In Fish Tales, Nettie Jones revives a once-lost classic with blistering energy and emotional depth. Set against the frenetic backdrop of 1970s New York and Detroit, the novel tracks Lewis Jones, a bold, hedonistic woman drifting through champagne-drenched parties, fleeting romances, and the addictive highs of freedom. But beneath the glamour and glitter lies a fragile psyche, and when she meets Brook, a handsome yet cruel quadriplegic, Lewis confronts the blurred lines between love, control, desire, and self-destruction.
Told in sharp, fragmentary vignettes that feel both cinematic and raw, Fish Tales reads like a fever dream—each chapter a pulse of longing, rage, eroticism, and sorrow. Jones’s voice leaps off the page, “fast, fearless, so full of life it practically vibrates in your hands."
Rediscovered after more than forty years, this novel is a potent modern classic—boldly exploring sexuality, race, addiction, and the search for self against all odds. It is intense, unruly, heartbreaking, and utterly alive. Dive in, but be prepared for the ride.
