S.A. Cosby Reading Order
7 series · 59 books
S.A. Cosby is an American writer known for his compelling Southern noir crime fiction. Active between 2014 and 2026, he has crafted an impressive body of work, including 59 books across seven series, with standout titles like The Kitai Conspiracy, Grifter's Song, and The Rhythm of Time. His gripping narratives and richly drawn characters have made him a prominent voice in the genre.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing10 books (2015–2024)
Start with Sound & Fury Shakespeare Goes Punk, the first of 10 books in the Anthologies series.
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sound & Fury Shakespeare Goes Punk 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  Fast Women and Neon Lights 2016Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  Tough: Crime Stories 2018Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Tough 2: Crime Stories 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Rural Voices 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  Collectibles 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  When a Stranger Comes to Town 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Birds of Prey: The Harlan Coben Challenge 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Orphans of Bliss 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | The Drive-In: Multiplex 2024Buy 🇺🇸 |
Grifter's Song Series
Ongoing34 books (2019–2026)
Start with Come the Apocalypse(By: Frank Zafiro), the first of 34 books in the Grifter's Song series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 | Come the Apocalypse(By: Frank Zafiro) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 | Losing Streak(By: Jim Wilsky) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | Lost in Middle America(By: Colin Conway) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 | People Like Us(By: J.D. Rhoades) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 | The Concrete Smile(By: Frank Zafiro) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Movie Makers(By: Gary Phillips) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 | The Whale(By: Lawrence Kelter) 2019Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 | Down Comes the Night(By: Frank Zafiro) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 | Gone Dead on You(By: Eryk Pruitt) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 10 | Still Life with Suitcase(By: Scott Eubanks) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 11 | The Money Block(By: Holly West) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 12 | The Sound of Breaking Bones(By: Eric Beetner) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 13 | Upgrade(By: Asa Maria Bradley) 2020Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 14 | Dracula Wine(By: David Housewright) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 15 | Open Up Your Heart(By: Carmen Jaramillo) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 16 | Ride Like Hell 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 17 | Rocky Mountain Lie(By: Michael Pool) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 18 | The Alpha Whisperer(By: Frank Zafiro) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 19 | The Down and Out(By: Lawrence Maddox) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 20 | The Reckoner(By: Frank Zafiro) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 21 | The Rule of Thirds(By: Matt Phillips) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 22 | Travel Money(By: Jonathan J. Brown) 2021Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 23 | Concrete and Cocaine(By: Vincent Zandri) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 24 | Dangerous to Know(By: Hilary Davidson) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 25 | Diamond Dogs(By: Gabriel Valjan) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 26 | Dusty and Bent(By: Trey R. Barker) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 27 | The Low White Plain(By: Paul J. Garth) 2022Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 28 | Good For It(By: T.G. Wolff) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 29 | Into the Dying Sun(By: Frank Zafiro) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 30 | Madam Tomahawk(By: Nick Kolakowski) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 31 | Outfoxed(By: Jeffery Hess) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 32 | Somewhere Outside Salvation(By: James D.F. Hannah) 2023Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 33 | Ghost Image(By: Kat Richardson) 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 34 | Stealing Paradise(By: Curtis Ippolito) 2026Buy 🇺🇸 |
Marvel Crime Series
Ongoing3 books (2024–2026)
Start with Breaking the Dark(By: Lisa Jewell) and read in order.
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Likely Complete2 books (2018–2021)
Start with The Grass Beneath My Feet and read in order.
Standalone Novels Series
Ongoing6 books (2014–2025)
Start with Brotherhood of the Blade, the first of 6 books in the Standalone Novels series.
The Kitai Conspiracy Series
Complete2 books (2020–2020)
Start with The Admiral's Gambit(With: Michael Parodi,Jeanne L. Wilkins,Matt DeLoach,Nicole R. Ordway) and read in order.
The Rhythm of Time Series
Ongoing2 books (2023–2026)
Start with The Rhythm of Time and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has S.A. Cosby written?
- S.A. Cosby has written 59 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2014 to 2026.
- What is the first book in each S.A. Cosby series?
- Here are the first books in S.A. Cosby's series: Anthologies: Sound & Fury Shakespeare Goes Punk; Grifter's Song: Come the Apocalypse(By: Frank Zafiro); Marvel Crime: Breaking the Dark(By: Lisa Jewell); Short Stories/Novellas: The Grass Beneath My Feet; The Kitai Conspiracy: The Admiral's Gambit(With: Michael Parodi,Jeanne L. Wilkins,Matt DeLoach,Nicole R. Ordway).
- What order should I read S.A. Cosby's books?
- We recommend reading S.A. Cosby's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is S.A. Cosby still writing new books?
- Yes, S.A. Cosby has 5 ongoing series: Anthologies, Grifter's Song, Marvel Crime, Standalone Novels, The Rhythm of Time.