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Walter Mosley

A Little Yellow Dog

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In "A Little Yellow Dog," Walter Mosley, the acclaimed author of the Easy Rawlins mystery series, introduces readers to a new protagonist, Leonid McGill. McGill is a Harlem-based private investigator with a complicated past, who is trying to make amends for his previous misdeeds while also navigating the challenges of his present life. The novel begins with McGill receiving a seemingly simple case: to find a dog named Sweetie, who has gone missing from the home of a wealthy white couple. However, as McGill delves deeper into the case, he discovers that there is more to Sweetie's disappearance than meets the eye. The dog's disappearance is tied to a larger web of corruption, deceit, and violence that threatens to destroy the lives of those around McGill. Mosley's writing is sharp and incisive, and he skillfully balances the gritty realism of McGill's world with the more fantastical elements of the plot. The novel is also deeply rooted in issues of race and class, as McGill grapples with his own identity as a black man in a predominantly white world, and as he encounters characters from all walks of life in his pursuit of the truth. At its heart, "A Little Yellow Dog" is a classic detective story, filled with twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end. However, it is also a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to do the right thing, even when the odds are stacked against you. With its compelling plot, memorable characters, and insightful social commentary, "A Little Yellow Dog" is a must-read for fans of both mystery novels and literary fiction...

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