My Darkest Prayer

Real page turner here, folks. Cosby's first published novel, and he did such a great job. I can't wait to read the rest of his books (three more as of this writing). Nate and Skunk are great characters, and the bad guys are BAD GUYS. Well written and entertaining. Can't go wrong with this one. Quick read too for those needing a quick diversion.

SA Cosby is definitely one of my top favorite author. He is a master wordsmith. He is able to craft a story that provides the right details where you can actually picture yourself there. You can feel the emotions and visualize every character perfectly. To think this was his first book. He nailed it. Engaging and suspenseful are his trademark and he delivered again. Talk about secrets...whew...an absolute page turner. This could easily be translated to screen and I look forward to the day of seeing his works on the screen. Another hit!!!

I could tell this was the author's first book; it was a good read but not as good as his subsequent books, particularly Razorblade Tears, which is one of my all-time favorite books. Still, it was well written, interesting plot with lots of twists and turns (particularly at the end) and characters you either love to love or love to hate. Nate was resourceful, lethal and funny but my favorite character was Skunk; reminded me of Mouse in the Easy Rawlings series by Walter Mosley. I wish the author had focused a little more on Skunk; what a great character, he deserves his own book! I also wish Nate's biracial identity had been explored a little more.