Out of Business — A Mike Ash Crime Thriller Novel (Book 5)
A relentless Tampa crime thriller where justice blurs and every secret has a price.
The predators thought they escaped justice… until someone decided to finish the job.
In Out of Business, Tampa becomes the stage for a terrifying new kind of crusade. A calculated vigilante is targeting criminals who evaded punishment, leaving behind a trail of fear and unanswered questions. Detective Mike Ash soon realizes he isn’t just chasing a killer — he’s chasing someone who believes they are delivering justice. As Ash races against time, every decision threatens to push him closer to the same darkness he’s sworn to fight. This gripping thriller explores the dangerous cost of vengeance and the fragile nature of morality.
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The Storytelling Philosophy Behind DL Ashmore’s Crime Fiction
In the Mike Ash series, DL Ashmore doesn’t chase spectacle — he chases truth. Inspired by Tampa’s real streets and the moral gray areas that define modern justice, Ashmore writes crime fiction that forces readers to confront uncomfortable questions. In Out of Business, vengeance and righteousness collide, and the psychological toll of justice becomes just as dangerous as the crime itself. His stories linger because they feel real — grounded in consequence, shaped by character, and driven by the fragile line between law and morality.