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King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby

June 26, 2025

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I’ve been an S.A. Cosby fan since his debut, Blacktop Wasteland so was eager to read his newest novel, King of Ashes. Once again, Cosby settles in the small-town South, this time with a prodigal son ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: mystery, Southern life, thriller

All the Sinners Bleed

June 5, 2023

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  It occurred to him no place was more confused by its past or more terrified of the future than The South. It's always gratifying to watch a new author come into their own. I’ve been reading ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: mystery, racism, social issues, Southern life, thriller

Razorblade Tears

July 14, 2021

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Ike Randolph and Buddy Lee Jenkins are middle-aged men with only two things in common. And both are things they’d like to forget: their prison time and their gay sons. One is easier than the other ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: Southern life, suspense, thriller

Blacktop Wasteland by S.A. Cosby

December 11, 2020

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Beauregard (“Bug”) is a man dedicated to his work. His work being cars and anything to do with them, especially muscle cars. This means when Blacktop Wasteland begins, he’s also a man torn. He’s gone ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: Southern life, suspense, thriller

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