Walter Mosley. Stated first edition. New York: W.W Norton & Company, 1994. Both unclipped dust jacket and hardcover are in Near Fine condition. No writing or markings found in this well-preserved copy, 255 pp.
Immerse yourself in the gripping world of 1961 Los Angeles with this first edition of Black Betty, the fourth installment in Walter Mosley’s acclaimed Easy Rawlins mystery series. Presented in fine condition, this hardcover edition features the original dust jacket and showcases Mosley’s masterful storytelling.
In this narrative, Easy Rawlins, the astute and unlicensed private investigator, is drawn into a complex case involving Elizabeth Eady, known as “Black Betty.” Her captivating beauty has left a trail of turmoil, and as Easy delves deeper, he uncovers layers of societal tensions and personal entanglements. Mosley’s portrayal offers a vivid exploration of race, identity, and morality in mid-20th-century America.
A must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of noir fiction and African-American literature.
