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 All the Sinners Bleed 2023
6 The Rhythm of Time 2023
7 King of Ashes 2025
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
The Kitai Conspiracy Books
# Title Year
1 The Admiral's Gambit (With: Michael Parodi, Jeanne L. Wilkins, Matt DeLoach, Nicole R. Ordway) 2020
2 Verne in Flames (With: Michael Parodi, D.M. Patterson, Jeanne L. Wilkins, Casey Pollard) 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
Shakespeare Goes Punk Books
# Title Year
1 Sound & Fury Shakespeare Goes Punk (With: Carol Gyzander, Katherine Perkins, Jeffrey Cook, H. James Lopez, Warren C. Bennett) 2015
2 Once More Unto the Breach: Shakespeare Goes Punk 2 (By: Carol Gyzander, Katherine Perkins, Jeffrey Cook, J. Sarchet, Esaias Mayo, Janice Stucki, Rozene Morgandy) 2015
Grifter's Song Books
# Title Year
1 The Concrete Smile ( By: Frank Zafiro) 2019
2 The Concrete Smile 2019
3 People Like Us (By: J.D. Rhoades) 2019
4 People Like Us 2019
5 The Whale ( By: Lawrence Kelter) 2019
6 The Whale 2019
7 The Movie Makers ( By: Gary Phillips) 2019
8 The Movie Makers 2019
9 Lost in Middle America 2019
10 Lost in Middle America (By: Colin Conway) 2019
11 Come the Apocalypse 2019
12 Come the Apocalypse (By: Frank Zafiro) 2019
13 Losing Streak 2019
14 Losing Streak (By: Jim Wilsky) 2019
15 Gone Dead on You (By: Eryk Pruitt) 2020
16 Gone Dead on You 2020
17 Upgrade 2020
18 Upgrade ( By: Asa Maria Bradley) 2020
19 The Money Block 2020
20 The Money Block (By: Holly West) 2020
21 The Sound of Breaking Bones 2020
22 The Sound of Breaking Bones (By: Eric Beetner) 2020
23 Still Life with Suitcase (By: Scott Eubanks) 2020
24 Still Life with Suitcase 2020
25 Down Comes the Night 2020
26 Down Comes the Night ( By: Frank Zafiro) 2020
27 The Reckoner (By: Frank Zafiro) 2021
28 The Reckoner 2021
29 The Rule of Thirds 2021
30 The Rule of Thirds (By: Matt Phillips) 2021
31 The Down and Out 2021
32 The Down and Out (By: Lawrence Maddox) 2021
33 Travel Money 2021
34 Travel Money (By: Jonathan J. Brown) 2021
35 Rocky Mountain Lie 2021
36 Rocky Mountain Lie (By: Michael Pool) 2021
37 Open Up Your Heart 2021
38 Open Up Your Heart (By: Carmen Jaramillo) 2021
39 Ride Like Hell 2021
40 The Alpha Whisperer (By: Frank Zafiro) 2021
41 The Alpha Whisperer 2021
42 Dracula Wine 2021
43 Dracula Wine (By: David Housewright) 2021
44 Diamond Dogs 2022
45 Diamond Dogs (By: Gabriel Valjan) 2022
46 Dusty and Bent (By: Trey R. Barker) 2022
47 Dusty and Bent 2022
48 Concrete and Cocaine (By: Vincent Zandri) 2022
49 Concrete and Cocaine 2022
50 The Low White Plain (By: Paul J. Garth) 2022
51 The Low White Plain 2022
52 Dangerous to Know ( By: Hilary Davidson) 2022
53 Dangerous to Know 2022
54 Madam Tomahawk (By: Nick Kolakowski) 2023
55 Madam Tomahawk 2023
56 Outfoxed 2023
57 Good For It (By: T.G. Wolff) 2023
58 Somewhere Outside Salvation 2023
59 Outfoxed (By: Jeffery Hess) 2023
60 Somewhere Outside Salvation (By: James D.F. Hannah) 2023
61 Into the Dying Sun (By: Frank Zafiro) 2023
The Rhythm of Time Books (with Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson)
# Title Year
1 The Rhythm of Time 2023
2 Time for a Change 2026
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 When a Stranger Comes to Town 2021
11 Under the Thumb: Stories of Police Oppression 2021
12 Orphans of Bliss 2022
13 Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge 2022
14 Dark Yonder: Issue 2 2023
15 The Drive-In: Multiplex 2024
16 Beyond the Bounds of Infinity 2024
17 The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2024 2024