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Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author S. A. Cosby returns with King of Ashes, a Godfather-inspired Southern crime epic and dazzling family drama. When eldest son Roman Carruthers is summoned home after his father’s car accident, he finds his younger brother, Dante, in debt to dangerous criminals and his sister, Neveah, exhausted from holding the family—and the family business—together. Neveah and their father, who run the Carruthers Crematorium in the run-down central Virginia town of Jefferson Run, see death up close every day. But mortality draws even closer when it becomes clear that the crash that landed their father in a coma was no accident and Dante’s recklessness has placed them all in real danger. Roman, a financial whiz with a head for numbers and a talent for... The book successfully creates a sense of authenticity by portraying situations and emotions in a believable manner. Characters respond to challenges in ways that feel realistic, reinforcing reader connection and trust in the story. The author demonstrates an understanding of how readers process stories over time. Information is revealed at a pace that supports comprehension and interest. This careful pacing contributes to a smooth and enjoyable read.