Killing Johnny Fry: A Sexistential Novel

Description

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.

Promotion info

The first sexistential novel by one of America's greatest writers Best known for the Easy Rawlins series, Mosley has dedicated fans, is critically beloved, and tours constantly. Devil in a Blue Dress was made into a film starring Denzel WashingtonWill appeal to fans of The Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart and Atomised by Michel Houellebecq

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

Author description

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.