Review
Part of the "Critical Companions to Popular Contemporary Writers" series, this fascinating biocritical study establishes Mosley's link not only to fiction writers such as Ralph Ellison, but to writers of detective fiction such as Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and Ross Macdonald. Recommended. Academic and public libraries; all levels.Choice

Book Description
Readers of this Critical Companion will discover the richness of Mosley's writings, as well as his contributions to the African-American literary tradition, the genres of detective writing and science fiction, and American literature in general. Mosley's influences, inspirations, obstacles, and successes are presented in a richly drawn biographical chapter, which incorporates the author's most recent interviews.

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Readers of this Critical Companion will discover the richness of Mosley's writings, as well as his contributions to the African-American literary tradition, the genres of detective writing and science fiction, and American literature in general. Mosley's influences, inspirations, obstacles, and successes are presented in a richly drawn biographical chapter, which incorporates the author's most recent interviews.

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