Ashes 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.