Devil in a Blue Dress (Easy Rawlins, #1)
by Walter Mosley
Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 13K reader ratings. First published in 1990. The book spans 263 pages.
About Devil in a Blue Dress
In Los Angeles of the late 1940s, Easy Rawlins, a black war veteran, has just been fired from his job at a defense plant. Easy is drinking in a friend's bar, wondering how he'll meet his mortgage, when a white man in a linen suit walks in, offering good money if Easy will simply locate Miss Daphne Monet, a blonde beauty known to frequent black jazz clubs.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Walter Mosley |
| Published | 1990 |
| Pages | 263 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,969 |
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What genre is Devil in a Blue Dress?
Devil in a Blue Dress is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Devil in a Blue Dress worth reading?
Based on 13K reader ratings, Devil in a Blue Dress has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Devil in a Blue Dress?
Devil in a Blue Dress has 263 pages.
Who wrote Devil in a Blue Dress?
Devil in a Blue Dress was written by Walter Mosley. It was first published in 1990.
What is the ISBN for Devil in a Blue Dress?
The ISBN-13 for Devil in a Blue Dress is 9780743451800.0.
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