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Violence
A lot
Heist violence: shootings, brutal confrontations, and their aftermath; visceral throughout
Language
A lot
Strong language throughout; authentic Southern noir voice
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult romantic relationship; nothing explicit
Substance Use
Some
Moderate drinking; one character's substance use referenced
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The trap of a violent reputation, the cost of going straight, the weight of a father's legacy
What this book is about
Beauregard 'Bug' Montage is the best getaway driver in the South — and he's given it up. Running an auto shop, supporting his family, leaving that world behind. But debt and desperation pull him back for one last job that falls apart in spectacular, violent fashion. S.A. Cosby's breakout novel is a Southern noir about race, class, and whether a man who was shaped by violence can escape being defined by it.
Notes for sensitive readers
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intense heist violence throughout
strong language
Southern noir themes of poverty and race
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