King of Ashes

King of Ashes presents a gripping tale of a son returning home, a dangerous debt, secrets about to ignite, and a family consumed by flames.

Roman Carruthers left behind the smoke and fire of his family's crematory business in his hometown of Jefferson Run, Virginia. He is living a life of shallow excess as a financial adviser in Atlanta until a call from his sister, Neveah, informs him that their father is in a coma after a hit-and-run accident.

Upon returning home, Roman discovers the accident may not be what it seems. His brother, Dante, is deeply indebted to menacing criminals, and Roman is ready to do anything to protect his family. Anything.

As a financial whiz with a knack for numbers and a talent for enriching his clients, Roman must leverage all his skills to save his family. Meanwhile, a mystery continues to haunt them: the disappearance of their mother when Roman and his siblings were teenagers. Neveah, who has dedicated much of her life to keeping the family together, is determined to uncover the truth once and for all.

As fate, chance, and heartache converge, the Carruthers family must unite to survive, lest their lives turn to ash. Their father's counsel echoes in their minds: nothing lasts forever, everything burns.

Praise for S. A. Cosby:

Sensationally good — LEE CHILD

Exhilarating — STEPHEN KING

Stunning. Can't remember the last time I read such a powerful crime novel — MARK BILLINGHAM

S. A. Cosby is a welcome, refreshing new voice in crime literature — DENNIS LEHANE

Every once in a while a writer comes along with an incredible voice...add S. A. Cosby to that list — STEVE CAVANAGH

Elegant, fierce storytelling at its absolute best. — DAILY MAIL