The Tempest Tales

By: Walter Mosley

Narrated by: Ty Jones

Length: 4 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

The author of 30 critically acclaimed works, Walter Mosley has had his novels translated into 23 languages.

The Tempest Tales, an Essence Book Club Recommended Read, features Tempest Landry, a black man shot down by an over-eager cop. But that's not the end of the line for Tempest. Unwilling to accept St. Peter's judgment that he spend eternity in Hell, Tempest is sent back to Harlem - guardian angel in tow - to make things right.

©2008 Walter Mosley (P)2008 Recorded Books,LLC

Another Great Creation

Another great creation from Walter Mosley. I have seen movies and read many books on peoples account about the after life this was the best. Great novel. I even read the book while it was playing.

Interesting

I had a great time listening to this modern tale of good vs evil. Mr. Mosley did a great job encapsulating this idea. Looking forward to listening to more novels from Walter Mosley.

Riveting

I enjoyed this tale between good and evil so much, that I listened to it in one sitting! It needs to be a movie. Mr Mosley grasps of black dialect is honest and respectful. The concept is intriguing. Thank you Walter Mosley!

I’m Sorry to this Man, but Where Have I BEEN!?!

This author, his style of writing, and his story were completely unknown to me before Masterclass. (He’s incredible!) As a young Black woman who has focused on female authors of color, I missed out, and I don’t know how, but this was a treat. I will absolutely be reading more by Mr. Mosley.

One of my very favorite books!!!!

Walter Mosley writes this story in a way that makes me think and try to see reality from different angles and perspectives. This book reminds me much of CS Lewis in how he questions religion and himself and leaves the reader with something to think about.

Not What I Expected

However I was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed it immensely! Every time I thought I knew what was coming next, I was wrong. The author gave me 2 characters to like and I didn’t dislike or even loathe the devil. How could I? He was just doing what devils do! Tempest is the most cunning of them all. Even when he’s been judged as wrong, you still have to convince him! Regarding the narrator, I didn’t like him initially, especially when he would describe John Angel as having a strong baritone voice (which he does not have) but over the course of the story, he became Tempest and Angel!! Simply put, I loved this! Thank you for sharing your gift Mr. Mosley!!

very fun

Theology and philosophy usually aren't fun, but the gifted Walter Mosley found a way.

This is a lot of fun and also thought provoking. If you liked The Good Place, this is for you. If you questioned too much in Sunday school, this is also for you.

great book

I think this should be a movie in the making. I was at the edge of my seat from beginning to end

Excellent

This story from beginning to end is Excellent... Walter Mosley again makes you think and re-think life, death and spirituality with an open mind with the characters in this story..

Ty Jones does Excellent job delivering the story through these characters that keeps you locked in and interacting...

I see Heaven and He'll in a different light

Walter Joseph did a great job writing this book. He showed how difficult it is to live here on earth and how everyone is judged differently for there sins. He showed the battle between Heaven and Hell and how we have to fight to do right by God and others.