Attica Locke Libros

"9-year-old Levi King knew he should have left for home sooner; now he's alone in the darkness of vast Caddo Lake, in a boat whose motor just died. A sudden noise distracts him - and all goes dark. Darren Mathews is trying to emerge from another kind of darkness; after the events of his previous investigation, his marriage is in a precarious state of re-building, and his career and reputation lie in the hands of his mother, who's never exactly had his best interests at heart. Now she holds the key to his freedom, and she's not above a little maternal blackmail to press her advantage. An unlikely possibility of rescue arrives in the form of a case down Highway 59, in a small lakeside town where the local economy thrives on nostalgia for ante-bellum Texas - and some of the era's racial attitudes still thrive as well. Levi's disappearance has links to Darren's last case, and to a wealthy businesswoman, the boy's grandmother, who seems more concerned about the fate of her business than that of her grandson. Darren has to battle centuries-old suspicions and prejudices, as well as threats that have been reignited in the current political climate, as he races to find the boy, and to save himself."--Provided by publisher.

It's 1996, Bill Clinton has just been re-elected and in Houston a mayoral election is looming. As usual the campaign focuses on Pleasantville - the African-American neighbourhood of the city that has swung almost every race since it was founded to house a growing black middle class in 1949.Axel Hathorne, former chief of police and the son of Pleasantville's founding father Sam Hathorne, was the clear favourite, all set to become Houston's first black mayor. But his lead is slipping thanks to a late entrant into the race - Sandy Wolcott, a defence attorney riding high on the success of a high-profile murder trial.And then, just as the competition intensifies, a girl goes missing, apparently while canvassing for Axel. And when her body is found, Axel's nephew is charged with her murder.Sam is determined that Jay Porter defends his grandson. And even though Jay is tired of wading through other people's problems, he suddenly finds himself trying his first murder case, a trial that threatens to blow the entire community wide open, and reveal the lengths that those with power are willing to go to hold onto it.

When it comes to law and order, East Texas plays by its own rules - a fact that Darren Mathews, a black Texas Ranger working the backwoods towns of Highway 59, knows all too well. Deeply conflicted about his home state, he was the first in his family to get as far away from Texas as he could. Until duty called him back.So when allegiance to his roots puts his job in jeopardy, he travels up Highway 59 to the small town of Lark, where two murders - a black lawyer from Chicago and a local white woman - have stirred up a hornet's nest of resentment. Darren must solve the crimes - and save himself in the process - before Lark's long-simmering racial fault lines erupt.'In Bluebird, Bluebird Attica Locke had both mastered the thriller and exceeded it. Ranger Darren Mathews is tough, honor-bound, and profoundly alive in corrupt world. I loved everything about this book.' Ann Patchett'Locke's writing is both sharp-edged and lyrical. This is thoughtful, piercing storytelling with the power to transport.' Diana Evans, Financial Times

Attica Locke, known for her work on FOX's Empire, weaves a compelling narrative that explores themes of race, justice, and resilience. The story unfolds within a richly crafted setting, where complex characters confront societal challenges and personal demons. Locke's storytelling blends suspense with poignant social commentary, offering readers a thought-provoking experience that delves into the intricacies of human relationships against a backdrop of systemic issues.

Just after dawn, Caren inspects the grounds of Belle Vie, the historic plantation house she manages. Back at her office, the gardener calls to tell her she missed something. Something terrible. At a distance, she didn't see. A young woman lying face down in a shallow grave, her throat cut clean. So there will be police, asking questions.

On a dark night, out on the Houston bayou to celebrate his wife's birthday, Jay Porter hears a scream. Saving a distressed woman from drowning, he opens a Pandora's Box. Not the lawyer he set out to be, Jay long ago made peace with his radical youth, tucked away his darkest sins and resolved to make a fresh start.

The final installment of the acclaimed Highway 59 series delivers a gripping conclusion filled with intense action and emotional depth. Readers can expect to revisit beloved characters as they navigate the challenges and resolutions that have built up throughout the series. This book promises to tie up loose ends while exploring themes of resilience, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships. Fans will be eager to see how the journey concludes in this thrilling finale.

Bei Einbruch der Nacht verwandelt sich der Caddo Lake im texanischen Marion County in ein bedrohliches Labyrinth aus Bayous und stummen Zypressen. Als der neunjährige Levi King mit seinem Boot nicht zurückkehrt, soll Texas Ranger Darren Mathews ermitteln – denn Levi ist der Sohn eines Captains der Arischen Bruderschaft. Und gegen die braucht das FBI dringend eine Anklage, bevor Trump Präsident wird und sich die Grenzen der Justiz verschieben. Mathews, entsetzt darüber, was eine Handvoll verängstigter Weißer einer Nation antun kann, stapft durch einen Sumpf aus Hass und Anschuldigungen, der ständig droht, ihn zu verschlingen. Attica Locke zeichnet das gnadenlose Porträt eines brodelnden Amerikas in der Trump-Ära.

Abseits des Highway 59 in Texas dröhnt in Genevas Café unablässig der Blues aus der Jukebox, und Stammgäste und müde Trucker bekommen einen anständigen Ochsenschwanzeintopf serviert. Eine halbe Meile die Straße runter in Wallys Eishaus sieht das Bild anders aus: Konföderierten-Flaggen, Pin-up-Girls und Countrymusik. Als innerhalb einer Woche im nahe gelegenen Bayou die Leichen eines schwarzen Mannes und einer jungen weißen Frau gefunden werden, sind die Schuldzuweisungen schnell zur Hand. Der Texas Ranger Darren Mathews vermutet eine Verbindung zur Arischen Bruderschaft und beginnt, sich in der gespaltenen Kleinstadt umzuhören. Er stößt auf steife Höflichkeit, offene Ablehnung und schwelenden Hass – der mit jedem Tag, den das Verbrechen ungeklärt bleibt, gefährlicher wird.