Books like Little green by Walter Mosley
Well‑worn as the city lights, Easy Rawlins, a hard‑boiled private investigator in 1960s Los Angeles, emerges from a harrowing car wreck with a new determination. The story follows Rawlins as he navigates gritty streets, bee‑horned cafés, and the complex social currents of the era to unravel the disappearance of a young African‑American. Each clue tests his perspective and sharpens his commitment to justice in a city pulsing with change.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Walter Mosley
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