Derek Fermin is the author of the David Mercer Series, a legal thriller saga built for fans of high-stakes courtroom drama and sharp political intrigue.

With Inheritance of Lies, he introduces readers to a former prosecutor navigating a world of family secrets, corporate power, and buried truths. His writing blends cinematic pacing with morally complex characters, drawn from his roots in Wichita, Kansas.

When he’s not plotting his next twist, Derek’s usually watching courtroom dramas, obsessing over storyboards, or searching for the next story in the shadows.