Fortunate Son by Walter Mosley

For our Next Reading Selection I have chosen

“Fortunate Son” by Walter Mosley. I have really become a Walter Mosley enthusiast here in recent years. I am not a big fan of the “who-did-it” genre, but his Easy Rawlins and Fearless Jones books leave me wanting for more. However, I still have not seen or read “Devil in a Blue Dress”…I guess I need to get on it. I hope you enjoy.

Black Expressions Club Review:

Minas Nolan is a very recent widower with an infant son, Eric, when he meets pregnant Branwyn, a young, African American flower shop employee. When her son, Tommy, is born prematurely, with a hole in his lung, the four form a makeshift “family.” As they grow, Eric and Tommy are as close as brothers, despite their many differences. Eric’s graced by an endless supply of good fortune, but believes himself cursed. Tommy remains optimistic and strong, despite his health problems. A horrible tragedy rips their lives apart when they’re each only six years old, but when circumstances reunite them years later, they draw on their extraordinary natures to confront a common enemy and, ultimately, save their lives.