Attica Locke—a writer and producer of FOX’s Empire—delivers an engrossing, complex, and cinematic thriller about crime and racial justice Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist (Mystery/Thriller)Edgar Award Nominee (Best First Novel)The Orange Prize for Fiction (Shortlist) “A near-perfect balance of trenchant social commentary, rich characterizations, and action-oriented plot.... Attica Locke [is] a writer wise beyond her years.” — Los Angeles Times “Atmospheric… deeply nuanced... akin to George Pelecanos or Dennis Lehane.... Subtle and compelling.” — New York Times Product details Publisher : Amistad; 1st edition (April 20, 2010) Language : English Paperback : 448 pages ISBN-10 : 006173585X ISBN-13 : 978-0061735851 Item Weight : 11.5 ounces Dimensions : 5.31 x 1.01 x 8 inches