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My Darkest Prayer

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Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author S. A. Cosby's debut novel My Darkest Prayer is republished in a new edition, with a new introduction from the author.

"S.A. Cosby's reissued debut thriller proves he was a master from the start...Cosby has in three books emerged as one of the genre's best living practitioners...its reissue is a brilliant idea." --Los Angeles Times

"I handle the bodies."

Whether it's working at his cousin's funeral home or tossing around the local riffraff at his favorite bar, Nathan Waymaker is a man who knows how to handle the bodies. A former marine and sheriff's deputy, Nathan has built a reputation in his small Southern town as a man who can help when all other avenues have been exhausted. When a beloved local minister is found dead, his parishioners ask Nathan to make sure the death isn't swept under the rug.

What starts out as an easy payday soon descends into a maze of mayhem filled with wannabe gangsters, vicious crime lords, porn stars, crooked police officers, and a particularly treacherous preacher and his mysterious wife. Nathan must use all his varied skills and some of his wit to navigate the murky waters of small town corruption even as dark secrets of his own threaten to come to the surface.

"[A] colorful tale of small-town corruption...[Cosby's] powerful storytelling skills shine through."
--Washington Post
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288 pages

Average rating: 7.38

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monidipadutta51
Feb 19, 2023
3/10 stars
Although the premise is promising, in my opinion, the execution falls short. The writing style is often overly descriptive and filled with unnecessary tangents, which can slow down the pacing and detract from the overall narrative. The book also includes a significant amount of graphic violence, which may not be suitable for all readers and feels gratuitous at times. Furthermore, the plot feels disjointed and lacks a clear sense of direction. Th...read more
Ctyler
Jan 02, 2023
10/10 stars
Not for the faint hearted but for lovers of crime/detective novels it is outstanding!

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