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# Blacktop Wasteland

From [13 Must-Read Books by Black Authors](https://listium.com/@bookswithbrandieshanae/82765/13-must-read-books-by-black-authors)  
By [Books with Brandie Shanae (@bookswithbrandieshanae)](https://listium.com/@bookswithbrandieshanae)

List stats: 378 views · 1 like · 0 followers  
Published 2 March 2023 · Updated 2 March 2023

Category: books & literature / best-sellers

- Cover: ![Cover](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/r0kglbfnq2nx8b3gacvl.jpg)
- Year Published: 2020
- Author: S. A. Cosby
- Genre: Crime Fiction
- Where To Buy: [https://www.bookdepository.com/Blacktop-Wasteland-S-Cosby/9781250849700?ref=grid-view&qid=1677633344856&sr=1-5](https://www.bookdepository.com/Blacktop-Wasteland-S-Cosby/9781250849700?ref=grid-view&qid=1677633344856&sr=1-5)
- Notes: I highly recommend "Blacktop Wasteland" by S.A. Cosby, which I read for the Blackaween-a-thon. The book follows the main character, Beauregard "Bug" Montague, who is a husband, father, son, and business owner trying to make ends meet. When he's offered a chance to make some extra money, Bug's carefully built new life starts to crumble. Despite his past life of crime, Bug is forced to get back into the driver's seat for a jewelry store heist. The book is realistic in depicting how people are pushed to their limits by poverty, race, and circumstances, and how they have no choice but to swim when their backs are against the ropes. The story is captivating, and S.A. Cosby is a genius writer.
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