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S. A. Cosby

All the Sinners Bleed

S. A. CosbyFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023

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S. A. Cosby

All the Sinners Bleed

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Charon County, Virginia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In S. A. Cosby's 2023 novel All the Sinners Bleed, Titus Crown, the first Black sheriff in Charon County, Virginia, grapples with his hometown’s violent past and present, dealing with a school shooting, the emergence of a serial killer targeting Black children, cult-like churches with poisonous snakes, and neo-Confederate groups. Titus navigates institutionalized racism and his past FBI experience to uncover the truth while trying to serve and protect his community.

Dark

Gritty

Suspenseful

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.3

81,298 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby garners praise for its gripping plot and deep characterization, particularly of its complex, morally nuanced protagonist. Reviewers laud the intense narrative and atmospheric writing. However, some critics note that the pacing can be uneven. Overall, the novel is celebrated for its compelling storytelling and emotional depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read All the Sinners Bleed?

Fans of gripping Southern noir and complex, morally nuanced characters will be captivated by All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby. Readers who appreciated the tension and social commentary in Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or Long Bright River by Liz Moore will find it equally enthralling.

4.3

81,298 ratings

85%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Charon County, Virginia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2023

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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