{"product_id":"backwater-9781641298599","title":"Backwater","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe final masterpiece by James Sallis, author of the cult classic \u003ci\u003eDrive\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen an old friend from his days on the police force makes a plea for him to come and help with what seems to be a murder case, jazz guitarist Bishop steps back into a former life. Two major problems, though. The job's in the town where he grew up, to which he vowed never to return. And his friend disappears, leaving Bishop with responsibilities he never anticipated or wanted. Not to mention a couple more murders. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBishop slips into his old role as easily as into well-worn, comfortable old clothes. Getting his bearings in the town's close society and among his own memories is a different matter. This breathtaking novel from grandmaster of noir James Sallis is both a resonant detective procedural and a poignant examination of human nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Sallis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Soho Crime\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.80w x 0.84d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781641298599\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/20\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Sallis\u003c\/b\u003e (1944-2026) was the author of eighteen other novels, including \u003ci\u003eDrive\u003c\/i\u003e, which was made into a now-iconic film, as well as the short story collection \u003ci\u003eBright Segments\u003c\/i\u003e. He received the Hammett Prize for literary excellence in crime fiction, the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière, the Deutsche Krimipreis, and the Brigada 21 in Spain. His biography of Chester Himes was a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Notable Book of the Year, and was shortlisted for the Anthony, Nebula, Edgar, Shamus, and Gold Dagger Awards.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"James Sallis \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48909840089245,"sku":"9781641298599","price":34.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_c61777b3-7d21-4201-a440-1ae8e38dd488.jpg?v=1789453959","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/backwater-9781641298599","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}