Walter Mosley
AmericanHistorical FictionCrimeb. 1952
Walter Mosley (born January 12, 1952) is an American novelist best known for his crime fiction, particularly the Easy Rawlins series beginning with Devil in a Blue Dress (1990). His work spans mystery, literary and historical elements, afrofuturist science fiction, and nonfiction; he has received numerous awards and recognition and has been influential for his portrayals of African-American life in 20th-century urban settings.
Awards
['Shamus Award (Best First P.I. Novel, 1991)', 'National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters', "Diamond Dagger (Crime Writers' Association, 2023)"]
Notable Works
['Devil in a Blue Dress', 'Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned', 'Little Green', "Gone Fishin'"]
