Wade in the Water

Set in 1982 rural Mississippi, Wade in the Water is a compelling debut novel exploring themes of race, class, and female friendship through the intertwined lives of Ella, a precocious young Black girl, and Ms. St. James, a mysterious white woman. As their relationship deepens amidst the town’s underlying tensions and secrets, the story reveals the complexities of trust, vulnerability, and the past’s haunting effects. Told from dual perspectives, this evocative coming-of-age tale offers a vivid and emotionally charged portrait of a community on the cusp of change.