Order of Easy Rawlins Books
Easy Rawlins stands as the central figure in Walter Mosley's acclaimed series of historical mystery novels. This compelling character is a World War II veteran who transforms into a hardboiled detective operating from Los Angeles. Set against the backdrop of the 1940s through 1960s, the series unflinchingly explores the racial inequalities faced by African-Americans during this era. Fans of the character may recognize Easy from the big screen, where Denzel Washington brought him to life in the 1995 film adaptation of Devil in a Blue Dress.
The series launched in 1990 with Easy's first appearance in Devil in a Blue Dress. The following list presents Walter Mosley's Easy Rawlins novels in their original publication sequence, which follows the chronological timeline of the stories:
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Devil in a Blue Dress | 1990 | |
| 2 |  A Red Death | 1991 | |
| 3 |  White Butterfly | 1992 | |
| 4 |  Black Betty | 1994 | |
| 5 |  A Little Yellow Dog | 1996 | |
| 6 |  Gone Fishin' | 1997 | |
| 7 |  Bad Boy Brawly Brown | 2001 | |
| 8 |  Six Easy Pieces | 2003 | |
| 9 |  Little Scarlet | 2004 | |
| 10 |  Cinnamon Kiss | 2005 | |
| 11 |  Blonde Faith | 2007 | |
| 12 |  Little Green | 2013 | |
| 13 |  Rose Gold | 2014 | |
| 14 |  Charcoal Joe | 2016 | |
| 15 |  Blood Grove | 2021 | |
| 16 |  Farewell, Amethystine | 2024 | |
| 17 |  Gray Dawn | 2025 |