SA Crosby is a phenomenal author. I’ve loved everything I’ve read by him. All The Sinners Bleed is no exception.

The story follows Titus, a black sheriff in a small southern town, as he investigates a school shooting and murder of a well loved teacher. While also dealing with a racist march set to take place during the towns Fall Fest. Through his investigation he finds that there might be a serial killer in his small town.

I really enjoyed Titus point of view. Although the chapters featuring a minor character POV kept it interesting as it added to the police investigation. There was so much tension. I felt like I was reading a criminal minds episode. I could easily picture in my head every scene in this book. It would make a great movie or limited series.

It deals with so many tough topics like school shootings, racism, and police violence. It’s as dark and violent as I’ve come to expect from Crosby. If you loved Razorblade Tears you’ll love All The Sinners Bleed too!

Thank you NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for this advanced read, All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby.

This book begins with a high school shooting and through the investigation of the killer, unravels to reveal secrets of the victim, a beloved teacher in Charon County. At the head of the investigations, is Titus Crowne, the county's first ever Black sheriff.
This is a heavy book, as S.A. Cosby's books are, that comes with a multitude of content and trigger warnings, including racism, murder, child pornography, molestation and sexual assault of minors, and body mutilation.
While I struggled at times with the content, I pushed through because S.A. Cosby's work is powerful, and he always writes a good story.
This one is not for everyone. But I am grateful for the opportunity I had to listen.

All Sinners Bleed is the latest crime thriller from S.A. Cosby, it follows the first black sheriff, Titus, in a small county in Virginia. It starts will with a school shooting and the sheriff quickly discovers that there is more than meets the eye when he discovers the shooter and victim of the school shooting is connected to series of brutal murders and the victims are black and brown children. In a town filled with racial and religious tensions , the sheriff must race to figure out who is behind the killings and keep the town from imploding. The novel was fast paced and kept me engaged the whole time, the twists were well done. The character development of the sheriff showed his struggles with being a black man and a cop and when they do not align. In addition to the mystery, Cosby commentary about race and the south is poignant and ties into the story well. I listened to the audiobook and the narration was engaging and conveyed the tensions of story.

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC of All Sinners Bleed.

If SA Cosby wrote the nutritional facts on the back of a cereal box, I would read it. I’m sure he could find some way to list off the dietary fiber content, and make it read like an award winning piece of literature. He can do no wrong. He doesn’t have it in him to not write with his whole heart and vision. Because of this, SA Cosby is an instant read for me and a forever favorite.
All The Sinners Bleed should be the first book of a series. This could be the next big series, one that gets a movie franchise. Titus Crowne is exactly the kind of character you want to read, over and over. He is a strong black character, who has heart and fortitude. He is exactly what we need right now, and he is fighting to get the right message out. I begging for a sequel to this book. Titus’s story isn’t done, I know it’s not.
Of course, I listened to this book on audio. I can’t help it, I have to. The narrator, Adam Lazzare- White, has the voice of a seasoned story teller. If he narrated every audiobook out there, I would never get bored. His voice is gritty, emotional, sexy and forceful. He makes SA Cosby’s books come to life. What he bring to Titus’s character is real and raw. I love print books, by SA Cosby is an audiobook god.
So many bodies, a whole lot of action, and completely character driven, this book is a nonstop thrill ride that also pulls on your heart strings. Finally Cosby is giving us what we all want, a dark serial killer thriller with the perfect character to hunt him down. The pace never lets up, the story never gets boring, and the ending leaves you wanting more. Perfect thriller.

Thank you @macmillan.audio @netgalley for a copy of this audiobook. Let me start by saying that this book is dark and gruesome. The book starts with a stand-off at an elementary school and a beloved teacher is shot to death. The current sheriff, Titus, is the first black sheriff and faced with the challenge of this crime plus the town's view on him.
The story is well told in Titus' perspective as relates to his relationship with his dad, girlfriend, brother and the small town. I love how the book discuss racism, religion besides the crime. This book was just a little too graphic and dark for my liking.

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.