Pleasantville (novel)

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Pleasantville is a 2015 mystery thriller novel by Attica Locke. It is the sequel to her first book, Black Water Rising (2009). The story follows Houston attorney Jay Porter, a widowed father of two, as he investigates the disappearance of Alicia Nowell, a teenage campaign volunteer, during a heated mayoral race in 1996. The book received positive reviews. Kirkus Reviews praised its nuanced characters and intelligent writing. Publishers Weekly said the pace can feel rushed at times, but the twist-filled plot will keep readers turning pages. The Guardian commended Locke for bringing the characters to life with subtle, precise writing.