"Little Scarlet" by Walter Mosley is an engrossing and thought-provoking crime novel that takes place in turbulent 1960s Los Angeles during the Watts Riots. Following the African-American detective Easy Rawlins, the story delves into the murder investigation of a young black woman amidst the city's chaos and racial tension. Mosley...
"The Wave" by Walter Mosley is an engrossing and thought-provoking novel that delves into complex themes of power, corruption, and morality. The story centers around Errol Porter, a young man who stumbles upon a mysterious and addictive substance known as "The Wave," which bestows upon him extraordinary abilities. As Errol's...
"Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned" by Walter Mosley is a captivating collection of interconnected short stories that revolve around the main character, Socrates Fortlow. Socrates, an ex-convict, is determined to redefine himself and find redemption in a challenging neighborhood. The book is set in South Central Los Angeles and tackles important...
"Black Betty" by Walter Mosley is a captivating and atmospheric crime novel that takes place in the vibrant city of Los Angeles. The story revolves around Easy Rawlins, a hesitant detective who becomes entangled in a dangerous web of corruption and murder. When a prominent Black activist mysteriously disappears, Easy...
"Fear Itself" by Walter Mosley is an engaging and thought-provoking novel that explores the dark corners of the human psyche. Set in 1950s America, the story revolves around Fearless Jones, a fearless and resourceful protagonist who finds himself caught in a dangerous and mysterious web. Mosley's writing style is immersive,...
"The Man in My Basement" by Walter Mosley is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that dives deep into the complexities of race, power, and morality. This gripping story follows the journey of Charles Blakey, a black homeowner who reluctantly agrees to rent out his basement to a mysterious white man...
"A Little Yellow Dog" by Walter Mosley is an enthralling detective novel that follows the thrilling adventures of Easy Rawlins in 1964 Los Angeles. Easy, a black World War II veteran turned private investigator, is hired to track down a missing dog. However, as he delves deeper into the case,...
Walter Mosley's "A Red Death" continues the thrilling journey of Easy Rawlins, a World War II veteran turned detective in 1950s Los Angeles. The story takes readers on a captivating ride as Easy is hired to find the missing daughter of a powerful politician. This task leads him into a...
"Bad Boy Brawly Brown" by Walter Mosley takes readers on a gripping and thrilling journey into the dark and gritty underbelly of 1960s Los Angeles. The story revolves around Easy Rawlins, a flawed and multi-dimensional protagonist, who finds himself entangled in a complex web of secrets and danger. Mosley's writing...