Ashes of Justice
A fatal arson fire has both the cops and a cartel out for revenge. Buried in the ashes, though, lies a truth—about loyalty, fatherhood, and the price of justice.
When a fire tears through a popular Los Angeles gym, two bodies are found in the wreckage—one a sheriff’s deputy, the other a notorious fraudster. A hidden stash of heroin points to something darker. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department doesn’t wait long to name a suspect: Eduardo “Lalo” Silva, the gym’s charismatic owner.
Silva has a criminal past, rumored ties to a Mexican drug cartel, and every reason to run—but instead, he turns to defense attorney Brad Madison.
As Brad digs into the case, Silva’s silence and evasiveness raise doubts. Each withheld detail threatens to sabotage his own defense. Worse, rogue deputies are hunting for payback, and Silva’s two young daughters may be caught in the crossfire.
But when Brad uncovers what Silva has been protecting, the case takes a stunning turn. What seemed like guilt starts to look like sacrifice. And behind it all is a father doing whatever it takes to keep his family alive.
Ashes of Justice is a gritty, emotionally charged legal thriller that tests the limits of truth, loyalty, and redemption.
Once again, J.J. Miller delivers—with razor-sharp writing, high-stakes courtroom drama, unforgettable twists, and characters you’ll root for long after the final verdict.
Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Robert Dugoni, and Scott Pratt.
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J.J. Miller
After failing at my first attempt, I figured the answer was no. Maybe I just wasn’t cut out to write fiction. As a young teen, I’d devoured every new Wilbur Smith book I could get my hands on. Then Hemingway got ahold of me. Hunter S. Thompson exhilarated me. Nabokov dazzled me. Raymond Carver floored me. Tom Clancy captivated me. And John Grisham filled me with awe.
After writing three non-fiction books, I decided to turn once more to my first literary love: fiction. I wanted to find out, once and for all, if I could produce the kind of gripping novel I loved to read. Between a full-time job and being a hands-on dad, I used every stolen moment I could find to write my first novel. It took me a year and a lot of hard work but it proved worth it: my debut novel Force of Justice became a bestseller, hitting #1 on Amazon’s Pulp Thrillers chart.
Brad Madison Legal Thriller
Brad Madison Legal Thriller consists of seven primary books, and includes one additional book that complement the series but is not considered mandatory reads. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
