Book · 2023 · nyt:hardcover-fiction=2023-06-25
All the Sinners Bleed
Why people recommend it
All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby is a gripping Southern noir thriller that explores complex themes of race, justice, and community secrets. On The Book Review podcast on July 18, 2024, Jumana Katib recommended the novel to listeners, simply and enthusiastically calling it a great thriller that is out now for readers to enjoy. Later, on August 5, 2026, Gilbert Cruz also discussed S.A. Cosby's acclaimed work on The Book Review during a broader conversation concerning the top thrillers of the 21st century. Cruz highlighted the intense and gritty nature of the narratives, drawing specific attention to the protagonist's unique position as the first Black sheriff in a particular county, a crucial element that deepens the exploration of regional legacy and dark crime elements within the story. Together, these podcast mentions underscore the significant impact of S.A. Cosby's writing within modern crime fiction, emphasizing both its sheer entertainment value as an edge-of-your-seat thriller and its thoughtful engagement with heavy social dynamics, historical burdens, and systemic challenges faced by law enforcement officers working inside deeply traditional and complex Southern communities.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Discussed
- Jumana Katib Recommended
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“if you're a criminal in his books or if you are the first black sheriff in a particular county as is the case in all the sinners bleed...”
Jumana Katib — 1 mention
“it's called all the Sinners bleeds by ESS Cosby”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“This week I have on SA Cosby, Shawn Cosby, the crime writer behind All the Sinners Bleed, Black Top Wasteland, and Razer Blade Tears.”
“He has written My Darkest Prayer, Black Top Wasteland, Razer Blade Tears and All the Sinners Bleed, which is the only one of his I've read.”
“this summer he wrote about sa Cosby's all the Sinners bleed”