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Cinnamon Kiss: A Novel of Suspense, Betrayal, and Redemption in 1960s Los Angeles

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Cinnamon Kiss: A Novel (Easy Rawlins 10)

Cinnamon Kiss: A Novel (Easy Rawlins Book 10)

by Walter Mosley

4.6 out of 5

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In Walter Mosley's gripping novel, Cinnamon Kiss, Easy Rawlins, a private investigator in 1960s Los Angeles, uncovers a web of deceit and danger when he is hired to find a missing woman.

Easy is a black man in a white man's world, and he has seen his share of trouble. But when a beautiful woman named Cinnamon Carter comes to him with a plea to find her missing sister, Easy finds himself drawn into a case that is more dangerous than he could have ever imagined.

Cinnamon's sister, Robin, is a young woman who has disappeared without a trace. Cinnamon is convinced that Robin has been kidnapped, but the police are reluctant to investigate. Easy agrees to take on the case, and he soon discovers that Robin is involved in a dangerous world of drugs and prostitution.

As Easy digs deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption and violence that reaches the highest levels of power in Los Angeles. He is threatened, beaten, and even shot at, but he refuses to give up. Easy is determined to find Robin, no matter what the cost.

Cinnamon Kiss is a gripping mystery that explores the themes of race, class, and power in 1960s Los Angeles. It is a powerful story about one man's fight for justice, and it is a must-read for fans of crime fiction.

Characters

Easy Rawlins: A private investigator in 1960s Los Angeles. Easy is a black man in a white man's world, and he has seen his share of trouble. But he is also a good man with a strong sense of justice.
Cinnamon Carter: A beautiful woman who hires Easy to find her missing sister, Robin.
Robin Carter: Cinnamon's sister, a young woman who has disappeared without a trace.
Mouse: Easy's best friend and sidekick. Mouse is a small man with a big heart, and he is always there for Easy.
Raymond "Big Red" Redding: A powerful gangster who is involved in the drug trade.
Captain Dudley Smith: A corrupt police captain who is in cahoots with Big Red.

Setting

Cinnamon Kiss is set in Los Angeles in the 1960s. This was a time of great social and political change in the United States, and Los Angeles was at the forefront of this change. The city was a melting pot of different cultures, and it was a place where anything was possible.

However, Los Angeles was also a city of darkness and violence. The drug trade was rampant, and the police were often corrupt. It was a dangerous time to be a private investigator, but Easy Rawlins was not afraid to stand up for what he believed in.

Themes

Cinnamon Kiss explores a number of themes, including:

Race: Easy Rawlins is a black man in a white man's world, and he faces discrimination and prejudice on a daily basis. However, Easy is a strong and determined man, and he refuses to let racism defeat him.
Class: Los Angeles in the 1960s was a city of great economic inequality. The wealthy elite lived in luxury, while the poor struggled to make ends meet. Easy Rawlins is caught in the middle of this class divide, and he sees the injustice of it all.
Power: The powerful in Los Angeles are often corrupt and ruthless. They use their power to control others and to make money. Easy Rawlins is determined to challenge the powerful, and to fight for justice.

Cinnamon Kiss: A Novel (Easy Rawlins Book 10)

by Walter Mosley

4.6 out of 5