Black River
Black River by G. M. Ford, published by Pan Books in 2004, is an unabridged edition that spans 369 pages. This novel follows Frank Corso, a writer granted exclusive access to a high-profile trial involving a thug accused of multiple murders. As the media frenzy escalates, Frank faces personal turmoil when his friend, photojournalist Meg Dougherty, is attacked and hospitalized, prompting him to uncover the connections between her investigation and the courtroom drama.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and suspense as Frank navigates a complex web of lies and violence in his quest for justice. The narrative delves into themes of crime and the impact of media on public perception, all while maintaining a sharp, engaging tone. With its focus on the intertwining lives of its characters and the unfolding trial, Black River offers a thought-provoking exploration of the darker sides of human nature and the pursuit of truth.
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The high-profile, tight-security trial of a thug charged with sixty-three counts of murder has become a media-circus . . . and a real nightmare for a loner type like Frank Corso, the only writer allowed to observe the proceedings. And that’s before his close friend, photojournalist Meg Dougherty, is rushed to Intensive Care after a terrifying and brutal attack.
It doesn’t take long for the smart, hardened reporter to realize there’s a mysterious connection between the story Meg was chasing and the courtroom spectacle he’s witnessing. Never a man to play it safe, Frank will follow a twisted trail of lies and rage to dispatch his own style of justice.
‘Black River is that rare delight – a smart thriller with a sense of humour’ VAL MCDERMID
‘Great ticking-bomb suspense, a wonderful sense of place, fine writing and flesh-and-bones characters. Must reading’ HARLAN COBEN
‘Hilarious, provocative, and as cool as a March night in Seattle, Ford may be the best-kept secret in mystery novels’ DENNIS LEHANE
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