Attica Locke
State: Texas
Attica Locke is an acclaimed novelist and screenwriter born in Houston, Texas. She is best known for her gripping mystery thrillers Black Water Rising and Bluebird, Bluebird, which explore race, justice, and identity in the American South. A former producer for Empire, Locke brings cinematic depth to her narratives. Her anthology work includes contributions to television series like When They See Us. Raised between Texas and Georgia, Locke weaves regional authenticity into her writing, earning Edgar, Dagger, and NAACP Image Award nominations.
Genres: Contemporary, Mystery, Thriller
Audiences: Adult