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The Long Fall Audiobook

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Read By: Mirron Willis Publisher: Penguin Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Leonid McGill Mysteries Release Date: March 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781101029619

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

78

Longest Chapter Length:

10:08 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

12 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

06:46 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

47

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Publisher Description

His name is etched on the door of his Manhattan office: LEONID McGILL, PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR. It’s a name that takes a little explaining, but he’s used to it. “Daddy was a communist and great-great- Granddaddy was a slave master from Scotland. You know, the black man’s family tree is mostly root. Whatever you see aboveground is only a hint at the real story.” Ex-boxer, hard drinker, in a business that trades mostly in cash and favors: McGill’s an old-school P.I. working a city that’s gotten fancy all around him. Fancy or not, he has always managed to get by—keep a roof over the head of his wife and kids, and still manage a little fun on the side—mostly because he’s never been above taking a shady job for a quick buck. But like the city itself, McGill is turning over a new leaf, “decided to go from crooked to slightly bent.” New York City in the twenty-first century is a city full of secrets—and still a place that reacts when you know where to poke and which string to pull. That’s exactly the kind of thing Leonid McGill knows how to do. As soon as The Long Fall begins, with McGill calling in old markers and greasing NYPD palms to unearth some seemingly harmless information for a high-paying client, he learns that even in this cleaned-up city, his commitment to the straight and narrow is going to be constantly tested. And we learn that with this protagonist, this city, this time, Mosley has tapped a rich new vein that’s inspiring his best work since the classic Devil in a Blue Dress.

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"A fun Walter Mosely book. This is the adventure of Leonid McGill. Who can't help a character whose father was a Black Communist and named his son after a Russian leader. It's a typical hero who is two steps from being a thug and the police want to put him away for life but he wants and does the right thing. I enjoyed it more than the Easy RAwlings because it is based in NYC around 2005. Quite enjoyable."

— Jimmy (4 out of 5 stars)

The Long Fall Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.44117647058824 out of 53.44117647058824 out of 53.44117647058824 out of 53.44117647058824 out of 53.44117647058824 out of 5 (3.44)
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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " If I hadn't read the Easy Rawlins books, the Socrates Fortlow books, and the Fearless Jones books, this would probably be a 4 star book. As it is, Moseley has written so many good books that he's his own strongest competition. This new detective, Leonid McGill, has potential, and Mosley always has good characters and can tell a good story, but I just wasn't knocked over the way I am with others of Mosley's books. "

    — Wilhelmina, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I could not get into the characters. I was warming up to the new detective but I need more time. Many of the characters seemed similar and alone dimensional. I love the Walter Mosley's Easy Rawlings books because a they took you somewhere and gave you insight into a time and place. This gives you a look into a subculture but at this point I don't care nor am I interested in it. The storyline seemed thin. I may give the next book a chance because I enjoy Mosley. "

    — Kim, 2/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Disappointing. He's cranking out multiple books a year and it shows. I love the Socrates Fortlow novels and enjoyed the first six in the Easy Rawlins mystery series (haven't read the rest). "

    — Ona, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Not usually one for mysteries or hard boiled crime dramas but this was a great book. Found a copy at Goodwill and figured I 80 cents was small price to pay and took a chance. This is probably the third good book I've read as a result of Goodwill that I otherwise would not have. "

    — Jared, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I "read" this on CD in my car. "

    — Alisha, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Am I the only one that doesn't like this book? Boring and wayyy to much description on things not germaine to the story. Skip "

    — Sammy, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love Walter Mosley's style and I loved this book! I have always enjoyed his Easy Rawlins detective stories, but his new character, Leonid is even better. "

    — Christine, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Most of the story felt rushed and contrived. The relationships are superficial and the plot was like a bad Law and Order episode. "

    — Morgan, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good beach (or mountain) mystery. "

    — Laura, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I didn't think that I would recover from the loss of Easy Rawlins. Mosley's other protagonists are good, but not that good. So, I'm very happy that such an interesting set of characters appears in this book and I understand from an NPR interview will be in another long series. "

    — Terry, 11/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Audio version. For detective genre, I would give this a 4-5. The characters are well developed, and more interesting than the central mystery. I would read future books in this series when looking for a casual, but still well-written read. "

    — Jess, 11/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Walter Mosley is in top form with a new private detective! 5 stars! "

    — Kate, 11/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not so good goodguy. Alot of bad guys. "

    — Hrn1947, 10/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I am not going to finish this; just hasn't kept my interest. I like Mosley's writing but I have not been drawn in and easily distracted from it. "

    — Kiri, 10/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was a book club selection. Very enjoyable and the book is set in current day, unlike Mosley's other novels that are set in the 50s and 60s. Looking forward to more in this series. "

    — Wanda, 9/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Treat yourself and get aquainted with Mosley's works. "

    — John, 5/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " LT is cool, in a reluctantly bad way. "

    — Bernard, 3/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A great start to a new hardboiled PI series from Mosely. Leonid McGill is a true hero. A man to be admired and respected but not to be trifled with. "

    — Ken, 1/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the first in Walter Mosley's new mystery series...but I'm not sure if I can get behind it yet. Leonid McGill is no Easy Rawlins, that's for sure! But I'll give the next one a shot and see if he grows on me. "

    — Maggie, 4/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great story of a middle aged man living a involving life as as a private investigator while trying to survive the NYPD. Looking forward to reading more of moseley's work. "

    — Russell, 3/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Read this for my neighborhood book club. It interesting. A New series about a black PI in NYC trying to be slightly bent instead of crooked. Some fun things, some difficult things, I'll have to think on this for awhile. "

    — Teresa, 2/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Enjoying it. I hear some of Mosley's books have been made into crime triller movies. Haven't searched for them yet, but can see how it would translate well to film. "

    — Mary, 10/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good start as a follow-up series to the Easy Rawlins books. The new character, Leonid McGill, looks to be able to provide another enjoyable lengthy series. "

    — Eric, 9/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another sterling character from the always reliable Walter Mosley. Great "

    — Gareth, 8/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " s'alright. I like the *idea* of Walter Mosley's books much better than I actually like them. "

    — melinda, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Leonid McGill is a great character. "

    — Lisaana, 4/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another excellent Mosley novel. Set in New York City with a new P.I. "

    — Harley, 4/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Mosley is at the top of his class. This novel written in first person, which is the hardest perspective to do well, has the reader as in the dark until the last chapter, as it has the protagonist. An easy, delightful read. "

    — Peter, 3/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " i couldn't do it, i just couldn't get into it! sorry jessica! "

    — Kelly, 3/31/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great writing. Can't wait to read the next in the series with this detective character. "

    — Scott, 3/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " really good mystery...first of a new series by Walter Mosley. "

    — Tim, 3/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Clever! Complex characters. I just put book #2 in this series on hold at the library. "

    — Mary, 3/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a well written hard boiled detective story with dashes of humor thrown in. At times I had a hard time keeping track of who all the characters were, but I enjoyed this book. "

    — Susan, 2/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Didn't grab me like Socrates or Easy did. "

    — Dana, 2/21/2011

About Walter Mosley

Walter Mosley is the New York Times author of more than fifty novels in several series, most notably fourteen Easy Rawlins mysteries, several of which have been made into major motion pictures. In 2020 he was a recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and from the National Book Foundation. In 2013, he was inducted into the New York State Writers Hall of Fame, and he is the winner of numerous awards, including an Edgar Award, O. Henry Award, the Mystery Writers of America’s Grand Master Award, PEN America’s Lifetime Achievement Award, a Grammy Award, and and several NAACP Image Awards. His work has been translated into twenty-five languages.

About Mirron Willis

Mirron Willis—actor of film, stage, and television—is the winner of the prestigious Audie Award for best narration in 2012 and a finalist for the Audie in 2015, as well as the winner of four AudioFile Earphones Awards for his audiobook recordings. He has worked extensively in film and television and on stage with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Houston Shakespeare Festival, and the Ensemble Theatre, among others. He has recorded some 150 audiobooks, including the Smokey Dalton series by Kris Nelscott and My Song by Harry Belafonte. He resides and records audiobooks on his family’s historic ranch in East Texas.