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Attica Locke | Mystery & Crime

Bluebird Bluebird by Attica Locke

Bluebird Bluebird by Attica Locke

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A Rural Texas Noir of Small-Town Secrets and a Double Murder Investigation

Darren Mathews, a Black Texas Ranger, knows East Texas doesn’t play by the rules. With his career on the brink of suspension, he travels up Highway 59 to the small, racially divided town of Lark to investigate two seemingly disconnected murders. A Black lawyer from Chicago and a local white woman have both been found dead in the same bayou just days apart.

As Darren digs into the community's history, centered around a local Black-owned blues joint and the looming threat of the Aryan Brotherhood, he triggers a dangerous collision of justice and deeply rooted resentment. To solve the murders, he must navigate a web of generational secrets and small-town lies before the explosive racial tensions reach a boiling point.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Attica Locke delivers a gripping rural noir and police procedural heavily infused with the gritty atmosphere of East Texas. This character-driven mystery relies on the complex perspective of a conflicted lawman navigating systemic racism, making it a perfect match for readers who want socially conscious crime fiction, atmospheric Southern thrillers, and a richly drawn local setting.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Little Brown & Company

Pages: 320

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 2018

ISBN: 9780316363273

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