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Blacktop Wasteland
the acclaimed and award-winning crime hit of the year
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Blacktop Wasteland
A searing, stylish and compulsive crime novel perfect for fans of Don Winslow, Attica Locke and Bill Beverley.
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GUARDIAN BEST CRIME AND THRILLERS OF 2020
LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE WINNER 2020
Blacktop Wasteland may be the book of the year.' - Michael Connelly
'Sensationally good' - Lee Child
'I loved Blacktop Wasteland' - Stephen King
'Stunning. Can't remember the last time I read such a powerful crime novel' - Mark Billingham
"Bug" Montage: honest mechanic, loving family man. He's no longer the criminal he was - the sharpest wheelman east of the Mississippi.
But when his respectable life crumbles, a shady associate comes calling with a one-time job promising a huge payout. Inexorably drawn to the driver's seat - and haunted by the ghost of his outlaw father - Bug is yanked back into a savage world of bullets and betrayal.
Like Breaking Bad in a high-speed collision with Drive, this dazzling novel holds up a cracked mirror to the American Dream - and tells the story of one man pushed to his limits by poverty, race and a self-destructive masculinity.
'Every once in a while a writer comes along with an incredible voice... add S. A. Cosby to that list.' - Steve Cavanagh
'An urgent, timely, pitch-perfect jolt of American noir' - Dennis Lehane
'A superb character study wrapped up in a high-octane heist novel' - Guardian
'The action sequences are superb, the dialogue wouldn't shame Elmore Leonard, and Bug's experiences recall Walter Mosley at his most powerful... fantastic' - Sunday Times
'Spectacular.... a voice as stark and distinctive as Elmore Leonard's, and a humanity that touches the soul.' - Daily Mail
'A delicious slice of country gothic wrapped in smart, hard, contemporary neo noir.' - Adrian McKinty
'The book will leave you breathless, but also desperate to know where Cosby will take us next.' - Laura Lippman
'...S. A. Cosby reinvents the American crime novel. Blacktop Wasteland thrums and races - it's an intoxicating thrill of a ride' - Walter Mosley
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S. A. Cosby's Blacktop Wasteland has been praised for its fresh and authentic portrayal of crime and thrill, featuring heart-wrenching characters and dilemmas. Comparisons to renowned authors like Elmore Leonard highlight Cosby's distinctive and compelling voice in the genre. The book is seen as a dynamic and timely contribution to American noir, with its captivating mix of high-speed chases and gritty realism. Its powerful narrative and lyrical style make it a standout in crime fiction, solidifying Cosby's reputation as a burgeoning talent.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781472273758
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 March 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Book Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 216g
Pages: 304
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About the Author
S. A. Cosby is a writer from Southeastern Virginia. He resides in Gloucester, VA.
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