White Butterfly
White Butterfly by Walter Mosley, published by Washington Square Press in October 2002, is a compelling addition to the Easy Rawlins series. Set in Los Angeles during 1956, the narrative follows Easy Rawlins, a former detective who is reluctantly drawn back into the world of crime-solving when a series of murders involving young African American women catches the attention of the LAPD. With a page count of 320, this edition presents a vivid exploration of race and justice in a turbulent era.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a gripping mystery as Easy navigates the complexities of his past and the demands of his present life as a husband and father. The story delves into themes of societal neglect and the stark realities faced by African Americans in the mid-20th century. As Easy confronts the pressures from law enforcement and the haunting memories of his former life, he must grapple with the moral dilemmas that arise when the stakes are high. This edition offers a rich narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and social commentary, making it a significant entry in the genre.
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From the acclaimed bestselling author of the Easy Rawlins series, deemed “one of America’s best mystery writers” (The New York Times Book Review), comes a tale about a murdered man who does not want to go to heaven or hell—he’d rather have his old life in Harlem.
The police don’t show up on Easy’s doorstep until the third girl dies. It’s Los Angeles, 1956 and it takes more than a murdered black girl before the cops get interested. Now they need Easy. The LAPD need help to find the serial killer who’s going around murdering young, African American strippers. They only show up when the killer murders a white girl.
But Easy turns them down. As he says: “I was worth a precinct full of detectives when the cops needed the word in the ghetto.” He’s married now, a father, and his detective days are over. When the white college coed dies, the cops make it clear that if Easy doesn’t help his best friend is headed for jail. So Easy is back, walking the midnight streets of Watts and the darker twisted avenues of a cunning killer’s mind, in the most explosive Easy Rawlins mystery yet.
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