Easy Rawlins books in order A series by Walter Mosley

1. 1.
   

   Devil in a Blue Dress (1990)

   219 pagesAdapted for film

   Buy
2. 2.
   

   A Red Death (1991)

   278 pages

   Buy
3. 3.

   White Butterfly (1992)

   Buy
4. 4.
   

   Black Betty (Easy Rowlins Mysteries) (1994)

   330 pages

   Buy
5. 5.
   

   A Little Yellow Dog (Easy Rowlins Mysteries) (1996)

   322 pages

   Buy
6. 6.
   

   Bad Boy Brawly Brown (Easy Rawlins Mysteries) (2001)

   320 pages

   Buy
7. 7.
   

   Little Scarlet (Easy Rawlins Mysteries) (2004)

   320 pages

   Buy
8. 8.
   

   Cinnamon Kiss (2005)

   320 pages

   Buy
9. 9.
   

   Blonde Faith (2007)

   308 pages

   Buy
10. 10.
    

    Little Green (2013)

    304 pages

    Buy
11. 11.
    

    Rose Gold (2014)

    320 pages

    Buy
12. 12.
    

    Charcoal Joe (2016)

    315 pages

    Buy
13. 13.
    

    Blood Grove (2021)

    328 pages

    Buy
14. 14.

    Farewell, Amethystine (2024)

    Buy
15. 15.
    

    Gray Dawn (2025)

    340 pages

    Buy

• Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)Film · from Devil in a Blue Dress

Easy Rawlins FAQ

How many Easy Rawlins books are there?

There are 15 Easy Rawlins books, as of September 2026.

What order should I read the Easy Rawlins books in?

In publication order, starting with Devil in a Blue Dress (1990): 1 Devil in a Blue Dress (1990) · 2 A Red Death (1991) · 3 White Butterfly (1992) · 4 Black Betty (Easy Rowlins Mysteries) (1994) · 5 A Little Yellow Dog (Easy Rowlins Mysteries) (1996) · 6 Bad Boy Brawly Brown (Easy Rawlins Mysteries) (2001) · … all 15 below.

What is the first Easy Rawlins book?

Devil in a Blue Dress (1990).

What is the latest Easy Rawlins book?

Gray Dawn (2025).

Is the Easy Rawlins series finished?

No, Walter Mosley is still adding to it.

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.