Walter Mosley

Walter Mosley

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 (33)

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The Tempest Tales

The Tempest Tales

3.86Horror
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The Right Mistake

Socrates Fortlow #3

The Right Mistake

4.09Race
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Blood Grove

Easy Rawlins #15

Blood Grove

4.04Thriller
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A Red Death

Easy Rawlins #2

A Red Death

3.96Mystery
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Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right

King Oliver #3

Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right

4.09Mystery
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Six Easy Pieces

Easy Rawlins #8

Six Easy Pieces

4.12Mystery
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Bad Boy Brawly Brown

Easy Rawlins #7

Bad Boy Brawly Brown

3.98Mystery
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Debbie Doesn't Do It Anymore

Debbie Doesn't Do It Anymore

3.53Mystery
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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

3.54Fantasy
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The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey

The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey

4.13Mystery
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Black Betty

Easy Rawlins #4

Black Betty

4.08Thriller
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Stepping Stone / Love Machine

Crosstown to Oblivion

Stepping Stone / Love Machine

3.27Science Fiction Fantasy
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A Little Yellow Dog

Easy Rawlins #5

A Little Yellow Dog

4.06Mystery
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Ghalen

Ghalen

4.19Literary Fiction
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Blonde Faith

Easy Rawlins #11

Blonde Faith

4.02Mystery
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Walkin' the Dog

Socrates Fortlow #2

Walkin' the Dog

4.06Mystery
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White Butterfly

Easy Rawlins #3

White Butterfly

4.04Mystery
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Down the River Unto the Sea

King Oliver #1

Down the River Unto the Sea

3.73Thriller
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Trouble Is What I Do

Leonid McGill #6

Trouble Is What I Do

3.97Mystery
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Gray Dawn

Easy Rawlins #17

Gray Dawn

4.23Mystery
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Futureland

Futureland

3.75Fantasy
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The Man In My Basement

The Man In My Basement

3.70Thriller
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Rose Gold

Easy Rawlins #13

Rose Gold

4.04Mystery
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Fear Itself

Fearless Jones #2

Fear Itself

4.03Mystery
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Farewell, Amethystine

Easy Rawlins #16

Farewell, Amethystine

3.98Mystery
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Every Man a King

King Oliver #2

Every Man a King

3.88Mystery
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Charcoal Joe

Easy Rawlins #14

Charcoal Joe

4.10Thriller
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And Sometimes I Wonder About You

Leonid McGill #5

And Sometimes I Wonder About You

4.14Thriller
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Fearless Jones

Fearless Jones #1

Fearless Jones

3.91Mystery
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Little Scarlet

Easy Rawlins #9

Little Scarlet

4.06Mystery
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Known to Evil

Leonid McGill #2

Known to Evil

3.98Mystery
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Fear of the Dark

Fearless Jones #3

Fear of the Dark

4.03Mystery
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John Woman

John Woman

3.84Thriller
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