My Darkest Prayer

the debut novel from the award-winning writer of RAZORBLADE TEARS
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My Darkest Prayer by S. A. Cosby is a gripping crime thriller that follows Nathan Waymaker, a former Marine with a complex past, who is drawn into solving the mysterious death of a black preacher in his Southern hometown. As Nathan delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of deceit and danger, confronting personal demons along the way. The novel combines sharp prose with a compelling narrative, making for an engaging and suspenseful read.
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This gripping crime and thriller novel may appeal to you if you enjoy gritty narratives featuring complex characters and morally ambiguous situations. Set against a backdrop of small-town intrigue, it weaves a tale of personal redemption and justice as the protagonist navigates a web of crime and violence. If you appreciate stories that delve deep into human nature while maintaining suspense and action, this book might be your perfect pick.

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My Darkest Prayer

From the award-winning writer of BLACKTOP WASTELAND and RAZORBLADE TEARS, this is S. A. Cosby's debut novel republished in a new edition with a new introduction from the author.

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Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author S. A. Cosby's debut novel My Darkest Prayer is republished in a new edition, with a new introduction from the author.

"I handle the bodies."

Whether it's working at his cousin's funeral home or tossing around the local riffraff at his favourite bar, Nathan Waymaker is a man who knows how to handle the bodies. A former marine and sheriff's deputy, Nathan has built a reputation in his small Southern town as a man who can help when all other avenues have been exhausted. When a beloved local minister is found dead, his parishioners ask Nathan to make sure the death isn't swept under the rug.

What starts out as an easy payday soon descends into a maze of mayhem filled with wannabe gangsters, vicious crime lords, porn stars, crooked police officers, and a particularly treacherous preacher and his mysterious wife. Nathan must use all his varied skills and some of his wit to navigate the murky waters of small town corruption even as dark secrets of his own threaten to come to the surface.

'Every once in a while a writer comes along with an incredible voice...add S. A. Cosby to that list.' β€” STEVE CAVANAGH

'S. A. Cosby is a welcome, refreshing new voice in crime literature.' β€” DENNIS LEHANE

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S. A. Cosby is praised as a refreshing new voice in crime literature, offering prose that barrels along with energy and vivid phrase-making reminiscent of noir greats. His writing has the stark distinctiveness of Elmore Leonard, coupled with a deep humanity that resonates. S. A. Cosby is celebrated as one of the top crime fiction writers today, with a remarkable and unique voice.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472299109

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 288

About the Author

S. A. Cosby is a writer from Southeastern Virginia. He resides in Gloucester, VA.

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