?I?m in trouble, Paris.? Paris Minton has heard these words before. They mean only one thing: that his neck is on the line too. So when they are uttered by his lowlife cousin Ulysses S. Grant, Paris keeps the door to his bookshop firmly closed. With family like Ulysses - ?Useless? to everyone except his mother - who needs enemies? But trouble always finds an open window, and before long Paris is paying a call on his long-time friend and bodyguard, Fearless Jones. Criss-crossing the complicated landscape of 1950s Los Angeles ...
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?I?m in trouble, Paris.? Paris Minton has heard these words before. They mean only one thing: that his neck is on the line too. So when they are uttered by his lowlife cousin Ulysses S. Grant, Paris keeps the door to his bookshop firmly closed. With family like Ulysses - ?Useless? to everyone except his mother - who needs enemies? But trouble always finds an open window, and before long Paris is paying a call on his long-time friend and bodyguard, Fearless Jones. Criss-crossing the complicated landscape of 1950s Los Angeles, where a wrong look can get a black man killed, Paris and Fearless find desperate women, secret lives, and more than one dead body along the way. Walter Mosley serves up another taut mystery plot humming with brilliant characterisations, sharp dialogue and dark humour - a combination as fresh and zesty as ever.
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This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
I take this novel to lunch with me every day and read a few pages. I need to refresh myself on my break and this is a great escape. A wonderful trip back in time.
librarose
Apr 3, 2007
Loved it...
This is a book that will keep you guessing. Just when you think you know exactly what is going on with Paris, his cousin, Useless, Three Hearts, Useless' mom, and Fearless Jones, Walter Mosely tips you over on your ear. The characters are very human, full of issues and emotions, that keep them in situations of their own making.
The story is back in the day in the 1950's where race was definitely a barrier when dealing with the rest of the world. Reading about Paris and his friend, Fearless Jones as they deal with the black world and the white world is a hoot.
Although the story line is serious - Useless is missing and probably in real trouble - there are a lot of humorous situations that will have you laughing out loud. When you get to the end, you will feel as if you have run a race!
I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a well written story with characters you will learn to care about whether you agree with their stance on life and how it should be lived.
