Farewell, Amethystine

"A prelude to a potentially fresh—and dangerous—chapter in Rawlins’ life. Things are never simple for Easy Rawlins. But his creator remains a master of the genre."—Kirkus Reviews

"Offers all the best of the genre: gamblers, crooked cops and a traumatic back story Rawlins has been trying to outrun for decades.”—NYT Book Review Paperback Row

"Evocative of both classic noir and 1970s Los Angeles, Mosley's latest Easy Rawlins story (following Blood Grove, 2021) offers wisdom about human connections folded smoothly into page-turning action. Readers will find a bolstering escape in Rawlins’ world, which is constructed of densely woven loves, grudges, and debts and infused with abiding optimism."—Christine Tran, Booklist, STARRED

"As in previous entries, the twists and turns of the investigation take a back seat to Easy’s emotional journey, and Mosley sheds keen light on the difficulties of navigating life in America as a Black man….Mosley’s fans will enjoy themselves."—Publishers Weekly

"For fans of long-running PI series, historical mysteries, missing persons, and the mob! You can always count on Mosley for a deep dive into characters with a solid mystery case investigated from beginning to end.”
 —Jamie Canaves, Book Riot

“A beautiful and intriguing woman sends Ezekiel “Easy” Rawlins down a handful of more-than puzzling rabbit holes when she asks him to find her missing ex-husband in 1970s LA. Mosley’s singular, stellar, hard-boiled private investigator shines irresistibly once again.”—Boston Globe

"A pleasure to sink into, a well-written traditional PI novel scented with the music of the time and the hope that things will continue to get better."—Beth Kanell, New York Journal of Books

“L.A. is definitely changing, but watching Easy navigate its nastier vicissitudes while speaking truth to power is “Farewell, Amethystine’s” — and this enduring series’ — North Star.”
 —Paula Woods, Los Angeles Times

"An intricate puzzle, rich with lively characters and elegant language."—Tampa Bay Times

“Walter Mosley brings a winning formula of the dramatic, enigmatic and poignant in crafting a cogent tale. Easy Rawlins is a genuine salt-of-the-earth character whose adventures never fail to excite the reader’s interest.”