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Blacktop Wasteland

the acclaimed and award-winning crime hit of the year
By S. A. Cosby
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Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby is a gripping crime thriller focusing on Beauregard "Bug" Montage, a skilled but retired getaway driver. Struggling to make ends meet and driven by family responsibilities, Bug is drawn back into the underworld for one last heist, which tests his loyalty, morality, and survival skills. The novel combines high-octane action with a deep exploration of identity and redemption.
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This gritty and fast-paced crime thriller may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about complex characters struggling with their past while performing risky heists. The narrative offers a deep dive into familial bonds and personal redemption, combined with intense car chases and vivid depictions of life in the rural American South. If you appreciate tales with a mix of action and existential reflection, you'll likely find this book captivating.

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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.

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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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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction NYT's 50 Best Thrillers of the 21st Century S. A. Cosby

About the Author

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

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