Little Scarlet

2004 First Edition hardcover printing of "Little Scarlet” by Walter Mosley. Wear and yellowing of pages consistent with age and use in excellent pre-loved condition. No lines, notes or marks within text. Minimal wear to dust jacket as shown.

Set during the 1965 Watts Riots in Los Angeles, investigates the murder of a red-headed woman known as "Little Scarlet," a crime linked to a mysterious white man fleeing a mob, forcing private investigator, Easy Rawlins, to navigate racial tensions and a changing city while uncovering a killer driven by passion and hate. A historical mystery blending classic detective work with deep explorations of race, anger, and societal transformation in post-riot LA.