Razorblade Tears

Bookseller recommendation

“At once gritty and graphic, tender and heart wrenching, Razorblade Tears is the story of two fathers hardened by life circumstances and their respective prejudices who seek vengeance against those who killed their gay sons. The audio was perfection. We NEED this novel to be on the big screen, with Denzel Washington playing Ike. ”

— Jessica • Main Street Books Davidson

Bookseller recommendation

“This was just riveting. Two fathers, one black and one white, come together to avenge the murders of their married sons. What was sad, and gratifying, is that these two homophobic dads, realized, too late, that their love for their boys, should have transcended their own hateful beliefs. And, it was hard to read their regret bc they could never really make up for it, other than to do better. Filled with memorable characters, S.A. Cosby is becoming one of the crime greats. ”

— Audrey • Belmont Books

Bookseller recommendation

“I often start books on audio but end up finishing in print. As a bookseller, I have the privilege of easy access to both. Well, I had a physical copy of Razorblade Tears I could have picked up at any point...even tried to once...but I couldn't bring myself to stop listening to the audio. Adam Lazarre-White does an outstanding job narrating this book, and I'm so pleased to realize he does all of Cosby's, as I definitely plan on reading more. ”

— Kat • Novel.

Bookseller recommendation

“What a brutal rollercoaster! I loved/hated the dads. Their dialogue was often hilarious, heart-wrenching, and cringy. I loved it. But man, was it brutal. ”

— Jessica • Sheridan Stationery Books & Gifts

Bookseller recommendation

“S A Cosby is one of my favorite authors. The story follows Ike Randolph and Buddy Lee Jenkins, two deeply flawed fathers whose sons—an interracial gay couple—have been murdered. Both men struggled to accept their sons while they were alive, and the loss forces them to confront their prejudice, guilt, and pain. Though they come from different backgrounds, Ike and Buddy Lee form an uneasy alliance as they seek answers about the crime. They dive into a web of lies, deceit, and crime, as they figure out what matters to them. ”

— Jill • Full Moon Book Garden

Bookseller recommendation

“Let me be dramatic for a second: this is the most important thriller I think you can read. Reading this in January of 2026 felt very important and heartbreaking. The writing was phenomenal, the story will grip you from the very start, and the messaging throughout it important and devastating. The audiobook is an entire production and such a great listen, as well! Please read this! Please please please! (I’m writing this while crying)”

— Kate • Canvasback Books

Bookseller recommendation

“Fantastic book, my first S.A. Cosby book, but not my last. I enjoyed it on audio -fantastic narrating! It kept me tuning back in. ”

— Laura • Oxford Exchange