Bluebird, Bluebird (Highway 59 Book 1)

Name: Bluebird, Bluebird (Highway 59 Book 1)
Price: 1.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (6185 reviews)
Author: Attica Locke

by Attica Locke

Mystery Thriller Historical Fiction

4.2 (6,185)

4.2 stars from 6,185 reviews. One of the highest rated Mystery Thriller books we track.

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Last checked: Jul 1, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love crime thrillers rooted in specific places and cultures, where the setting is as much a character as the detective.
You're drawn to morally complicated protagonists who are caught between duty, family, and survival.
You appreciate noir fiction that grapples with race, power, and systemic injustice without becoming preachy.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced whodunits where the mystery is the only thing that matters.
You want straightforward, heroic protagonists who always know what's right.
You're looking for lighter entertainment and find detailed explorations of institutional racism exhausting.

About this book

Darren Mathews, a black Texas Ranger, returns to his home state after years away, deeply conflicted about his past. When his loyalty to his roots threatens his career, he travels to the small town of Lark on Highway 59 to investigate two murders: a black lawyer from Chicago and a local white woman. The crimes have exposed deep racial tensions in the community. Darren must solve the cases while navigating East Texas's distinct approach to law and order, where racial divisions run deep. His investigation becomes personal as he works to prevent the town's long-standing racial fault lines from erupting into violence. The novel explores themes of love, race, and justice against the backdrop of rural East Texas.

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$2.99 – $11.99

Currently on sale at $1.99 — 83% off peak. Price has dropped 10 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 230 days. Typically stays discounted for 61 days.

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Currently around #40K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.2★ from 6,185 reviews

Gaining approximately 35 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.2 over the tracking period.

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