Normally I would not run a review again just a year later.
But, I told you when this review ran the first time, that this book would be
nominated for a slew of awards and collect quite a few. That prediction has turned
out to be very true. The book was a winner again last weekend as it won the
Anthony Award for Best Hardcover at Bouchercon: Nashville. You need to read
this book. Period.
Some books are relatively easy to review. Other books are
far more difficult as they deal with deep themes, context, and nuance. Those
are tougher as those elements can also be spoilers and one never wants to
reveal too much. Such is the case with the powerful book, All The Sinners
Bleed by S. A. Cosby.
Sheriff Titus Crown is back home in Charon County, Virginia.
He is the first black elected sheriff and ran on a platform of doing right by
all the people, regardless of race or economic status. He knows the power of
the past and what one man can do to another. Having grown up there, he knows
the secrets and the history. History is ugly.
So too is the present as a year after being elected, shots
are fired at the local high school. Sheriff Crown and his deputies arrive and
stop the shooter. In the aftermath, not only is the shooter dead, so is a
beloved teacher.
An investigation is launched and terrible secrets are
unearthed going back years. As pressure builds among the local citizenry, often
along racial lines, Sheriff Crown tries desperately to keep the peace while
very much aware the land of Charon County is steeped in tears and blood.
All The Sinners Bleed
is the latest book by S. A. Cosby and it is an incredible read of depth.
Reminiscent of the writing of James Lee Burke, Mr. Cosby writes of the pain of
the past and present with an eloquence that few other writers can achieve.
Throughout the book, he paints a picture of grief, faith, and legacy while also
spinning a complicated mystery.
All The Sinners Bleed
will collect nominations by the handful and win a slew of awards. It also is a
read that should touch a cord, if not several, within the reader. It is
incredibly good and well worth your time.
Make sure you read Lesa Holstine’s review as well here.
Amazon Associate Purchase Link: https://amzn.to/4e8yppR
My reading copy came by way of the Oak Lawn Branch of the Dallas Public Library System.
Kevin R. Tipple ©2023, 2024
2 comments:
He is a real star, straight out of the starting gate.
He is incredible. Can't wait to read what comes next.
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