Watershed

Watershed by Percival Everett examines the intertwined histories of Native American activists and Black Panther groups during the 1960s Civil Rights era, focusing on themes of justice and social conflict. Set against a remote landscape north of Denver, the story follows hydrologist Robert Hawks as he becomes caught in a dangerous struggle over Native American treaty rights, leading to deadly consequences. Part of the Picador Collection, the novel highlights Everett’ssignature wit and incisive commentary on American history.