Tough

J. D. Graves is known for their direct, impactful storytelling, notably in the novel Tough. If you're looking for a book that doesn't pull punches, Graves's work is a great place to start.

Matthew Lyons writes science fiction and fantasy. His short stories appear in anthologies like Kzine Issue 21, and he is also known for his work Tough.

S. A. Cosby (Shawn Andre Cosby) is an American author of Southern noir crime fiction. He grew up in Mathews County, Virginia, and lives in Gloucester, Virginia. He worked as a bouncer, in construction and in landscaping before publishing full time. His novels are My Darkest Prayer, Blacktop Wasteland, Razorblade Tears, All the Sinners Bleed and King of Ashes. He won the Anthony Award for Best Short Story in 2019, the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Blacktop Wasteland, and the Anthony, Barry, Ma...