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A Grifter's Song #20
Ride Like Hell
The world of thoroughbred racehorses doesn't immediately sound dangerous, but when Sam and Rachel devise a lucrative con involving the breeding process, it gets that way fast.
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62 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2021
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August 12, 2021
Even his novellas rock! A fast paced heist novel full of the usual Cosby badassery. And all those references to past novels. Sweet!
June 2, 2025
S.A.has done it again. Mr. Cosby is an incredible character writer.. Totally a movie vide.. I have never been disappointed with any of his books short story of full novels.. I suggest checking it out..
September 1, 2021
Short story, part of a crime compilation.
Fun fast read, lots of characters and action.
Cosby has 4 or 5 short stories out there. Not impossible to track them down, but looking forward to when they will all be under one cover.
Thuglit - Issue Ten, Thuglit - Last Writes, Crime Syndicate Magazine - Issue Three. All available on amazon kindle for reasonable prices.
And Anthony Award winner, a REALLY short short story, can be read here: http://www.toughcrime.com/2018/08/the...
Fun fast read, lots of characters and action.
Cosby has 4 or 5 short stories out there. Not impossible to track them down, but looking forward to when they will all be under one cover.
Thuglit - Issue Ten, Thuglit - Last Writes, Crime Syndicate Magazine - Issue Three. All available on amazon kindle for reasonable prices.
And Anthony Award winner, a REALLY short short story, can be read here: http://www.toughcrime.com/2018/08/the...
October 24, 2022
Good storyteller in too much hurry
Shows the author can spin a yarn, but this isn’t even a novel-ette. It’s an extended prologue to a novel; basically an action movie shrunk to a TikTok.
Shows the author can spin a yarn, but this isn’t even a novel-ette. It’s an extended prologue to a novel; basically an action movie shrunk to a TikTok.
March 24, 2024
Ebook- short story
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4+⭐️
fast paced, crime thriller!
S.A. Cosby did not disappoint .
Thriller
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4+⭐️
fast paced, crime thriller!
S.A. Cosby did not disappoint .
Thriller
November 7, 2024
5 Stars all the way....S.A. Cosby can even write 5 star novellas!!!!
Novellas are great little palate cleanser between books, yet we all know they are normally not 5 star reads. I have been proven wrong, from page 1 to page 62 this is packed with action that only Cosby can deliver.
Novellas are great little palate cleanser between books, yet we all know they are normally not 5 star reads. I have been proven wrong, from page 1 to page 62 this is packed with action that only Cosby can deliver.
February 25, 2025
4.25⭐️ Now that is how you write a short story!! 👏🏽🙂↕️
September 18, 2022
“The night unspooled around them and wrapped them in a silken shroud of shadows and sighs.”
An old friend of Rachel’s convinces her and Sam to scam his employer into buying what he thinks will ensure a champion racehorse will be bred. Meanwhile, Rachel’s friend has an unscripted agenda and a hitman working for an old enemy hopes to add the grifters to his kill list.
Once again, Cosby demonstrates his talents for creating compelling characters, super settings, and a pulse-pounding plot.
An old friend of Rachel’s convinces her and Sam to scam his employer into buying what he thinks will ensure a champion racehorse will be bred. Meanwhile, Rachel’s friend has an unscripted agenda and a hitman working for an old enemy hopes to add the grifters to his kill list.
Once again, Cosby demonstrates his talents for creating compelling characters, super settings, and a pulse-pounding plot.
January 30, 2024
3.5 ⭐️
SA Cosby and short stories don’t belong in the same sentence. His writing style always has you craving for more and I wanted more from this one. The storyline was good but a bit too fast. I had so many questions at the end.
SA Cosby and short stories don’t belong in the same sentence. His writing style always has you craving for more and I wanted more from this one. The storyline was good but a bit too fast. I had so many questions at the end.
February 20, 2024
At this point, S.A. Cosby is my favorite author for fast-paced crime/mystery thrillers. The man never misses and it’s no different in Ride Like Hell- an action-packed novella about a modern-day Bonnie + Clyde on the run.
Sam and Rachel are on the run. To escape the Philly Mob they need to pull off one more job that gets them paid and hopefully out of dodge. When Rachel’s friend calls her in to act as a veterinarian for a potential prize-winning horse - the couple knows this is the cash cow they need.
Little do they know, a dirty little rat- aka informant has spotted them and their lives are in immediate danger.
Will they make it out alive and with the money?
This is an absolute page-turner -you won’t be disappointed reading this.
Sam and Rachel are on the run. To escape the Philly Mob they need to pull off one more job that gets them paid and hopefully out of dodge. When Rachel’s friend calls her in to act as a veterinarian for a potential prize-winning horse - the couple knows this is the cash cow they need.
Little do they know, a dirty little rat- aka informant has spotted them and their lives are in immediate danger.
Will they make it out alive and with the money?
This is an absolute page-turner -you won’t be disappointed reading this.
March 20, 2023
just like S.A. Cosby
I was excited to see A Grifters Song Book written by SA Cosby. Like his other stories, this doesn’t disappoint. Great action and moves quickly to a satisfying ending. Not sure who or how these stories are edited as I found quite a few mistakes which pull me out of the story… but I let it slide and just continue the fun read…
I was excited to see A Grifters Song Book written by SA Cosby. Like his other stories, this doesn’t disappoint. Great action and moves quickly to a satisfying ending. Not sure who or how these stories are edited as I found quite a few mistakes which pull me out of the story… but I let it slide and just continue the fun read…
January 2, 2025
Feels a little wrong counting this short story as a full book on here but I’ll read anything S.A. Cosby writes. This was a Kindle Unlimited story that popped up.
His southern crime stories are always a good ride and this short story delivered. Great characters, lots of action packed in, and emotion.
His southern crime stories are always a good ride and this short story delivered. Great characters, lots of action packed in, and emotion.
January 26, 2026
race horse crime fiction set in high class virginia wealthy society where mob bosses are also involved - sam and rachel are your regular bonnie and clyde con men ready to take the track for all its worth- absolutely loved this novella it got crazy at the end
July 5, 2022
too short, but moooves
Liked the painting of the characters and their abilities revealed a little at a time. A bit of a quick finish but definitely readable
Liked the painting of the characters and their abilities revealed a little at a time. A bit of a quick finish but definitely readable
November 4, 2022
Tight
Incredible story that is compelling and quick with wonderful prose and dialogue. Cosby is incredible. Can not get enough of his writing.
Incredible story that is compelling and quick with wonderful prose and dialogue. Cosby is incredible. Can not get enough of his writing.
May 13, 2023
A good story in a compact package that doesn't skimp on characterisation and a few twists. Well done.
June 7, 2023
Not nearly as compelling as Razorblade Tears. They don’t seem written by the same author. Lots of proofreading mistakes, too.
July 8, 2023
Cosby never disappoints!
Short but fun read. Truthfully, I’d read anything written by SA Cosby - he writes with grit and emotion second to none!
Short but fun read. Truthfully, I’d read anything written by SA Cosby - he writes with grit and emotion second to none!
July 13, 2023
Ride for your Life
Ahhh such good quick tale leaves you wanting more adventure with these two grifters whose luck is always on the verge of running out.
Ahhh such good quick tale leaves you wanting more adventure with these two grifters whose luck is always on the verge of running out.
September 3, 2023
Despite this being an S.A. Cosby novel, it's a short story and I still don't like them LOL.
July 26, 2024
I'm glad I didn't pay for this short story. Abrupt and unsatisfying end. However, I do like SA Cosby novels.
December 28, 2024
Quick interesting read.
March 3, 2025
I love S. A. Cosby and this short story did not disappoint! It was a quick, but enjoyable read.
November 3, 2025
Super quick easy read. Since it was so short it’s not my favorite by this author, but still not a bad little story.
February 20, 2026
I love SA Cosby, but this fell short for me. I do think this premise would have worked better as a novel or novella.
June 8, 2023
Okay, dude can write! This is not my usual type of book but Mr. Cosby pulled me along and I could not resist.
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