King of Ashes

'S. A. Cosby's novels always hit the grand slam of crime fiction' MICHAEL CONNELLY'Cosby sends a shiver down the spine' DAILY MAIL'A pulsating saga of family secrets and double and triple-crossing' THE TIMES, THE BEST THRILLERS OF 2025A son returning home. A dangerous debt. Secrets about to ignite . . . and a family consumed by flames.Roman Carruthers left the smoke and fire of his family's crematory business behind in his hometown of Jefferson Run, Virginia. He is enjoying a life of shallow excess as a financial adviser in Atlanta until he gets a call from his sister, Neveah, telling him their father is in a coma after a hit-and-run accident.When Roman goes home, he learns the accident may not be what it seems. His brother, Dante, is deeply in debt to dangerous, ruthless criminals. And Roman is willing to do anything to protect his family. Anything.

Fresh and exhilarating -- STEPHEN KING

The very definition of a white-knuckle ride -- IAN RANKIN

S. A. Cosby's novels always hit the grand slam of crime fiction; unstoppable momentum, gripping intrigue and deep character with a hard and telling look at culture and society. -- MICHAEL CONNELLY

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

Richly textured, this is elegant, fierce storytelling at its absolute best. ― DAILY MAIL

A distinctive, thrilling new voice in crime writing...will linger long after you've closed the book ― DAILY EXPRESS

American crime fiction has found its future and his name is S.A. Cosby -- DENNIS LEHANE

Sensationally good -- LEE CHILD

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

One of the most important new voices in crime fiction. I won't read a better book this year. Incredible. -- M. W. CRAVEN