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S. A. Cosby

Blacktop Wasteland: the acclaimed and award-winning crime hit of the year

Blacktop Wasteland: the acclaimed and award-winning crime hit of the year

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BLACKTOP WASTELAND is a 2020 crime thriller by S. A. Cosby that was named the best crime and thriller of the year by the Guardian and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. It follows the story of Bug Montage, a former criminal who is drawn back into a world of violence and betrayal when a shady associate offers him a one-time job. The novel explores themes of poverty, race, and masculinity and is praised for its sharp dialogue, action sequences, and distinctive voice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2021
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group


BLACKTOP WASTELAND is a novel that has been receiving widespread praise and recognition. It was written by S. A. Cosby and published in 2020. The book has been nominated for several awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the Guardian Best Crime and Thrillers of 2020.

The novel follows the character of Bug Montage, a former criminal who has turned his life around and is now a respectable mechanic and family man. However, when a shady associate offers him a one-time job promising a huge payout, Bug is drawn back into a world of violence and betrayal. The novel explores themes of poverty, race, and masculinity, and has been praised for its urgent, timely, and pitch-perfect jolt of American noir.

The writing in BLACKTOP WASTELAND is praised for its superb character study, dialogue, and action sequences. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the novel's experiences recall Walter Mosley at his most powerful. The book has been described as a delicious slice of country gothic wrapped in smart, hard, contemporary neo noir.

Several reviewers have highlighted the unique voice and humanity of S. A. Cosby's writing. The book will leave readers breathless, but also desperate to know where Cosby will take them next. BLACKTOP WASTELAND is a must-read for fans of crime fiction and literary fiction alike.

Weight: 212g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472273758

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