Razorblade Tears

Name: Razorblade Tears
Brand: Headline Publishing Group
SKU: 9781472286543
Price: 24.99 NZD
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The Sunday Times Thriller of the Month

By S. A. Cosby

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Summary

Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby is a gripping crime thriller about two fathers—one black and one white—who team up on a dangerous quest for revenge after their sons are brutally murdered. As ex-convicts with their own troubled pasts, they find redemption in their shared grief and determination to uncover the truth, navigating a world filled with violence, prejudice, and secrets. Their journey tests their limits, both morally and physically, as they strive for justice.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller tale if you’re drawn to stories of redemption and vengeance. It delves into themes of loss, racism, and LGBTQ+ issues, all wrapped up in a heart-pounding quest for justice as two fathers unite to avenge the deaths of their sons. The intense narrative and richly drawn characters offer a powerful exploration of familial bonds and personal transformation.

Razorblade Tears

A page-turning, provocative revenge thriller and a redemptive tale of knotty southern noir, this is crime writing at its very best.

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Razorblade Tears

A BLACK FATHER. A WHITE FATHER.

TWO MURDERED SONS. A QUEST FOR VENGEANCE.

SUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH

'Superb...Cuts right to the heart of the most important questions of our times.' - MICHAEL CONNELLY

'The very definition of a white-knuckle ride' - IAN RANKIN

Ike Randolph left jail fifteen years ago, with not so much as a speeding ticket since. But a Black man with cops at the door knows to be afraid.

Ike is devastated to learn his son Isiah has been murdered, along with Isiah's white husband, Derek. Though he never fully accepted his son, Ike is broken by his death.

Derek's father, Buddy Lee, was as ashamed of Derek being gay as Derek was of his father's criminal past. But Buddy Lee - with seedy contacts deep in the underworld - needs to know who killed his only child.

Desperate to do better by them in death than they did in life, two hardened ex-cons must confront their own prejudices about their sons - and each other - as they rain down vengeance upon those who hurt their boys.

A provocative revenge thriller and an achingly tender story of redemption, this novel is a ferocious portrait of grief; for those loved and lost, and for mistakes that can never truly be undone.

'Cosby's talents for pungent dialogue and Chandler-esque phrase-making were praised in his previous novel,... and they're evident again in this pulsating follow-up' - Sunday Times THRILLER OF THE MONTH

'A stellar performance' - Sunday Times Crime Club

'Cosby's prose barrels along like a pick-up still angry it's not a Ferrari, and his phrase-making is up there with the great artists of noir' - The Times BEST THRILLERS OF THE MONTH

'It's a rare trick to combine violence with social commentary, but Cosby pulls it off' - Daily Mail

'Raw, powerful and pacey, Razorblade Tears more than fulfils the promise of Cosby's superb debut' - The Guardian

'This is as close to a thriller masterpiece as it is possible to get... it is a tale of grief and redemption, but ends with a heartbreaking poignancy that brings tears to the eyes' - Daily Mail

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

'Utterly brilliant.... Beautiful, violent, operatic, relevant, poignant, gripping & important. This book is a mirror. It shows us our world as it is. Masterful' - WILL DEAN

Praise for S. A. Cosby:

'Sensationally good' - LEE CHILD

'I loved BLACKTOP WASTELAND' - STEPHEN KING

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby has been highly praised as a gripping and emotional thriller. Readers commend the book for its intense pace, complex characters, and the exploration of themes like revenge, redemption, and social justice. The story is recognised for its vivid depiction of loss and the struggle of two fathers seeking closure, drawing readers deeply into its compelling narrative.