The Long Fall by Walter Mosley
The Long Fall by Walter Mosley introduces Leonid McGill, a tough, streetwise private investigator trying to clean up his act in modern-day New York City. But leaving behind a shady past isn’t easy especially when a seemingly simple case leads him into a tangled web of murder, corruption, and buried secrets.
Known for his hard-hitting Easy Rawlins series, Mosley brings sharp prose, layered characters, and moral complexity to this gritty, noir-infused crime thriller.
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Perfect for fans of Raymond Chandler, Michael Connelly, and James Lee Burke this novel kicks off a gripping PI series with edge and soul.
Why The Long Fall is a Must-Read:
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Gritty Detective Fiction: A modern noir with old-school cool.
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Complex Protagonist: Leonid McGill is flawed, fierce, and deeply human.
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Social Commentary: Explores justice, redemption, and racial identity.
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Fast-Paced Plot: Full of twists, turns, and urban atmosphere.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"The past never lets go. It waits until you’re looking the other way."
Translation (Sinhala):
"අතීතය කිසිදාද නිවෙස්වන්නේ නැහැ. එය ඔබ වෙනත් දිශාවකට බලා සිටින මොහොතක් බලා සිටියි."
Translation (Tamil):
"கடந்த காலம் விடுவதில்லை நீங்கள் கவனிக்காதபோது அது தாக்கும்."
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About the Book
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Title: The Long Fall
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Author: Walter Mosley
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ISBN: 9780451230559
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Publisher: New American Library
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Published Year: 2009
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Number of Pages: ~352 Pages (Paperback)
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Genre: Crime / Mystery / Noir Fiction
