Say It Ain't So, Walter!

Walter Mosley

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a big fan of Black author, Walter Mosley. I have all of his novels but, the "Easy Rawlins" novels are my particular favorites.

Around 1990, someone told my wife about the author and his books as a recommended "must read" for me. However, it was only after I saw the movie "Devil in a Blue Dress" with Denzel Washington and Don Cheadle in 1995 that I really took an interest. After seeing the movie, I bought everything with Walter Mosley's name on it.

There are 10 Easy Rawlins novels and one collection of short stories to date... all of which I own. Upon reading the end of his latest book, "Blonde Faith", it appears that the famed detective meets an untimely end on a California Highway! (Oops, I do hope this "spoiler" doesn't discourage you from checking out this latest installment.) Say it ain't so, Walter! Please find a way to bring Easy Rawlins back for fans like myself.

Footnote: Check out my Walter Mosley bookcase on the sidebar and full-view page at Shelfari to learn more about his books.

Trivia: Former President Clinton stated that Walter Mosley is one of his favorite authors too.