"Black Water Rising" is a novel by American author Attica Locke, first published in 2009. The novel is set in Houston, Texas, in the early 1980s, and tells the story of a lawyer named Jay Porter, who is struggling to make ends meet and support his family.
Porter is a former civil rights activist who is still haunted by his experiences of racism and violence in the 1960s. When he witnesses a woman being thrown into the water during a boat trip, he becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving corruption and greed in the oil industry.
The novel explores themes such as justice, morality, and the struggle for power in American society. Porter is forced to confront his own past and the moral compromises he has made in order to survive, while also fighting for justice and exposing the corruption at the heart of the system.
"Black Water Rising" was well-received by critics upon its publication, and was nominated for several awards, including the Edgar Award for Best First Novel. It has been praised for its compelling characters, fast-paced plot, and thoughtful exploration of social and political issues. The novel is the first in a series of mysteries featuring Jay Porter, and has been followed by "Pleasantville" and "Heaven, My Home."
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