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The story is a mix of history, mythology particularly the story of tall john the conqueror, and science fiction that is sure to become a timeless classic. Karen grigsby bates talks with writer walter mosley about his newest book, 47. Set in a plantation, 47 a young slave boy is growing up under the watchful eye of a brutal slave master. Click download or read online button to get walter mosley book now. Master storyteller walter mosley deftly mixes speculative and historical fiction in this daring new york times bestselling novel, reminiscent of. The interviews in this collection cover walter mosleys career and reveal an. Can anyone give me an outline or summary of the book 47. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. See all books authored by walter mosley, including devil in a blue dress, and the plot thickens, and more on.

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