61 pages • 2 hours read
S. A. CosbyAll the Sinners Bleed
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In S. A. Cosby's 2023 novel All the Sinners Bleed, Titus Crown, the first Black sheriff in Charon County, Virginia, grapples with his hometown’s violent past and present, dealing with a school shooting, the emergence of a serial killer targeting Black children, cult-like churches with poisonous snakes, and neo-Confederate groups. Titus navigates institutionalized racism and his past FBI experience to uncover the truth while trying to serve and protect his community.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby garners praise for its gripping plot and deep characterization, particularly of its complex, morally nuanced protagonist. Reviewers laud the intense narrative and atmospheric writing. However, some critics note that the pacing can be uneven. Overall, the novel is celebrated for its compelling storytelling and emotional depth.
Who Should Read All the Sinners Bleed?
Fans of gripping Southern noir and complex, morally nuanced characters will be captivated by All the Sinners Bleed by S. A. Cosby. Readers who appreciated the tension and social commentary in Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or Long Bright River by Liz Moore will find it equally enthralling.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Southern Literature
Race / Racism
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Social Justice
Society: Politics & Government
Identity: Race
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil