Blackwater Rising

By Anne B. Jones

St. Simons Island becomes a scene of panic as bodies are washed ashore. First blaming the deaths on sharks, police soon realize the predator is human. A killer stalks tourists, luring and drowning... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1934144363
• ISBN13: 9781934144367
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Indigo Custom Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.7" x 0.7" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Insightful and Engaging

Anne B. Jones' book, Blackwater Rising, is worth the read. Her portrayal of the serial killer is uncomfortably real and throughout the book, the author shows she has a keen understanding of human nature. This well written psychological thriller takes place on the Georgia coast and the sense of place in the novel is unerring. Thumbs up on a great read.

More than a Mystery

Black Water Rising has all the components of a good mystery with some surprising twists and layers not always found in a good mystery. You know who the perpetrator is after just a few pages. So what's to keep you reading??? Everything! You find yourself closer to a serial killer than anyone wants to be--but you cannot pull away. You must journey with him until his fatal mistake--until his end. After all, you might want to sleep again. A great book for the beach or by a cozy, warm fireplace in the winter. It is a great read for both men and women. But a mystery? Oh no, so much more--a psychological thriller and a book that leaves you questioning, thinking... Not an element found in all mysteries, but an element found in all great books. I hope this book gets the wide audience it deserves and that this author keeps on writing

Fear Rising

If Jaws scared you, then Blackwater Rising should be on your "must-read" list. While the Georgia coast may be known for its gentility, Jones looks through that thin facade and finds a disturbing underworld hiding a demented serial killer. Her characters defy the one-dimensional stereotypes and create an interweaving tale of conflicting emotions. The body count mounts faster than the clues until Jones finally reaches a compelling conclusion that leaves us wanting more. Let's hope her sleuths are brought back to life in a future adventure.

One of the best Serial Killer Thrillers

Anne B. Jones has written a really exciting serial killer thriller. I was on the edge of my seat reading it and sudden noises made me jump! I was totally engrossed in the plot. The characters were intriguing and believeable. Black Water Rising is one of the best serial killer thrillers I have ever read...and I have read a few! Patsy Clark

Blackwater Plunges Reader Deep into Mystery

Anne B. Jones has written a thrilling serial murder mystery that keeps the reader on edge throughout. With a cast of believable characters and an expert grasp of her St. Simons Island, GA setting, Jones keeps the action moving, carrying readers on a rollercoaster ride of cops trying to figure out why young female bodies keep washing up in the surf. Her main character, Dr. Catherine Lindsay, is a savvy, sympathetic woman with a surprising past, and her task--to restore the sense of safety for an entire community--is difficult, although aided by her careful study of aberrant behavior psychology. I immersed myself in the book and didn't come out until I had the mystery solved; I'm rarely so captivated. Anne Jones weaves the story elements together skillfully, and we can only hope she'll write many more like Blackwater Rising.