S.A. Cosby

Books by S.A. Cosby

S.A. Cosby is a Virginia-based writer of crime novels, whose books are sometimes described as ‘Southern Noir.’ The combination of gruesome crimes, communities struggling with poverty and racism, tortured and yet sympathetic main characters, as well as humour, make for memorable thrillers.

Interviews where books by S.A. Cosby were recommended

Best Mystery Books of 2021

2021 was fantastic for fans of the mystery genre, with lots of different types of books to choose from. There were also a wide variety of different evocative settings, including Tasmania, Ghana, a ski resort, a retirement village, and the Nevada desert. The year also saw new books in popular mystery series, including the second instalment of The Thursday Murder Club.

The Best Thrillers of 2022, recommended by Tosca Lee

Every year, the International Thriller Writers—an honorary organisation of authors—showcases the best new books in the genre at their annual awards. Here, bestselling author and the organisation’s vice-president Tosca Lee talks us through the six-strong shortlist of books, and explains why ‘Southern noir’ writer S.A. Cosby won the title for the best thriller of 2022—only a year on from his last triumph.

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