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My Darkest Prayer
by S.A. Cosby
What Works
Cosby’s strength clearly lies in his ability to craft intense, hard-boiled action scenes. His writing has a raw, unapologetic edge that makes the violence and tension feel palpable, reminiscent of classic noir but with a distinctly Southern twist.
Cosby also succeeds in creating a protagonist who is intriguing, if somewhat familiar within the genre. Nathan Waymaker is a flawed, morally ambiguous character who fits well into the world Cosby has built. His background as a former law enforcement officer and his current status as a funeral home worker add a unique element to the story, providing dark humor that works well for a noir narrative.
What Falls Short
Where the novel falters is in character descriptions, particularly when it comes to the female characters. Each female character except for one maybe, was sexualised. It had that typical male gaze feel to it whenever a female character was introduced.
Overall Impression
As a debut novel, My Darkest Prayer showcases S.A. Cosby’s potential as a writer of gritty crime fiction. His ability to convey atmosphere and tension is impressive, and despite the flaws, it’s a solid entry into the genre and suggests that Cosby has much to offer in future works.
Cosby’s strength clearly lies in his ability to craft intense, hard-boiled action scenes. His writing has a raw, unapologetic edge that makes the violence and tension feel palpable, reminiscent of classic noir but with a distinctly Southern twist.
Cosby also succeeds in creating a protagonist who is intriguing, if somewhat familiar within the genre. Nathan Waymaker is a flawed, morally ambiguous character who fits well into the world Cosby has built. His background as a former law enforcement officer and his current status as a funeral home worker add a unique element to the story, providing dark humor that works well for a noir narrative.
What Falls Short
Where the novel falters is in character descriptions, particularly when it comes to the female characters. Each female character except for one maybe, was sexualised. It had that typical male gaze feel to it whenever a female character was introduced.
Overall Impression
As a debut novel, My Darkest Prayer showcases S.A. Cosby’s potential as a writer of gritty crime fiction. His ability to convey atmosphere and tension is impressive, and despite the flaws, it’s a solid entry into the genre and suggests that Cosby has much to offer in future works.