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In Walter Mosley's debut Easy Rawlins mystery, the titular detective travels to Pariah, Texas, accompanied by his companion Raymond "Mouse" Alexander. The journey, taken in a borrowed 1936 Ford, thrusts both men into an unexpected confrontation with violence and the shadow of their pasts. As they confront the stakes of their friendship, the story explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the harsh realities of African‑American life in mid‑century California and Texas.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Walter Mosley
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