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S A Cosby


(Shawn A Cosby)

S.A. Cosby is a writer whose work has been published in numerous magazine and anthologies. His story "Slant-Six" received an honorable mention in Best Mystery Stories of 2016. He lives in Gloucester, Virginia.

Awards: Macavity (2024), ITW (2024), Anthony (2024), Barry (2022)  see all

Genres: Mystery, Children's Fiction
 
New and upcoming books
October 2024

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The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2024
(Best American Mystery Stories)
June 2025

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King of Ashes
 
Series
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Novels
   My Darkest Prayer (2019)
   Blacktop Wasteland (2020)
   Razorblade Tears (2021)
   The Rhythm of Time (2023) (with Questlove)
   All the Sinners Bleed (2023)
   King of Ashes (2025)
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Anthologies edited
   Under the Thumb (2021)
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Books containing stories by S A Cosby
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Beyond the Bounds of Infinity (2024)
edited by
Vaughn A Jackson and Stephanie Pearre
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Bishop Rider Lives (2024)
(Bishop Rider)
edited by
Hector Acosta and Beau Johnson

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Awards
2024 Macavity Award for Best Novel : All the Sinners Bleed
2024 ITW Award for Best Hardcover Novel : All the Sinners Bleed
2024 Anthony Award for Best Hardcover Novel : All the Sinners Bleed
2022 Macavity Award for Best Novel : Razorblade Tears
2022 ITW Award for Best Hardcover Novel : Razorblade Tears
2022 ITW Award for Best Audiobook : Razorblade Tears
2022 Barry Award for Best Novel : Razorblade Tears
2022 Anthony Award for Best Short Story : Not My Cross to Bear
2022 Anthony Award for Best Mystery Novel : Razorblade Tears
2021 Macavity Award for Best Novel : Blacktop Wasteland
2021 ITW Award for Best Hardcover Novel : Blacktop Wasteland
2021 Barry Award for Best Novel : Blacktop Wasteland
2021 Anthony Award for Best Hardcover Novel : Blacktop Wasteland
2020 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller : Blacktop Wasteland
2019 Anthony Award for Best Short Story : The Grass Beneath My Feet

Award nominations
2024 Lefty Award for Best Mystery Novel (nominee) : All the Sinners Bleed
2024 Edgar Award for Best Novel (nominee) : All the Sinners Bleed
2024 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger (shortlist) : All the Sinners Bleed
2024 Barry Award for Best Novel (nominee) : All the Sinners Bleed
2023 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller (nominee) : All the Sinners Bleed
2022 Lefty Award for Best Mystery Novel (nominee) : Razorblade Tears
2022 ITW Award for Best Short Story (nominee) : Not My Cross to Bear
2022 Edgar Award for Best Novel (nominee) : Razorblade Tears
2022 CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger (shortlist) : Razorblade Tears
2022 CWA Gold Dagger (shortlist) : Razorblade Tears
2022 Anthony Award for Best Anthology or Collection (nominee) : Under the Thumb: Stories of Police Oppression
2021 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller (nominee) : Razorblade Tears
2021 Lefty Award for Best Mystery Novel (nominee) : Blacktop Wasteland
2021 Goldsboro Books Glass Bell Award (longlist) : Blacktop Wasteland
2021 CWA Gold Dagger (shortlist) : Blacktop Wasteland


S A Cosby recommends
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Saint of the Narrows Street (2025)
William Boyle
"No one can make the everyday vagaries of life feel like Greek tragedies the way William Boyle can. He effortlessly maps the path of desire that moves through the human heart like burning chrome."
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They All Fall the Same (2025)
Wes Browne
"A dark gritty slice of Rural Noir that goes down smooth but has a hell of a kick like a strong shot of high quality bourbon. Wes Browne takes you on a walk through the Kentucky hills and down dusty back roads where justice, revenge and regret are uneasy allies."
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Breath of the Dragon (2025)
(Breathmarked, book 1)
Fonda Lee and Shannon Lee
"A stirring and stunning novel of fascinating imagination and filled with a true warrior's spirit. A not to be missed adventure!"

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