Book Corner: “Easy Rawlins’ Mysteries”

Blonde Faith, is the final book of the popular series, written by Walter Mosley.

We were introduced to Easy Rawlins in Devil in a Blue Dress, 1990. (This was also made into a great 1995 movie with Denzel as “Easy” and Don Cheadle as his explosively, lethal buddy “Mouse”.)

“Easy” becomes a reluctant private investigator in 50’s L.A. and the 10 books span a 20 year journey. What makes the perspective so interesting and different is that in addition to solving “who dunnits” (or, who didn’t) we get a chance to follow the black detective as he maneuvers gingerly thru life making a living, forming relationships, etc. in an often hostile environment. Very entertaining!

Easy Rawlins mysteries

Devil in a Blue Dress (1990)

A Red Death (1991)

White Butterfly (1992)

Black Betty (1994)

A Little Yellow Dog (1996)

Gone Fishin’ (1997)

Bad Boy Brawly Brown (2002)

Six Easy Pieces (2003)

Little Scarlet (2004)

Cinnamon Kiss (2005)

Blonde Faith (2007)