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  • A Red Death

  • An Easy Rawlins Mystery
  • By: Walter Mosley
  • Narrated by: Michael Boatman
  • Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,103 ratings)

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A Red Death

By: Walter Mosley
Narrated by: Michael Boatman
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Publisher's summary

It's 1953 in Red-baiting, blacklisting Los Angeles, a moral tar pit ready to swallow Easy Rawlins. Easy is out of "the hurting business" and into the housing (and favor) business when a racist IRS agent nails him for tax evasion. Special Agent Darryl T. Craxton, FBI, offers to bail him out if he agrees to infiltrate the First American Baptist Church and spy on alleged communist organizer Chaim Wenzler. That's when the murders begin....
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Another great read

Once again I wasn't disappointed. loved the narrator's voice. Makes story enjoyable to listen too.

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Great listen.

Everything was leading to the eventual ending but it was still a great story. I could see Denzel and Don in both characters as I listened.

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Excellent!

Loved everything! Everyone needs a friend like Mouse! Crazy asf and will do anything for their friend. I’m so disappointed about EdaMae, though not surprised. I kind of saw that coming and Easy is the one that set it up. Another awesome narrating job from Michael Boatman!

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Fantastic story by a Master storyteller

Mosely writes with a rhythm and pulse that captivates you. The way he stitches and sews the fabric of this tale and take the reader back in time is why he is a Master at his craft. Great read that doesn't leave you bored or rushing through the story to get to the exciting bits.

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Good read

This is my first Walter Mosley book, yet i am a big fan of The Devil in a Blue Dress movie. I like his style of writing.

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awesome

loved it. lots of historical facts. romance /love captivating until the end. kept the reader engaged throughout the book

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A convoluted Easy Rawlings mystery

Very good mystery, surprise villain.
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Chaim correctly, not Kayan.

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Goodreads

Love it...outstanding. .Mr. Easy Rawlins great stories. A must read series. recommend this series .

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Mosley never disappoints.

I just love this author. He never disappoints. Storyline is always strong and characters are always developed just right.

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Great Story

Pretty good book. I especially like the performance of the narrator. Can’t wait to hear the next one.

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