Inheritance of Lies
Book One in the David Mercer Series
Justice comes at a deadly cost.
When secrets buried in sealed files resurface, one attorney will risk everything to expose the truth.
The Story
The truth wasn’t buried. It was sealed—on purpose.
When David Mercer leaves the DA’s office to join his uncle’s elite law firm, he expects a fresh start. What he finds is a sealed case file tied to his past, a missing client, and a corporate trail that leads to something far worse than corruption.
They’re not hiding crimes. They’re orchestrating outcomes.
From rigged court rulings to shadow companies and vanishing whistleblowers, David unearths a legal conspiracy rooted deep in the justice system. The firm he just joined may be laundering more than settlements—it may be hiding the architecture of control itself.
Now David has a choice: stay silent, or burn everything down. Someone’s already watching—and they’re prepared to silence him first.
Preview
The room smelled of old files and something worse—regret, maybe. David Mercer had been back in private practice for less than a week, and already he was staring down a sealed court record that wasn’t supposed to exist. He traced the case number with his finger. He knew it. Knew it like a scar.
What Readers Are Saying
I don’t usually read legal thrillers, but this book hooked me from the first chapter. The tension felt so real I was sneaking in pages on my lunch breaks. Totally worth losing a little sleep over!
— Olivia Ramirez, 22 · Barista
The courtroom scenes were razor-sharp and the ethical dilemmas stayed with me long after I finished. It’s the kind of story that makes you want to debate it with friends and students alike.
— Marcus Turner, 37 · High School Teacher
After a 12-hour shift, I need a book that can pull me in instantly. This one didn’t let go. I found myself whispering, ‘Just one more chapter,’ until suddenly it was 3 a.m. Brilliant storytelling.
— Brenda Collins, 51 · Nurse
What impressed me most was how the conspiracy unfolded layer by layer. It wasn’t just action for the sake of action—the plot had depth, and the twists genuinely surprised me. Five stars, no hesitation.
— Jamal Peterson, 29 · Software Developer
I’ve read my share of crime novels, and I can tell when an author gets the details right. This book nails it—the legal angles, the investigative grit, and the human side of justice. Authentic and gripping.
— Harold Greene, 60 · Retired Police Detective
From the very first chapter, I felt like I was racing against the clock. The pace reminded me of my own high-pressure shifts — and I couldn’t put it down. Easily one of the most gripping books I’ve read this year.
— Tyler Grant, 34 · Paramedic
What struck me most was the intelligence behind the plot. Every twist felt earned, every clue mattered. It’s rare to find a thriller that respects the reader’s mind this much — I was hooked.
— Evelyn Cho, 46 · Marketing Executive
I picked this up between classes and ended up skipping study group because I just had to know what happened next. It’s smart, suspenseful, and surprisingly emotional. Definitely adding it to my must-recommend list.
— Jordan Whitaker, 28 · College Student
I’ve read a lot of crime and suspense over the years, but this one hit me differently. The authenticity, the stakes, the humanity of the characters — it all rang true. A powerhouse of a story.
— Samuel Ortega, 59 · Retired Fire Chief
I usually scroll on my phone instead of reading, but this book pulled me in so fast. The danger, the secrets, the way every chapter ended on a cliffhanger — it felt like watching a movie unfold in my head.
— Mia Lawson, 19 · Retail Associate
I don’t usually read legal thrillers, but this book hooked me from the first chapter. The tension felt so real I was sneaking in pages on my lunch breaks. Totally worth losing a little sleep over!
— Olivia Ramirez, 22 · Barista
The courtroom scenes were razor-sharp and the ethical dilemmas stayed with me long after I finished. It’s the kind of story that makes you want to debate it with friends and students alike.
— Marcus Turner, 37 · High School Teacher
After a 12-hour shift, I need a book that can pull me in instantly. This one didn’t let go. I found myself whispering, ‘Just one more chapter,’ until suddenly it was 3 a.m. Brilliant storytelling.
— Brenda Collins, 51 · Nurse
What impressed me most was how the conspiracy unfolded layer by layer. It wasn’t just action for the sake of action—the plot had depth, and the twists genuinely surprised me. Five stars, no hesitation.
— Jamal Peterson, 29 · Software Developer
I’ve read my share of crime novels, and I can tell when an author gets the details right. This book nails it—the legal angles, the investigative grit, and the human side of justice. Authentic and gripping.
— Harold Greene, 60 · Retired Police Detective
From the very first chapter, I felt like I was racing against the clock. The pace reminded me of my own high-pressure shifts — and I couldn’t put it down. Easily one of the most gripping books I’ve read this year.
— Tyler Grant, 34 · Paramedic
What struck me most was the intelligence behind the plot. Every twist felt earned, every clue mattered. It’s rare to find a thriller that respects the reader’s mind this much — I was hooked.
— Evelyn Cho, 46 · Marketing Executive
I picked this up between classes and ended up skipping study group because I just had to know what happened next. It’s smart, suspenseful, and surprisingly emotional. Definitely adding it to my must-recommend list.
— Jordan Whitaker, 28 · College Student
I’ve read a lot of crime and suspense over the years, but this one hit me differently. The authenticity, the stakes, the humanity of the characters — it all rang true. A powerhouse of a story.
— Samuel Ortega, 59 · Retired Fire Chief
I usually scroll on my phone instead of reading, but this book pulled me in so fast. The danger, the secrets, the way every chapter ended on a cliffhanger — it felt like watching a movie unfold in my head.
— Mia Lawson, 19 · Retail Associate