s my duty to serve my people and ensure that the law is upheld.  I want what is right for the future of my community.

Elise Linsey's story
- My rise up the corporate ladder may not suit everybody but what the hell.  It’s not what you know but who you know in this world.  

Thomas Cole's story
- The company comes first, then it’s those around me. I have contacts everywhere, some purely business but some for protection.