Black's Creek

Paperback Published on: 08/09/2014
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Synopsis

A young boy drowns in a tragic accident in a lake in upstate New York. Fourteen-year-old year old Tommy and his two friends are sure they know who drove him to take his own life: the boy's father is also convinced and pressurises the local Sheriff, Tommy's father, to make an arrest. But there is not enough evidence, and the boys decide to take things into their own hands.

A gripping tale of power, growing sexuality and the strength of rumours in a small community

‘Sam Millar didn’t invent the noir crime novel but ... he might as well have. Powerful. Not to be missed!’ Jon Land, New York Times best-selling author of Strong at the Break and Betrayal

‘Reminiscent of Steven King’s classic, Stand by Me, and Dennis Lehane’s Mystic River, Black’s Creek is an atmospheric must-read, page-turning book.’ New York Journal of Books

Publisher information

  • Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781847175281
  • Number of pages: 320
  • Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 21 mm
  • Weight: 232g
  • Languages: English

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Black's Creek
Gripping tale of loss and loyalty
This story follows Tommy, a fourteen year old boy who along with two other friends witnesses another boy take his own life. Tommy tried to help but was not... READ MORE
C H
Black's Creek
Compulsive storytelling
Tragedy strikes a small town in New York state when a young teenage boy drowns himself in a murky lake. The police investigate, and though everyone in town... READ MORE
CuteBadger
Black's Creek
Excellent Noir
Black’s Creek – Dark and Brilliant Black’s Creek by Sam Millar is a wonderfully dark crime thriller with a wonderful twist this is the noir genre at its b... READ MORE
atticusfinch1048
Black's Creek
Up Black's Creek without a paddle
Sam Millar Black’s Creek This was a gripping tale that bounced along on a wave of adolescence angst and violence. Atmospheric, full of suspense and reveng... READ MORE
shizz
Black's Creek
A real find...
When you begin to review a book with the phrase, “How the hell have I not read this author before?” you know you may be on to a bit of a winner. Such is my... READ MORE
Raven88
Black's Creek
A dark story, often violent, but with a tenderness that more than offsets the gory detail.
Narrated by young Tommy, this is a dark and brooding crime story that is very atmospheric and quite chilling in parts. Tommy and his two friends are swimm... READ MORE
Anne Cater