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Derek Fermin

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Thriller, Crime, Mystery

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Derek Fermin is the author of Inheritance of Lies, the first in his David Mercer legal-thriller series exploring the intersection of law, power, and secrecy. Drawing on real-world legal experience, he crafts intelligent, character-driven thrillers that pull readers deep into the courtroom—and far beyond it.

His debut introduces defense attorney David Mercer, a man trapped between the law he serves and the secrets it conceals. With a background in the legal system and a fascination with how truth bends under pressure, Derek writes with authenticity, precision, and cinematic intensity.

Through Derek Fermin Books LLC, he’s building a connected universe of high-stakes stories that expose the machinery behind justice. When he’s not writing, Derek ...more

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