A review by astoriareader
All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby

dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

SYNOPSIS:
  • Titus, a former FBI agent and current sheriff, returned to his small hometown in Charon County, Virginia, to take care of his elderly dad.
  • The book opens with a school shooting, and without giving away more, the investigation pivots to deeper, darker secrets in the town.

MY THOUGHTS
  • Very-well written + good pacing 
  • FINALLY! A diverse group of characters 
  • Police-procedural thriller 
  • Impressive character development 
  • Loved the main character, Titus, and found him easy to root for 
  • Satisfying ending 
  • Cosby is a talented storyteller 
  • Explores many tough topics, such as racism, hypocrisy, prejudice, religion, and prevalence of systemic, intergenerational hatred
  • Heavy read; would encourage folks to check out trigger warnings
  • I read a lot in these genre, and this book is an excellent reminder of why it’s important to read work by Black authors. Sadly, in 2023, Black authors’ voices are not as prevalent as they should be, and Crosby’s work is a scarce treasure in the literary world. Cosby takes time to incorporate race into the character development and plot, and he offers an glimpse into Black lives in rural America. 

TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Police-procedural that touches on racism & other important topics. Diverse story by talented Black author, who actually offers Black perspectives (a scarcity in the literary world, particularly in this genre)
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