Watershed

Set against a windswept landscape north of Denver, Watershed follows hydrologist Robert Hawks as he becomes caught in a complex conflict over Native American treaty rights that leads to murder and government secrets. Percival Everett’s exploration delves into themes of justice and activism, examining the historical ties between Native American communities and Black Panther groups during the Civil Rights era. Part of the Picador Collection, this novel offers a thought-provoking look at recent American history through Everett’s sharp literary lens.