Walter Mosley

Walter Mosley

Books

34

Avg Rating

4.0

Years Active

1991-2026

About

Walter Mosley is a prolific American novelist celebrated for his crime fiction, particularly the acclaimed Easy Rawlins series, beginning with "Devil in a Blue Dress." Born in 1952 in Los Angeles, Mosley's diverse background informs his richly textured narratives and complex characters. As a versatile writer, his oeuvre spans science fiction, political essays, and literary fiction, showcasing his ability to navigate diverse genres. Mosley has received numerous awards, including an Edgar Award and the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. He remains an influential voice in modern literature, exploring themes of race, identity, and justice.

Books (34)

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Blonde Faith

Easy Rawlins #11

Blonde Faith

4.02•Mystery
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The Man In My Basement

The Man In My Basement

3.70•Thriller
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Futureland

Futureland

3.75•Fantasy
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Down the River Unto the Sea

King Oliver #1

Down the River Unto the Sea

3.73•Thriller
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Ghalen

Ghalen

4.10•Literary Fiction
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Trouble Is What I Do

Leonid McGill #6

Trouble Is What I Do

3.97•Mystery
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John Woman

John Woman

3.84•Thriller
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Fear of the Dark

Fearless Jones #3

Fear of the Dark

4.03•Mystery
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The Right Mistake

Socrates Fortlow #3

The Right Mistake

4.09•Race
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Known to Evil

Leonid McGill #2

Known to Evil

3.98•Mystery
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Rose Gold

Easy Rawlins #13

Rose Gold

4.04•Mystery
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Little Scarlet

Easy Rawlins #9

Little Scarlet

4.06•Mystery
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Bad Boy Brawly Brown

Easy Rawlins #7

Bad Boy Brawly Brown

3.98•Mystery
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Fearless Jones

Fearless Jones #1

Fearless Jones

3.91•Mystery
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Charcoal Joe

Easy Rawlins #14

Charcoal Joe

4.10•Thriller
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And Sometimes I Wonder About You

Leonid McGill #5

And Sometimes I Wonder About You

4.14•Thriller
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Black Betty

Easy Rawlins #4

Black Betty

4.08•Thriller
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Every Man a King

King Oliver #2

Every Man a King

3.88•Mystery
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The Gift of Fire and On the Head of a Pin

Crosstown to Oblivion

The Gift of Fire and On the Head of a Pin

3.54•Fantasy
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Blood Grove

Easy Rawlins #15

Blood Grove

4.04•Thriller
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Farewell, Amethystine

Easy Rawlins #16

Farewell, Amethystine

3.98•Mystery
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Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right

King Oliver #3

Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right

4.09•Mystery
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The Tempest Tales

The Tempest Tales

3.86•Horror
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Debbie Doesn't Do It Anymore

Debbie Doesn't Do It Anymore

3.53•Mystery
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The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey

4.13•Mystery
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Six Easy Pieces

Easy Rawlins #8

Six Easy Pieces

4.12•Mystery
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Stepping Stone / Love Machine

Crosstown to Oblivion

Stepping Stone / Love Machine

3.27•Science Fiction Fantasy
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Hanging and Burning

King Oliver #4

Hanging and Burning

3.82•Mystery
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A Red Death

Easy Rawlins #2

A Red Death

3.96•Mystery
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White Butterfly

Easy Rawlins #3

White Butterfly

4.04•Mystery
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Gray Dawn

Easy Rawlins #17

Gray Dawn

4.22•Mystery
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Fear Itself

Fearless Jones #2

Fear Itself

4.03•Mystery
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A Little Yellow Dog

Easy Rawlins #5

A Little Yellow Dog

4.06•Mystery
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Walkin' the Dog

Socrates Fortlow #2

Walkin' the Dog

4.06•Mystery
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