Introducing Leonid McGill...

All readers who are fans of Walter Mosley should take note--he has created a new character for you to admire and respect! The Long Fall stars Leonid McGill, an African American "old-school" Private Investigator, who is an an ex-boxer and a drinker, and is trying to use the techniques he learned in the past to solve a mystery in 21st centry Manhattan. Never a person to shy away from taking a not-so-legitimate job to make a quick buck and keep a roof over the head of his wife and kids, Leonid decides to turn over a new leaf and "go from crooked to slightly bent." This attitude is what makes Leonid McGill so charming! McGill is adept at sliding through the seamy side of New York City--the old-time mobsters, hidden folks who play city politics like a puppet show, hit men masquerading as taxi drivers and computer tech's who enjoy tapping into everyone's information and stealing identities. McGill's trouble begins when he innocently calls in a favor in order to receive some seemingly harmless information for a client and learns that "playing by the rules" is going to be pretty hard for him in this world. The tight plot of this story makes it an interesting read, and it's perfect for fans of Robert Parker. Walter Mosley was born in Los Angeles, but lives in in New York City, so the description of the novel's setting is wonderful. For more information on Walter Mosley, check out his web site at http://www.waltermosley.com/!