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Green River Rising

A gripping tale of survival and moral choices in prison

Tim Willocks author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Vintage Publishing

Published:10th Apr '14

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In a prison turned chaotic, Ray Klein faces a critical choice between freedom and loyalty in Green River Rising, a gripping tale of survival.

In Green River Rising, the seemingly secure environment of Green River State Penitentiary is shattered when a tribal war erupts among the inmates. This sudden chaos transforms the prison from a place of order to one of survival, where loyalties are tested and alliances are formed. As the inmates take control, the power dynamics shift dramatically, forcing everyone to navigate a treacherous landscape filled with danger and uncertainty.

Ray Klein, who has spent three years quietly serving his time, is on the verge of winning his parole. However, on the day he is set to reclaim his freedom, the prison's carefully maintained discipline collapses, and he finds himself trapped in a life-or-death situation. Faced with the choice of escaping to freedom or risking everything to help those he cares about, Klein must confront his own values and the bonds he has formed during his incarceration.

Green River Rising is an intense thriller that will resonate with fans of authors like James Ellroy and Cormac McCarthy. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the moral complexities of survival in an environment where trust is a rare commodity. As Klein grapples with his decision, readers are taken on a gripping journey through the heart of a prison in turmoil, making this a must-read for anyone who enjoys a compelling story of resilience and courage.

Green River Rising is a stunner – and may be the best prison novel ever. This is a book of dark alchemy: turbulent milieu, brilliantly etched characters, pure adrenaline-fuelled narrative – richly sustained and stylishly realised. Tim Willocks has crafted a superbly contained trip to hell that I urge you all to sign on for -- James Ellroy
The best thriller since The Silence of the Lambs... Green River Rising is a brilliant entertainment...a powerfulnovel that will shock, and sell * Daily Telegraph *
Gritty...brilliant...a compelling story of gripping pace and brutality, a thriller in the true sense of the word * GQ *
This book should carry a warning: don’t bother reading if you’re afraid of being unable to put it down before the final page...a compelling, nightmarish canvas, marvellously painted... Green River Rising has the sure touch of a real craftsman * Publishing News *
Maybe the best prison novel ever -- James Ellroy

ISBN: 9780099579045

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 26mm

Weight: 298g

432 pages