In this engaging middle grade debut, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson introduces a thrilling adventure where two best friends embark on a time-travel journey. Their escapades lead to unintended consequences, as they find themselves rewriting the future with each choice they make. This captivating series opener promises humor and excitement, appealing to young readers with its blend of friendship and adventure.
"A gritty, voice-driven thriller about a former getaway driver who thought he had escaped the criminal life who is pulled back in by race, poverty, and his own former life of crime. Beauregard "Bug" Montage is a man with many different titles: husband, father, friend, honest car mechanic. But before he gave it up, Bug used to be known from the hills of North Carolina to the beaches of Florida as the best Wheel Man on the East Coast. After a series of financial calamities, Bug feels he has no choice but to take one final job as the getaway driver for a daring diamond heist that could solve all his money troubles and allow him to go straight once and for all. Like "Ocean's Eleven" meets "Drive" (but with a mostly black cast of characters), Blacktop Wasteland is a searing, operatic story of sons living up (or down) to their fathers; of a heist gone sideways; of a man ground down by economic desperation; of fast cars and daring chases and identity and love"-- Provided by publisher
Set in a surreal realm where horror intertwines with the bizarre, this journey explores the depths of human fear and the unpredictable nature of reality. Comfort emerges from the darkest corners, as malevolent deities thrive on suffering. The narrative invites readers to confront the unknown amidst crumbling cities and haunting sounds, challenging perceptions of safety and sanity. Prepare to delve into an unsettling world that blurs the lines between the conceivable and the unimaginable, pushing the boundaries of fear and existence.
Ike Randolph has been out of jail for fifteen years, with not so much as a speeding ticket in all that time. But a Black man with cops at the door knows to be afraid. The last thing he expects to hear is that his son Isiah has been murdered, along with Isiah's white husband, Derek. Ike had never fully accepted his son but is devastated by his loss. Derek's father Buddy Lee was almost as ashamed of Derek for being gay as Derek was ashamed his father was a criminal. Buddy Lee still has contacts in the underworld, though, and he wants to know who killed his boy. Ike and Buddy Lee, two ex-cons with little else in common other than a criminal past and a love for their dead sons, band together in their desperate desire for revenge
Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author S. A. Cosby's debut novel, republished in a new edition, with a new introduction from the author.
A son returns home to confront a dangerous debt and family secrets that threaten to ignite. Roman Carruthers has left behind the crematory business of his hometown, Jefferson Run, Virginia, for a life of superficial success as a financial adviser in Atlanta. However, a call from his sister Neveah about their father's coma following a hit-and-run accident compels him to return. Upon his arrival, Roman discovers the accident may be linked to his brother Dante's dangerous debts to ruthless criminals. Determined to protect his family at all costs, Roman must leverage his financial acumen to navigate this perilous situation while grappling with a haunting mystery: the disappearance of their mother two decades ago. Neveah, who has devoted herself to holding the family together, is resolute in uncovering the truth. As fate intertwines with heartache, the Carruthers family must unite to survive, or risk losing everything to the flames of their past. Their father's words echo in their minds: nothing lasts forever; everything burns.
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»Cosby beweist aufs Neue, dass er einer der markantesten und packendsten Spannungsautoren ist.« WASHINGTON POST Der neue Roman von S. A. Cosby : Sheriff Titus Crown auf der Jagd nach einem Serienkiller Titus Crown kehrt nach jahrelanger Arbeit für das FBI in seine Heimat Charon County, Virginia, zurück und wird dort zum ersten schwarzen Sheriff in der Geschichte des Landstrichs gewählt. Ein Jahr nach der Wahl wird ein junger Schwarzer von örtlichen Deputys erschossen. Titus verspricht, die Hintergründe aufzuklären, doch bei seinen Ermittlungen stößt er auf ein Massengrab und sieht sich mit einem Mal einem Serienkiller gegenüber, der in den dunklen Wäldern und auf einsamen Feldwegen lange Zeit unbemerkt getötet hat. Titus versucht seinen Instinkten treu zu bleiben, eine Massenpanik zu verhindern, obwohl hier jeder jeden kennt und Gerüchte schnell die Runde machen – und gegen den alltäglichen Rassismus zu kämpfen, während er sich auf die Jagd nach dem Killer begibt …
The stunning new thriller from a bestselling, multi-award-winning author explores the story of Titus Crown, the first Black sheriff in Charon County, Virginia. After decades of relative peace, the town faces turmoil when a school teacher is murdered by a former student, who is subsequently shot by Titus's deputies. As Titus investigates these shootings, he uncovers dark secrets and a serial killer lurking in Charon’s shadows, tied to a local church and the town's troubled past. While grappling with the case, Titus struggles to maintain his composure and hide a painful secret from his own history. Complicating matters, a far-right group plans a parade celebrating the town's Confederate heritage, adding to the tensions. Charon is both Titus's home and his heart, and as faith and violence collide, a reckoning looms. Praise for the author includes accolades from notable figures in the literary world, highlighting his powerful voice and ability to address significant themes through strong characters and gripping narratives.
Nathan Waymaker arbeitet im Bestattungsunternehmen seines Cousins und ist nicht nur deshalb dafür bekannt, dass er weiß, wie man mit Leichen umgeht: Er, der ehemalige Marine und Deputy, hat sich in seiner Kleinstadt in Queen County, Virginia, einen Ruf als Mann aufgebaut, der helfen kann, wenn alle anderen Möglichkeiten ausgeschöpft sind. Als ein beliebter Pfarrer tot aufgefunden wird, bitten die Gemeindemitglieder Nathan, sich die Sache einmal genauer anzusehen, weil die Polizei den Fall eher unter den Teppich zu kehren scheint. Bald findet sich Nathan in einem Wirrwarr aus Kleinkriminellen, Gangsterbossen, Pornostars, korrupten Polizisten und halbseidenen Predigern wieder – und muss dabei stets befürchten, dass auch seine eigenen dunklen Geheimnisse an die Oberfläche kommen ...
