Buckle up! You’re going to need nerves of steel to ride shotgun with Beauregard in this intensely dark crime thriller.  Cosby has expertly crafted the elements of this novel, and I’m not sure which is done better: the gritty and twisty heist storyline, the depth with which Beauregard was portrayed, or the essential commentary on poverty.  This story will have you on the edge of your seat as you cheer for criminals.  And ultimately, it’ll break your heart.  

Sidenote: As with most dark crime thrillers, this one is heavy on the violence.