King of Ashes

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King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby

A Gritty, High-Stakes Crime Thriller Rooted in Southern Family Loyalty and Underworld Reckoning
From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author S.A. Cosby comes a powerful Black Southern crime saga—where blood ties run deep and everything burns.

When Roman Carruthers returns to his rural Virginia hometown after his father's near-fatal car crash, he’s met with more than family grief—he finds chaos. His younger brother, Dante, is drowning in debt to dangerous criminals. His sister, Neveah, is exhausted from running their family’s struggling funeral business. And the "accident" that left their father in a coma? It’s starting to look more like attempted murder.

As the heir to the Carruthers Crematorium, Roman knows death up close. But his real expertise lies in finance—managing the money of corrupt men who think they’re untouchable. Now, with Dante’s life on the line, Roman offers the only currency he has left: himself.

But Roman isn’t just another desperate brother—he’s a calculating strategist with nothing left to lose. As he infiltrates the criminal underworld and Neveah begins to uncover the family’s long-buried secrets—including the truth behind their mother’s disappearance—tensions ignite, and a violent reckoning draws near.

In this Southern noir masterpiece, Cosby delivers a scorching tale of family, betrayal, and the fire it takes to survive.

🔥 Perfect for fans of The Godfather, Ozark, and Blacktop Wasteland
🔥 Themes: Southern crime, sibling loyalty, Black family legacy, organized crime, revenge
🔥 Bestselling author known for raw emotion, sharp dialogue, and unforgettable suspense