All the Sinners Bleed is a 2023 thriller novel written by S. A. Cosby and published by Flatiron Books.[1][2]
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| Author | S. A. Cosby |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller, southern noir |
| Publisher | Flatiron Books (US) Headline Publishing (UK) |
Publication date | June 6, 2023 (US & UK) |
| Pages | 338 pp (1st International hardcover ed.) |
| ISBN | 9781250831910 (1st International hardcover ed.) |
| OCLC | 1340645849 |
| 813/.6 | |
| LC Class | PS3603.O7988 A55 2023 |
Overview
editAn African American sheriff in a small, southern Virginia town faces off with a serial killer.
An example of "southern noir", the book examines the racial and geopolitical fault lines of America's South.
Reception
editThe novel was generally well received by critics. On the review aggregator website Book Marks, the novel received a "Rave" consensus based on a mix of 3 "positive" and 5 "rave" reviews by mainstream critics.[3] In a starred review, Kirkus Reviews called the novel "another provocative and page-turning entry in the Southern noir genre."[4]
Authors Chris Bohjalian, Ellery Adams, and Roxanne Gay praised the novel with 5-star reviews on Goodreads.[5][6][7] The novel was also nominated for the 2023 Goodreads Choice Awards for Best Mystery and Thriller.[8]
References
edit- ^ King, Stephen (June 2, 2023). "In This Thriller, the Psycho Killers Have a Southern Drawl". The New York Times.
- ^ Iglesias, Gabino (June 9, 2023). "'All the Sinners Bleed' elegantly walks a fine line between horror and crime fiction". NPR.
- ^ "Book Marks reviews of All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby". Book Marks. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ "All the Sinners Bleed". Kirkus Reviews. March 27, 2023. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ "Chris's review of All the Sinners Bleed". Goodreads. July 29, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ "Ellery Adams's review of All the Sinners Bleed". Goodreads. June 12, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ "Roxane's review of All the Sinners Bleed". Goodreads. February 11, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- ^ "Announcing the Goodreads Choice Winner in Best Mystery & Thriller!". Goodreads. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
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