Thank you NetGalley for the review copy audiobook!!

I could listen to this narrator read S.A. Cosby all day long. So good together. The writing was crisp and sharp in the Cosby style and the story was fantastic. The cadence and pacing of the narration couldn’t have been better.

“We all choose to be skeptics when the truth is inconvenient.”

5 Stars all the way. A must read author and a must listen narrator.

All the Sinners Bleed portrays an experience that many do not have firsthand experience in: being a Black man, a Black cop, and investigating the murders of Black children in a town where rallies for the white brotherhood are still occurring.

I really enjoyed this novel, and having the insight into the complexities that Titus' role as Sherriff brought to his identity as well as to investigating the murders of the children. I did think this was more of a literary fiction than a mystery thriller, as a lot of the time the investigation came second to explaining the county's history or the relationship history between the characters.

I will say, however, his character did not really have any emotional depth. It was like reading from the 3rd person without any insight to how he was feeling. It was mostly tactical or work related information that came through.

I thought the narration was excellent and really kept me engaged throughout my listen.

Rating: 4.5/5⭐️

Much like Razorblade Tears, this story had my feelings running the gamut. There were anxiety inducing moments as well as some incredibly thought-provoking situations to digest. At no point did I feel comfortable while I listened to this but that discomfort was necessary and added to the affect this story had on me.

I did struggle with some aspects of this one. I found it especially difficult to read of the abuse and murder of young children, so if that’s a trigger you should probably avoid this one.

While Razorblade Tears felt more violent, I found this to be a grittier and more disturbing read. Still, the writing was incredibly strong and the entire story was so compelling I didn’t want to put it down.

Thank you Macmillan Audio for the alc via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Does this author know how to title a book or what? I loved everything about Razorblade Tears and this book is just as good. If you were put off by the unending fighting scenes, in Razorblade Tears, you may prefer this book. There was extremely disturbing content but without all of the action scenes. I adored Titus but would have liked more storyline about the young teen who was shot. this one was a big winner for me!

If you’re looking for a book that is chilling and will keep you on the edge of your seat you absolutely need to read this!

The mood. Everything about this audiobook set the tone of the novel. The narrator’s voice was flawless, and captured the tortured soul that is Titus Crowne perfectly.

Titus is a black sheriff in the American South when all hell breaks loose. Amid expressions of Confederate pride and racial prejudice and hatred, unspeakable crimes are being committed. I went into this one knowing it would be difficult, and I felt the horror in my body at certain scenes. There is torture and murder in this book, including children and animals. Thankfully, there wasn’t any graphic depiction of child abuse. But there is lots of graphic violence, so caution before you go in.

This novel is horrifying, suspenseful, and I was completely absorbed in the story. I was a little bit scared of Titus, but also wanted to give him a big hug. All of the characters, including the town, were authentic – some I loved, some I hated, but none more than the villain. The characterization of Charon County was so intense. Setting is everything. I never once forgot I was in Charon County. It was tangible.

This novel was un-put-down-able right to the very end.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the audio of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was an amazing and gritty story. My first of this author but won’t be my last because the story telling is absolutely beautiful.
This story starts off strong. We are introduced to Titus who is a Black Sheriff on a small town in Virginia. We are introduced to the struggles he’s facing in law enforcement being a black LEO but also we see the racism he faces from white civilians as well. Our story takes a turn when they are calling to a school shooting where a boy has shot and killed a town favorite teacher. However, things are not what they seem. Both the teacher and the shooter as well as a 3rd mystery person on seen as wearing black and a wolf mask are responsible for killing 7 (and possibly more) black bits and girl and burying them in a location they have labeled as the secret garden.
Titus is determined to find out the identity of the 3rd mystery murderer but everyone in town is clueless as to who it can be until suddenly boys start piling up and Titus starts putting puzzle pieces together.
I also like that although we have our main story line taking place the town itself is in a racial war over a monument. A small group of whites are refusing to take it down and begin protesting resulting in injury and death of some citizens. This scene was so relatable as a reader because of modern events. I do love that at the end Titus ultimately won by taking down the racist statue with his Jeep on the way out of town.
Overall this story is real, raw and haunting. Beautifully written and so easy to follow and really does reflect on that old feeling many of us have on who we can really trust our kids with. Even those people we think are safe and our kids go to every day can turn out to be sick individuals. Definitely a 5⭐️ read.

All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Crosby, with the narration from Adam Lazarre-White, was yet another phenomenal combination of writing and verbal storytelling. These two create audiobook greatness together and after his loving prior audiobooks, I knew I had to listen to this one too.

In this story we meet Titus, the first Black sheriff in a small county, as he is dealing with a school shooting and a horrific string of murders. He is trying to solve it all and stop more deaths, while his town becomes engulfed in racial tension.

If you’ve read Crosby before, then this will feel very in line with his prior writing style. It’s gritty and descriptive and does not shy away from a tense action scene. He holds the light up close on racist violence. He builds main characters that are so tough on the exterior but give the reader a full depth from the first-hand POV. He’s just so good at what he does and has such a recognizable style. Do check the content warnings, the crimes and the imagery of violence are woven throughout the story.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the complimentary copy of this audiobook – I appreciate you!

Content warnings: Child abuse, Child death, Racism, Gun violence

Almost 4.5 stars
I was so excited to get this advance audiobook from MacMillan Audio and NetGalley. I love the combination of SA Cosby’s writing and Adam Lazarre-White’s narration! All Sinners Bleed begins with a school shooting in a small town in Virginia and continues to reveal hidden dead children with religious passages carved into their bodies. Sheriff Titus is tasked to investigate and put all the pieces together before more children are hurt. Who is doing this? Is the community protecting them? No one else writes about the complexities of murder and race relations in the American south quite like SA Cosby!

S. A. Cosby is a brilliant writer, and he certainly has another hit on his hands with All the Sinners Bleed. It is a gripping and thrilling novel that explores the challenges faced by the first Black sheriff in the history of Charon County. Set in the American South, the story delves into the complexities of race, justice, and the weight of responsibility carried by Titus, a former FBI agent and security expert who ran for sheriff to make a difference in his community.
Cosby skillfully weaves together the main plotline with subplots that touch upon themes of systemic racism, police brutality, and the struggle for justice. There is a sense of unease and tension overall, keeping readers engaged. However, it should be noted that the story delves into disturbing subject matter, such as child abuse, which may be unsettling for some. The author does not shy away from addressing these uncomfortable realities, contributing to the book's overall impact but potentially making it unsuitable for more sensitive readers.

All the Sinners Bleed is more great crime fiction from SA Cosby.

"Titus Crowne is the first Black sheriff in the history in Charon County. A year after his election, a school shooting rocks the town when a troubled young man shoots a popular teacher. As Titus attempts to calm the young man down his deputies fire a fatal shot. As they investigate, Titus discovers a horrible crime that no one in town wants to believe. And Titus knows there's one more killer to find."

Adam Lazarre-White is one of the premier audiobook narrators. His deep baritone puts you in the story as Sheriff Crowne.

This is gritty crime-fiction. The crime that Titus discovers is truly horrible. The popular teacher has a shocking secret that no one wants to believe. There are local politics that you expect to see in a small town - lots of "big fish in a small pond" men.

Cosby has some observations about Southern history and what it means to different groups, especially in a state where there is so much of it. As a Southerner, it makes you think.

From the opening pages, this story never lets up - all the way to the explosive ending. A powerful book with one of the best titles of the year that you should definitely add to your 2023 list.

Cosby can write some really dark reads and this is no exception. This book tackles many disturbing topics such as school shootings, sexual abuse, both individual racism and institutional racism and he always does an excellent job of making us understand and feel these issues on a personal level. His characters are well defined and not stereotypes and he doesn't demonize the southern town but shows the love/hate that is the experience of blacks in rural America. All of this while telling the story of a sheriff trying to find the truth about a child murderer and bring them to justice. After now reading two of S.A. Cosby's books, I have put everything else he wrote on my TBR list. A powerful, engrossing read that I highly recommend. Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Wow! This book was a page-turner...or whatever the audiobook equivalent of that is! The plot involves both a school shooting and violence against children (which are usually huge triggers for me) but the book was about so much more than that and the writing was so phenomenal that I couldn't help but become immersed in the story. I don't know how to explain it exactly, but the author is able to tackle these dark and difficult topics and more (racism/racial tension in a small town, religion, relationships, etc) in a realistic and dignified way. He didn't shy away from disturbing and difficult content, but his literary approach made it not only palatable, but intriguing.

I didn't love the audiobook narrator, if I'm honest. It seemed like all of the characters ended up sounding the same and I had to rewind more than once to figure out who was talking. He would have been great in an ensemble cast where he was just focused on Titus.

A sincere thanks to both NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for early access to this incredible novel.

S. A. Cosby’s new crime drama is terrific. The narrator on the audio version is perfection. This is a fast paced story about a black sheriff in a small southern town. The novel opens to a school shooting where a popular teacher is killed, so it’s not for the faint of heart. As the investigation begins we learn the teacher wasn’t the good guy people thought he was and as his horrific crimes come to light, Titus races to get answers before anymore atrocities occur. Titus lives with his elderly father and faces many challenges that come with the job and the racism of the south. Titus is a wonderful main character. He’s a decent but flawed man. I love S.A. Cosby’s writing and storytelling. If you enjoyed Razorblade Tears, definitely read this one. In fact, this is my favorite of his so far. I loved the ending!

Thank you @netgalley @macmillan.audio for an advance audio copy for my honest review.

Wow- so good. This author is a new favorite of mine. I love how well we get to know his characters and how relatable he makes them, in the good and bad times. I got so immersed in this small town from the beginning and wanted it all to be okay. The writing is top notch, often causing me to pause and just let the words sink in and feel them a moment. So good! The narrator did a great job, seamless.

The risk: when an author who knocks your socks off with one book writes another.

I adored RAZORBLADE TEARS and raved so much that my IRL book club wanted to read it, too. It was our favorite book of the year. There was gore and violence, but it was balanced with solid relationships, forgiveness, and insight. There was even some humor (hi, Buddy Lee) to break up the darkness with sparks of laughter. I still tear up when describing how these two fathers overcame their bone-deep prejudice and became friends.

But then, the new book. It tells the story of a Black sheriff hunting down a serial killer in the American South. Despite the fantastic audiobook narrator (“Honeyed Gravel”), it was too gruesome for me as a reader. I know other trusted reviewers loved this one, so please accept my review as a personal opinion.

While compelling and fast-paced, the story is very dark, with little reprieve and lots of murder, torture, racism, and bigotry. The violence was incredibly disgusting torture - most to children, though Crosby doesn’t describe that (phew!), but he doesn’t hold back when it’s an adult corpse.

I missed the heart I felt in RAZORBLADE TEARS. Despite solid relationships with his father and girlfriend, Sheriff Crowne seems to be a loner. He doesn’t lean on anyone but himself keeps his thoughts and feelings to himself, and solves the case…by himself. I would have enjoyed more friendships and camaraderie.

I wouldn't be so critical if I’d read this before RT. I will certainly pick up his next book without hesitation.

Thanks, NetGalley and MacMillan Audio, for an Advanced Listening Copy of ALL THE SINNERS BLEED. US Pub Date: 6 Jun 23

I loved this novel. This Southern noir was dark, grizzly and suspenseful to be sure, but it also probed complex issues of race. Superb.

S.A. Cosby is a brilliant author. The fleshing out of Cosby's characters makes me feel as if I could recognize them on the street. He successfully weaves violence, suffering, and despair with small pieces of Southern charm and humor to carry you through. This was a very HEAVY novel. And parts of it took my breath away.

"That was the thing about violence, it didn't always wait for an invitation. Sometimes it saw a crack in the dam and then it flooded the whole valley."

Adam Lazarre-White is an exceptional narrator, perfectly matched.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the audio ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

Wow… what a nail biter this thriller is.

So thankful I was able to listen to the audiobook before release date.

Once again S.A. Cosby does not disappoint. After reading and enjoying Razorblade Tears and Blacktop Wasteland, I absolutely had to grab All The Sinners Bleed.

This is another captivating, thrilling and exciting story. It’s graphic at times but the writing is done so well and the way the story is told, as a reader I just didn’t want to put it down.
This author is very talented. I’ll read anything he writes.

I enjoyed the story in this one, but I would encourage everyone to look up the trigger warnings before reading.

Titus is a black man and sheriff in a small southern town that is still plagued by racism. The book starts out with a school shooting, and the only person killed is a teacher beloved by all. The shooter is a former student and was known as a good kid. As they begin to investigate the case, something incredibly sinister emerges. The sheriff's department is on the hunt for one more man who was involved in the torturous behavior.

The writing is good and will keep you engaged. My only disappointment was that I felt the ending was rushed. Throughout the whole book, we are waiting to find out the identity of the last person involved. When we find out who it is, unless I missed something, it seems to be a new character who didn't play a part in the rest of the book, and then it is just a showdown at the end.

Overall, I enjoyed the book and would like to thank Flatiron books for an advanced audio copy.