All the Sinners Bleed – S.A. Cosby

June has been on point when it comes to new releases! Not only are so many of my favorite authors releasing books but they’ve all been huge hits for me.

Thank you to Flatiron Books for the gifted copy in exchange for my honest review

ALL THE SINNERS BLEED – S.A. Cosby (Released June 6th, 2023)

Just as a reminder: BLACKTOP WASTELAND was, and still is, one of my favorite books. You can see my full review for the book here

Book Description:

Titus Crowne is the first Black sheriff in the history of Charon County. A former FBI agent and security expert, Titus came home to take care of his father and look out for his troubled younger brother. He ran for Sheriff to make a difference, especially in the Black community, which has so often been treated unfairly by the police.

But a year to the day after his election, a school shooting rocks the town. A beloved teacher is killed by a former student, and as Titus attempts to deescalate and get the boy to surrender, his deputies fire a fatal shot.

In the investigation, it becomes clear that the student they shot had been abused by the dead teacher, as well as by unidentified perpetrators. The trail leads to buried bodies—and secrets. While Titus tries to track down a killer hiding in plain sight, while balancing daily duties like protecting Confederate pride marchers, he must face what it means to be a Black man wearing a police uniform in the American South.

My Thoughts: 5/5 stars

I’ve been loving the books I’ve been reading lately – so many wins, and this one was absolutely mesmerizing. There’s something about Cosby’s writing that just sucks you in, and once you get into the grit of it, you just can’t put the book down. Be warned, this is a heavy one to read. There are so many trigger warnings with this one, but all of these topics are handled so well. While there are some graphic moments, I’ll always appreciate how Cosby truly captures the emotions of the characters through everything.

It feels almost effortless in how he sets the scene and brings all these characters to life. You feel like you’re sitting right there in Charon County with Titus as he tries to navigate all the complications that come with the investigation and being a Black sheriff in this small community. He approaches these hard topics in an almost delicate way but you still feel all the truly raw emotions and the tension throughout the book

Cosby’s books have a way of lingering in your mind long after you’ve finished, and I can not recommend his books enough!