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Brad Madison Legal Thriller #3
Game of Justice
To save his mother from ruin, criminal defense attorney Brad Madison does a deal with the devil.
The eccentric, ruthless property guru Rubin Ashby is a man who gets whatever he wants, be it another nip and tuck procedure to "improve" his looks or council approval for his next mega-project.
And when his protege Walter Powell is suspected of murdering his ex-girlfriend Nicola Beauchamp, Ashby wants Brad Madison to defend him and no one else.
Madison is in no mood to help Ashby: his mother has just lost a fortune in one of Ashby's failed property schemes.
However, he is forced to strike a deal with the man he despises: clear Powell's name and his mother's loss will be repaid.
As Madison delves into the case he faces enemies on all sides: corrupt police officers, a spiteful prosecutor, vicious henchmen and venal corporate lawyers.
But it's his acrimonious relationship with Ashby that takes the tension to breaking point, turning a tough case into a cage fight.
Madison fights doggedly to save the unlikable, rich-kid Powell, but the closer he gets to the truth about Nicola Beauchamp's death, the more he realizes there is far more at stake than his mother's money or Powell's freedom.
This is not just a battle for justice Madison's gotten himself into ... it's a fight for his life.
The eccentric, ruthless property guru Rubin Ashby is a man who gets whatever he wants, be it another nip and tuck procedure to "improve" his looks or council approval for his next mega-project.
And when his protege Walter Powell is suspected of murdering his ex-girlfriend Nicola Beauchamp, Ashby wants Brad Madison to defend him and no one else.
Madison is in no mood to help Ashby: his mother has just lost a fortune in one of Ashby's failed property schemes.
However, he is forced to strike a deal with the man he despises: clear Powell's name and his mother's loss will be repaid.
As Madison delves into the case he faces enemies on all sides: corrupt police officers, a spiteful prosecutor, vicious henchmen and venal corporate lawyers.
But it's his acrimonious relationship with Ashby that takes the tension to breaking point, turning a tough case into a cage fight.
Madison fights doggedly to save the unlikable, rich-kid Powell, but the closer he gets to the truth about Nicola Beauchamp's death, the more he realizes there is far more at stake than his mother's money or Powell's freedom.
This is not just a battle for justice Madison's gotten himself into ... it's a fight for his life.
- GenresLegalLegal Thriller
383 pages, Paperback
First published January 12, 2020
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About the author
J.J. Miller
15 books91 followersJJ Miller's "Force of Justice" is an Amazon bestseller (Pulp Thrillers). JJ aims to write the kind of thrillers he likes to read: ones that grab you by the collar from page one and never let go. He lives with his wife and three kids, and two cats.
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January 28, 2021
Wow! Great book. Lots of mystery, excellent courtroom. Loved every minute. I love Brad Madison and Jack of course. Can’t wait for more of him
October 3, 2020
An Intelligent Thriller
Murder mystery; realistic courtroom drama (as opposed to Perry Mason twaddle); family - dynamics depiction with tension resolution. This gem, much like JJ’s other work, gives the average fan of the genre an opportunity to have a great read, learn a few things and sharpen his own values - such a deal!
Murder mystery; realistic courtroom drama (as opposed to Perry Mason twaddle); family - dynamics depiction with tension resolution. This gem, much like JJ’s other work, gives the average fan of the genre an opportunity to have a great read, learn a few things and sharpen his own values - such a deal!
July 13, 2021
Game of Justice by JJ Miller
This is the third book of this author that I read. As with the previous two, excellent thriller from start to finish. The central character, Brad Madison, does a great job not only as a criminal attorney but engages in investigative work along with Jake. The ending and the actual mastermind are pretty surprising.
This is the third book of this author that I read. As with the previous two, excellent thriller from start to finish. The central character, Brad Madison, does a great job not only as a criminal attorney but engages in investigative work along with Jake. The ending and the actual mastermind are pretty surprising.
June 19, 2020
Surprising
This is my third book by this author. I am always amazed that the books twist and turn the story in ways I never saw coming. I look forward to the next adventure of Brad Madison.
This is my third book by this author. I am always amazed that the books twist and turn the story in ways I never saw coming. I look forward to the next adventure of Brad Madison.
January 27, 2020
Good read
I Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Read a previous one too. the humour and the way the book is written is ace.Look forward to reading many more.
I Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Read a previous one too. the humour and the way the book is written is ace.Look forward to reading many more.
March 20, 2020
Very god
Plot is comp!ex but very good. Characters are well, drawn and believable. Looking for more by this author. Enjoyed fhis.
Plot is comp!ex but very good. Characters are well, drawn and believable. Looking for more by this author. Enjoyed fhis.
April 10, 2020
Construction:
This was a amazing story of justice on how lawyer go through to fine the truth. It take part of fairy to see through who is telling the way it goes.
This was a amazing story of justice on how lawyer go through to fine the truth. It take part of fairy to see through who is telling the way it goes.
April 15, 2020
Love this series!
This series is fantastic in my opinion. I don't have anything negative to say. Very well written! Very entertaining and quite enthralling.
This series is fantastic in my opinion. I don't have anything negative to say. Very well written! Very entertaining and quite enthralling.
May 5, 2020
This was my first read with this author and I enjoyed this novel. It was fast moving and kept my interest. The plot was excellent and was unpredictable.
May 16, 2020
Intriguing!
The story was written by a Master. I enjoyed it immensely. Keep the good work up. I would highly recommend t book.
The story was written by a Master. I enjoyed it immensely. Keep the good work up. I would highly recommend t book.
December 3, 2020
Worth the read!
Enjoyed very much this legal thriller. The court room banter totally realistic. Add the mystery of who done it and we have a classic!
Enjoyed very much this legal thriller. The court room banter totally realistic. Add the mystery of who done it and we have a classic!
July 4, 2021
Good and fast read.
Never sure where things are going next. You have to keep reading to see what Madison is up to next. One way or another he lands on his feet.
Never sure where things are going next. You have to keep reading to see what Madison is up to next. One way or another he lands on his feet.
February 16, 2023
Game of Justice by J. J. Miller 2/12/2023 Kindle
This book, the third in the series, is chuck full of total unlikeable characters, all trying their best to be detestable. Attorney brad Madison is coerced by real estate tycoon Ashby who swindled Brad’s Mom out of a million, to defend Walter Powell, a smug young accused of killing his ex-girlfriend. While Madison is unsure of Powell’s guilt, his investigator isn’t, and abandons his job of finding positive evidence. Madison continues with the defense, mostly for the money.
Aside from the story leaving a sour taste in the reader’s mouth, the plot remains interesting enough to continue the read. I continue with this series as an easy read, but remain reluctant to recommended it to others
This book, the third in the series, is chuck full of total unlikeable characters, all trying their best to be detestable. Attorney brad Madison is coerced by real estate tycoon Ashby who swindled Brad’s Mom out of a million, to defend Walter Powell, a smug young accused of killing his ex-girlfriend. While Madison is unsure of Powell’s guilt, his investigator isn’t, and abandons his job of finding positive evidence. Madison continues with the defense, mostly for the money.
Aside from the story leaving a sour taste in the reader’s mouth, the plot remains interesting enough to continue the read. I continue with this series as an easy read, but remain reluctant to recommended it to others
June 30, 2025
a lot of twists and turns, highly recommend
Man, author had me all over the place trying to guess who was the culprit. But I did get 2 correct. It was so much spinning, rhetoric and gaslighting in the story that I got confused. There’s a lot of suspense in this storyline. A lot of wolves wearing sheep clothing. I’m glad Brad and Jack relationship survived. And it was good the brothers are trying to rekindle their relationship. I think Samantha should’ve been told that her article destroyed two lives. She was irresponsible. Like always, I love the author courtroom scenes. Brad be killing it during his cross examination. I can actually visualize myself sitting in court watching Brad lawyering, antagonizing the witnesses, out thinking the DA, and taunting everyone.
Man, author had me all over the place trying to guess who was the culprit. But I did get 2 correct. It was so much spinning, rhetoric and gaslighting in the story that I got confused. There’s a lot of suspense in this storyline. A lot of wolves wearing sheep clothing. I’m glad Brad and Jack relationship survived. And it was good the brothers are trying to rekindle their relationship. I think Samantha should’ve been told that her article destroyed two lives. She was irresponsible. Like always, I love the author courtroom scenes. Brad be killing it during his cross examination. I can actually visualize myself sitting in court watching Brad lawyering, antagonizing the witnesses, out thinking the DA, and taunting everyone.
August 18, 2025
A slight vibe gap between books
I enjoyed this JJ Miller tale but struggled a bit with the protagonist’s inexplicably humbled circumstances after the prior book’s high point victory, press clippings and movie star romance. His lost shine felt jarring to me and the central murder case, suspects, family situation and courtroom scenes just felt a little off to me. Hoping for a bit higher spirits after this case’s big payday and exotic getaway vacation, in the next Brad Madison thriller.
I enjoyed this JJ Miller tale but struggled a bit with the protagonist’s inexplicably humbled circumstances after the prior book’s high point victory, press clippings and movie star romance. His lost shine felt jarring to me and the central murder case, suspects, family situation and courtroom scenes just felt a little off to me. Hoping for a bit higher spirits after this case’s big payday and exotic getaway vacation, in the next Brad Madison thriller.
January 21, 2020
Great storyline and unexpected ending
The storyline and ending are great. I'm a grammar Nazi and a continuity driven reader. I noticed a couple of things that should have been caught by a first rate editor. I believe Amazon has my email address if you're interested in my comments. I think you're a first rate author and shouldn't be judged by easily caught errors. Thank you providing me with great reading.
The storyline and ending are great. I'm a grammar Nazi and a continuity driven reader. I noticed a couple of things that should have been caught by a first rate editor. I believe Amazon has my email address if you're interested in my comments. I think you're a first rate author and shouldn't be judged by easily caught errors. Thank you providing me with great reading.
July 10, 2020
Twists and turns exciting action
I like court room dramas. This book has the court room drama, but it has behind the scenes drama that takes what happened in the court room out into the streets. It rights a few wrongs and wrongs a few rights while explaining why what and how. And it makes a scoundrel less evil. A good book to read.
I like court room dramas. This book has the court room drama, but it has behind the scenes drama that takes what happened in the court room out into the streets. It rights a few wrongs and wrongs a few rights while explaining why what and how. And it makes a scoundrel less evil. A good book to read.
July 30, 2020
Surprise ending.
Overall a decent story ,or stories as there were a few going on. Many characters to hate.
However, I must agree with another reader about getting a new proofreader. So much poor grammar, improper word usage!
It was quite distracting , enough so that I'm not sure I'll invest my time in another Brad Madison book.
Overall a decent story ,or stories as there were a few going on. Many characters to hate.
However, I must agree with another reader about getting a new proofreader. So much poor grammar, improper word usage!
It was quite distracting , enough so that I'm not sure I'll invest my time in another Brad Madison book.
January 1, 2025
Another new author to me, thanks to trawling through Audible for legal thrillers, which seems to be my favourite kind of read at the moment. This author has a few series and I cannot wait to delve in deeper. The writing was great, the story well thought out and executed. Definitely a page turner, very enjoyable read.
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February 10, 2022Justice,better late than never
Characters in this novel are in a tilt a whirl of spinning between crooked cops,crooked business men, murder , and deception. Plot and pace of this book is good without being frantic, and twists and turns make it a good page turner.
Characters in this novel are in a tilt a whirl of spinning between crooked cops,crooked business men, murder , and deception. Plot and pace of this book is good without being frantic, and twists and turns make it a good page turner.
August 28, 2023
Suspenseful and thrilling
Great story! Fast paced thriller. The story makes you think you know who is guilty, only to have things get twisted around. Suspenseful and thrilling. Keeps you guessing right until the end. Highly recommended.
Great story! Fast paced thriller. The story makes you think you know who is guilty, only to have things get twisted around. Suspenseful and thrilling. Keeps you guessing right until the end. Highly recommended.
October 27, 2025
Love a good legal thriller
I love this Brad Madison legal thriller series. Throughout this book I was conflicted on who killed the women. There were a few surprises I didn't see coming.
I love this Brad Madison legal thriller series. Throughout this book I was conflicted on who killed the women. There were a few surprises I didn't see coming.
June 16, 2020
A solution Without a trial,l
A fast moving story relying only on street savvy is a welcome change, and I enjoyed the read. Tough machismo.
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Maria
A fast moving story relying only on street savvy is a welcome change, and I enjoyed the read. Tough machismo.
I
Maria
June 29, 2020
Totally unexpected ending
Actually ended up being a really great book. Especially the ending of it. And I am Hoping there is a #4!!
Actually ended up being a really great book. Especially the ending of it. And I am Hoping there is a #4!!
October 18, 2020
Good
Great book,series,but taking JESUS' name in vain was not necessary.great story line and I have it five stars one day we will now before JESUS
Great book,series,but taking JESUS' name in vain was not necessary.great story line and I have it five stars one day we will now before JESUS
November 6, 2021
So so characters. Plot is not that convincing. Lawyer takes case to help his mother recoup her bad investment and defend man accused of murdering his old girlfriend.
July 21, 2022
Loved it!!!
Another great Brad Madison book from J. J. Miller. I can’t wait to read the next one. You never disappoint!!
Another great Brad Madison book from J. J. Miller. I can’t wait to read the next one. You never disappoint!!
February 26, 2023
Really enjoyable
I have really enjoyed this whole series so far. Each novel seems to be better than the last. Great legal suspense and drama with characters.
I have really enjoyed this whole series so far. Each novel seems to be better than the last. Great legal suspense and drama with characters.
March 8, 2023
A good read for fans of legal thrillers. I would read more by this author.
October 15, 2023
I love millers books this one kept me enthralled
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