About the Author
C. Anthony Sherman
C. Anthony Sherman writes legal thrillers about legacy, power, and the hidden systems that shape American life. His work lives at the intersection of law, morality, and consequence — where decisions made in quiet rooms echo through courtrooms, families, and generations. With a voice grounded in realism and driven by tension, Sherman crafts stories that don't just ask who is right — but what justice actually costs.
A former top-performing sales manager in the insurance industry in Houston, Texas, Sherman brings a rare insider's perspective to his fiction. His firsthand experience navigating high-stakes claims, corporate decision-making, and the gray areas between policy and humanity informs every page he writes. The result is fiction that feels lived-in, authentic, and uncomfortably real.
Sherman is the author of The Claim, a gripping legal thriller centered on the quiet battles behind insurance disputes and the people caught in their wake. He is also the creator of the Inheritance Lost series, a sweeping legal saga exploring generational wealth, systemic control, and the enduring fight for truth under the weight of the law.
His storytelling has drawn comparisons to John Grisham and David Baldacci, while maintaining a distinct voice rooted in Southern settings, layered characters, and dialogue-driven tension.
Through his imprint, CAS Literary Production, LLC, Sherman develops not only novels, but full narrative properties — screenplays, pitch decks, and cinematic story worlds designed for adaptation across film and television.
"Justice isn't something you're given. It's something you claim."
Selected Works
- The Claim
- Inheritance Lost — Book One of the Inheritance Series
- Fractured Deed — Book Two
- Under Color of Law — Book Three
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 southern 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 |
Fractured Deed Inheritance Series · Book 2 | Legal Thriller | Inheritance Series | Available |
Under Color of Law Inheritance Series · Book 3 | Legal Thriller | Inheritance Series | Available |
The Claim Standalone | Legal Thriller | Standalone | 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 Cost of Daylight Daylight Trilogy · Book 1 | Southern Thriller | Daylight Trilogy | Available |
Noose of Power Daylight Trilogy · Book 2 | Southern Thriller | Daylight Trilogy | Available |
Gallows at Gloster Standalone | Political Thriller | 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 legal thriller centered on the quiet battles behind insurance disputes and the people caught in their wake. Grounded in authentic industry experience, this is high-stakes, emotionally layered storytelling 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