Black Swan Rising

About the book

Sarah Price wants a career in politics. But she has a secret past that won't stay past, threatening her job on a San Diego congressman's reelection campaign.

Casey Cheng wants a story. An ambitious local television reporter, Casey needs to get her career back on track after being seriously injured in a mass shooting. When she investigates the man who nearly killed her, she finds a connection to a group of online harassers called #TrueMen―and realizes her shooter may not be the only killer they have inspired.

Casey's investigation and Sarah's secret put them both in the crosshairs of a hate group that targets anyone they've deemed to be against their cause, including Sarah's boss, the congressman. Now Sarah and Casey have a choice to make―do they hide? Or do they fight back?

Praise for this book:

"Lisa Brackmann's Black Swan Rising is a savvy, riveting thriller that's also deeply human, with characters who are as authentic as they are compelling." - Lou Berney

"Black Swan Rising is a terrifying novel that focuses on a political campaign plagued by gun violence and misogyny. It cuts deep in a way that is all too distressingly believable, but Brackmann's smart prose and winning female protagonists go a long way towards fighting the darkness." - Steph Cha

"Reading Black Swan Rising is like peering into a dark mirror that perfectly captures the societal turmoil and fractures of our time. Thrilling and provocative, this is Lisa Brackmann at the top of her game." - Hilary Davidson

"A smart thriller that captures the heat of our country's moral and civic battles." - Kim Fay

"Black Swan Rising is more than the sum of its parts... In this gripping novel, Lisa Brackmann tells not just the harrowing story of two women impacted by a mass shooting but the story of America's deadly love affair with guns." - Bryn Greenwood

"Black Swan Rising is a must-read for everyone who cares about what's happening in our country." - Libby Fischer Hellmann

"Lisa Brackmann writes with passion, guts, and heart. Black Swan Rising is more than just a thrilling read-it's also an unflinching examination of the corrosive effects of racism and misogyny on American culture." - Chris Holm

"Fierce, fearsome, and distressingly relevant, with three compelling female leads and a storyline straight out of your very worst Twitter mentions, Black Swan Rising is a showcase for Brackmann's sharp prose and dry, trademark wit." - Elizabeth Little

"A raw and masterful mystery thriller that explores the real darkness of the human soul." - Jonathan Maberry

"An important book that looks at where our currently divided political climate could take us, and where it already has." - Catherine McKenzie

"At the intersection of current issues and events, Black Swan Rising is a gripping story that rockets forward with action and suspense." - Jamie Mason