Black Water Rising
by Attica Locke
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.