Character Study
Walter Mosley is known for iconic characters. From Easy Rawlins to Leonid McGill and Fearless Jones, his heroes quickly come to life on the page in a way that draws interest and empathy from readers. Their personalities are so distinct that legions of fans line up to buy his books, eager to devour a new mystery through the evolving lens of their favorite sleuth.
“They’re all getting older,” says Mosley, referring to his cast of series protagonists. “So [in each book] it’s a different time and it’s a different person having that experience.”
That nuance may seem subtle, but it’s illustrative of how deeply Mosley inhabits the minds of his characters. In a conversation with WD,
