Defense Attorney, Jonathan Streeter, with his own troubled past, finds the unlikely help of 10-year-old Bailey Connor while litigating a murder trial which could cost both of their lives.
"A page turner by Catherine Tucker! I zipped through this book in two days because the characters, particularly 10-year-old Bailey Connor, kept calling me back to this story. Readers will find themselves totally immersed in 1970’s rural Mississippi where the cotton is tall, racial prejudice is still strong, and the day-to-day of Black residents lies in the power of a dominant white culture."
-- Cheryl Head, author of the acclaimed Charlie Mack Motown Mystery Series
4.7 Star Rating on Amazon
BIO
I grew up in the small town of Leland, Mississippi. For amusement, I read the dictionary from cover to cover. But I later discovered a better escape: fiction. As a teenager, I fell in love with all things mystery and never looked back. My imagination was nurtured by the Delta’s vast cotton fields, soulful blues, and deep-rooted traditions, which influence my books.
Tall Cotton is my debut novel, published April 7, 2025, and features Civil Rights attorney Jonathan Streeter, with his own troubled past, who finds the unlikely help of 10-year-old Bailey Connor while litigating a murder trial in 1970s Jim Crow South, which could cost both of their lives.
Tall Cotton was selected as the 2026 National Indie Excellence Award Winner in the Legal Thriller category.
When I'm not writing, you can find me reading a thriller or binge-watching a mystery series. I also enjoy traveling, teaching Bible classes, devouring decadent chocolate, and savoring a steaming cup of java.
I am a runner-up for the Eleanor Taylor Bland Crime Fiction Writers of Color Award, a member of Crime Writers of Color and Sisters in Crime National. I currently reside in Houston, Texas.
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