Razorblade Tears

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

One of Barack Obama's Recommended Reads for Summer • New York Times Notable Book • NPR's Best Books of 2021 • Washington Post's Best Thriller and Mystery Books of the Year • TIME Magazine's 100 Must-Read Books of 2021 • New York Public Library's Best Books of the Year • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee • Book of the Month's Book of the Year Finalist

Razorblade Tears, a new novel by S. A. Cosby, has been praised as "Provocative, violent ― beautiful and moving, too." by the Washington Post, "Superb...Cuts right to the heart of the most important questions of our times." by Michael Connelly, and "A tour de force – poignant, action-packed, and profound." by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The story follows Ike Randolph, a Black father who has been out of jail for fifteen years with a clean record, and Buddy Lee, a white father, who are both devastated by the murder of their sons, Isiah and Derek, who were a married couple. Ike had never fully accepted his son, Isiah, being gay, while Buddy Lee was almost as ashamed of Derek for being gay as Derek was of his father's criminal record.

Despite their differences, 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. In their quest to do better for their sons in death than they did in life, the hardened men will confront their own prejudices about their sons and each other, as they rain down vengeance upon those who hurt their boys.

Razorblade Tears is a story of bloody retribution, heartfelt change, and maybe even redemption. As described by NPR, it is "A visceral full-body experience, a sharp jolt to the heart, and a treat for the senses…Cosby's moody southern thriller marries the skillful action and plotting of Lee Child with the atmosphere and insight of Attica Locke."

The novel is a fast-paced and provocative exploration of the most important questions of our times, delving into themes of race, sexuality, and the complex relationships between fathers and sons. With its skilled action, atmospheric setting, and insightful character development, Razorblade Tears is a must-read for fans of literary thrillers and anyone seeking a poignant and profound reading experience.

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