Devil in a Blue Dress

Name: Devil in a Blue Dress
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781788167956
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By Walter Mosley

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Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley is a riveting crime thriller set in 1948 Los Angeles, featuring Easy Rawlins, a Black World War II veteran turned private investigator. When Easy is hired to find a mysterious woman, he becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit and danger. As he navigates racial tensions and corruption, Easy faces moral dilemmas as he seeks the truth.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping crime and thriller tales with a touch of historical depth. Set in post-war Los Angeles, it follows an amateur detective navigating a world filled with danger and deceit, all while exploring themes of racial tension and social change. If you have a penchant for hard-boiled mysteries and a keen interest in richly woven narratives, this might be the perfect read for you.

Devil in a Blue Dress

30th Anniversary edition of the bestselling, award-winning novel with a timely new introduction by the author.

30th Anniversary edition of the bestselling novel with a timely new introduction by the National Book Award Lifetime Achievement Medal-winning author

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'I need to find somebody and I might need a little help looking...'

It's the summer of '48 in the city of Angels, and there's heat on the streets when Daphne Monet hits the sidewalk. Heat when she disappears with a trunkload of somebody else's cash.

Easy Rawlins is a war veteran just fired from his job. Drinking in a friend's bar, he wonders how to meet his mortgage when a white man in a linen suit walks in, offering good money if Easy will locate Miss Monet, a blonde with a reputation. It's a simple decision, but for one thing. Nobody warned him - better the devil you know...

In the sleazy, fearful city, Easy must rely on his instincts, not just to solve the case, but to save his own life.

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Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley is lauded for its gripping narrative and the compelling character of Easy Rawlins, a captivating protagonist in the crime genre. The novel is praised for offering a fresh perspective on Los Angeles, with rich storytelling that rivals classic noir. Critics love how Mosley crafts a tale with depth and a unique twist on traditional settings and characters.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788167956

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Serpent's Tail

Edition: Main - 30th Anniversary edition

Contributors:

Introduction by Walter Mosley

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 224

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Walter Mosley

About the Author

Walter Mosley is the author of over twenty critically acclaimed books and his work has been translated into twenty-one languages. His popular mystery series featuring Easy Rawlins began with Devil in a Blue Dress in 1990, which was later made into a film starring Denzel Washington. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he now lives in New York.

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