Killing Johnny Fry Walter Mosley

Name: Killing Johnny Fry By Walter Mosley
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Killing Johnny Fry by Walter Mosley

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Summary

When Cordell Carmel catches his girlfriend with another man - something profound happens to him. Overnight Cordell's calm life dissolves. Finding himself prey both to thoughts of murder and an insatiable libido, he begins a dark sexual odyssey in search of retribution and gratification, leading him deep into the erotic heart of New York City.

Killing Johnny Fry Summary

Killing Johnny Fry: A Sexistential Novel by Walter Mosley

When Cordell Carmel catches his long-term girlfriend with another man - the thick-necked chauvinist Johnny Fry - something profound happens to him. Overnight Cordell's calm life dissolves. Finding himself prey both to thoughts of murder and an insatiable libido, he begins a dark sexual odyssey in search of retribution and gratification, leading him deep into the erotic heart of New York City.

Killing Johnny Fry Reviews

'One of America's most gifted writers, of any genre' The Times 'Mosley has established a voice that is immediate and elegant, twisted in its outlook even as it cleaves to the classic themes of the Southern crime novel ... a daring book' Belle de Jour, The Times 'Mosley is surely the finest writer of dialogue alive today' Uncut 'Mosley's most confrontational and disturbing novel to date' Independent

About Walter Mosley

Walter Mosley is the bestselling author of more than twenty-five critically acclaimed books, and his work has been translated into twenty-one languages. His books include two mystery series, the Easy Rawlins series (including Devil in a Blue Dress, which was adapted into a 1995 film starring Denzel Washington) and the Fearless Jones series, as well as literary fiction, science fiction, political monographs and a young adult novel. His short fiction has been widely published, and his non-fiction has been published in the New York Times Magazine and the Nation, among other magazines. He is the winner of numerous awards, including an O. Henry Award, a Grammy and the PEN American Center's Lifetime Achievement Award. He lives in New York City.

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GOR010688673

ISBN 13

9780747593140

ISBN 10

0747593140

Title

Killing Johnny Fry: A Sexistential Novel by Walter Mosley

Author

Walter Mosley

Condition

Used - Like New

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Year published

2008-04-07

Number of pages

288

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N/A

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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins