About the Author
C. Anthony Sherman
C. Anthony Sherman is a Houston-based novelist whose work plunges into the fault lines of justice, power, and the long shadow of inheritance in American life. Writing across legal thrillers, westerns, and political fiction, Sherman has built a body of work that is as propulsive as it is thematically ambitious — courtroom tension woven through with investigative drama and the moral weight of history.
He is the author of the Inheritance Series, the Daylight Trilogy, and the Shirley's Revenge Series, with more than ten titles in print. His stories ask hard questions about the systems that shape American life — who holds power, who inherits consequence, and what justice actually costs.
Sherman is also a nationally recognized landscape artist with over 200 original acrylic works held in private collections across the country — a dual creative practice that informs a storytelling sensibility defined by atmosphere, precision, and an eye for the telling detail.
Critical Reception
Reviews
"Sherman writes legal thrillers the way the best of the genre should be written — tight, morally complex, and impossible to put down. The Inheritance Series announces a major voice in American fiction."
"Courtroom drama meets investigative intrigue at the highest level. Sherman knows exactly how power moves — and how it corrupts."
"Shirley's Revenge is a propulsive, deeply satisfying read. Sherman builds tension without wasting a single scene. This is how you write a series."
"Sherman has a gift for rooting big themes — legacy, race, land, law — in specific, human stories that linger long after you finish."
"A bold, atmospheric western thriller that proves Sherman can operate in any genre. The Daylight Trilogy has cinematic scope and the pacing of a seasoned storyteller."
"Inheritance Lost grabs you by the collar and doesn't let go. If you're not reading C. Anthony Sherman yet, you're already behind."
Rights & Licensing
Catalog Overview
| Title | Genre | Series | Rights Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Inheritance Lost Inheritance Series · Book 1 | Legal Thriller | Inheritance Series | Available |
The Lines Crossed Standalone | Legal / Political | Standalone | Available |
The Koonville Promise Standalone | Legal Thriller | Standalone | Available |
Shirley's Revenge Shirley's Revenge · Book 1 | Legal Thriller | Shirley's Revenge | Inquire |
Shirley's Reckoning Shirley's Revenge · Book 2 | Legal Thriller | Shirley's Revenge | Inquire |
The Claim Shirley's Revenge · Book 3 | Legal Thriller | Shirley's Revenge | Inquire |
The Cost of Daylight Daylight Trilogy · Book 1 | Western Thriller | Daylight Trilogy | Available |
Noose of Power Daylight Trilogy · Book 2 | Western Thriller | Daylight Trilogy | Available |
Gallows at Gloster Standalone Western | Western | Standalone | Available |
The Governor's Appointment Standalone | Political Fiction | Standalone | Available |
Mystery of Mount Ash Standalone | Mystery | Standalone | Available |
Sins of My Fathers Standalone | Legal Drama | Standalone | Available |
* Rights status is indicative. Contact agent to confirm availability and terms for specific territories and formats.
Adaptation Opportunities
Film & TV — Available Projects
A gripping multi-book series rooted in courtroom drama, investigative intrigue, and the moral weight of legacy. Inheritance Lost anchors a world where power is inherited, justice is contested, and the truth costs everything — built for a prestige limited series or feature franchise.
Inquire About Rights →A taut, politically charged standalone following what happens when the institutions meant to protect justice become instruments of its corruption. High-stakes, ripped-from-the-headlines tension with the narrative economy of a feature film.
Inquire About Rights →A deeply human story about land, law, race, and legacy in a small American community. Operates on the scale of a town but asks questions that echo nationally — ideal for an intimate feature or event limited series in the tradition of Southern legal drama.
Inquire About Rights →Rights & Representation