S.A. Cosby

S.A. Cosby is an accomplished American author, best known for his Southern noir novels. Hailing from the Southeastern Virginia region, Cosby's works are deeply rooted in his own experiences and observations of life in the South. His writing style is often characterized as gritty, raw, and evocative, drawing readers into the complex worlds he creates.

Cosby is a New York Times bestselling author, which is a testament to his wide-reaching appeal and the impact of his storytelling. In addition to his successful writing career, he also works at a funeral home, a unique occupation that likely informs his perspective and approach to his craft. When he's not writing or working, Cosby enjoys engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking, as well as indulging in strategic games like chess.

Although his full name is Shawn A. Cosby, he is known professionally by the pen name S.A. Cosby. This choice of a pen name reflects a common practice in the literary world, allowing authors to maintain a degree of privacy and separation between their personal and professional lives. Despite the use of a pen name, Cosby's works remain deeply personal, offering readers a glimpse into his unique worldview and experiences.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Brotherhood of the Blade 2014
2 My Darkest Prayer 2019
3 Blacktop Wasteland 2020
4 Razorblade Tears 2021
5 The Rhythm of Time 2023
6 All the Sinners Bleed 2023
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Grass Beneath My Feet 2018
2 Not My Cross to Bear 2021
The Kitai Conspiracy Books (with Michael Parodi, with Jeanne L. Wilkins, with Matt DeLoach, with Nicole R. Ordway)
# Title Year
1 The Admiral's Gambit 2020
Shakespeare Goes Punk Books (with Carol Gyzander, with Katherine Perkins, with Jeffrey Cook, with H. James Lopez, with Warren C. Bennett)
# Title Year
1 Sound & Fury Shakespeare Goes Punk 2015
2 Once More Unto the Breach: Shakespeare Goes Punk 2 2015
Grifter's Song Books
# Title Year
1 The Concrete Smile 2019
2 People Like Us 2019
3 The Whale 2019
4 The Movie Makers 2019
5 Lost in Middle America 2019
6 Come the Apocalypse 2019
7 Losing Streak 2019
8 Gone Dead on You 2020
9 Upgrade 2020
10 The Money Block 2020
11 The Sound of Breaking Bones 2020
12 Still Life with Suitcase 2020
13 Down Comes the Night 2020
14 The Reckoner 2021
15 The Rule of Thirds 2021
16 The Down and Out 2021
17 Travel Money 2021
18 Rocky Mountain Lie 2021
19 Open Up Your Heart 2021
20 Ride Like Hell 2021
21 The Alpha Whisperer 2021
22 Dracula Wine 2021
23 Diamond Dogs 2022
24 Dusty and Bent 2022
25 Concrete and Cocaine 2022
26 The Low White Plain 2022
27 Dangerous to Know 2022
28 Madam Tomahawk 2023
29 Outfoxed 2023
30 Somewhere Outside Salvation 2023
S.A. Cosby Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Sound & Fury Shakespeare Goes Punk 2015
2 Fast Women and Neon Lights 2016
3 Cheapjack Pulp 317 2017
4 Steam and Steel: Thirteen Riveting Tales 2017
5 Tough: Crime Stories 2018
6 Baby, It's Cold Outside 2018
7 Tough 2: Crime Stories 2019
8 The Faking of the President 2020
9 Rural Voices 2020
10 Under the Thumb: Stories of Police Oppression 2021
11 Orphans of Bliss 2022
12 Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge 2022
13 Dark Yonder: Issue 2 2023