Charcoal Joe by Walter Mosley

An Easy Rawlins Mystery

In this gripping mystery set in 1968 Los Angeles, private investigator Easy Rawlins is drawn into a complex web of deceit and danger when he is asked to help a young physicist accused of murder. As Easy delves deeper into the case, he encounters a host of intriguing characters, including the enigmatic Charcoal Joe, whose motives remain shrouded in mystery. Navigating the racial tensions and societal challenges of the era, Easy must use his wit and street smarts to uncover the truth, all while confronting his own personal demons and the ever-present threat of violence.