Publisher Description
Joe King Oliver’s beloved Grandma B has found a tumor, and at her age, treatment is high-risk. She’s lived life fully and without regrets, and now has only a single, dying wish: to see her long-lost son. King has been estranged from his father, Chief Odin Oliver, since he was a young boy. He swore to never speak to the man again when he was taken away in handcuffs. But now, Grandma B’s pure ask has opened King’s heart, and through his hunt, he gains a deeper understanding of his father as a complicated, righteous man—a man defined by women, a man protected by women, a man he wants to know. Although Chief was released from prison years ago, he’s been living underground ever since. Now, King must not only find his father, but prove his innocence, and protect the future of his entire family.
Simultaneously, King finds himself in a moral bind. Marigold Hart, the wife of a powerful Californian billionaire, has gone missing, along with their seven-year-old daughter. Orr is brutish and dangerous, and King realizes after locating her that it’s in her best interest to stay hidden. But are his motives pure? There is something magnetic about Marigold; he can’t help but want her near.
In the latest installment in the Joe King Oliver series, no good deed goes unpunished. Emotionally stirring, pulse-pounding, and undeniably sexy, Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right shows Walter Mosley at his best.
Thrilling Reads Review
Walter Mosley new book was released on Janauary 28, 2025. Mosley’s crime thrillers consistently transcend genre expectations. With lyrical prose, sharp social commentary, and a deep understanding of human nature, he delivers more than just a mystery—you get a powerful, thought-provoking literary experience. At the same time, he never forgets what fans of crime fiction come for: a gripping plot and fast-paced storytelling.
In Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right, Mosley returns with another strong installment in the Joe King Oliver series. This time, Joe is forced to reconnect with the father he despises, while also realizing that someone he’s been hired to track may, in fact, need his help. The stakes are deeply personal and morally complex—just the kind of terrain Mosley navigates so well.
As always, the characters shine, the dialogue crackles with authenticity, and there’s a quiet wisdom embedded in every scene. The plot can feel a bit tangled at times, but Mosley ties it all together in the end with his signature finesse.
Ultimately, Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right is a compelling and emotionally rich mystery that explores themes of family, justice, and redemption. It’s a powerful reminder of why Mosley remains one of the most important voices in contemporary crime fiction.
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Author Interview
Here’s my interview with the legendary Walter Mosley on my podcast, Meet the Thriller Author.
