Justice Rises from Silence, Blood, And Power
A dark crime saga where loyalty, trauma, and power redefine justice forever.
About the Author
Meet The Man Behind the Story
Army veteran and retired law enforcement officer Carl Shannon writes what he knows. After tackling bullying in his children’s book The Ugly Butterfly, he turned to crime thrillers drawn from years in law enforcement. His Howard Justice screenplay won Best Feature Script at the 2024 Top Indie Film Awards.
ABOUT THE BOOK
Howard Justice: The Rise of HJ
Justice isn’t clean. It’s personal.
In the blood-soaked corridors of California’s criminal justice system, parole agent Jasmin Peterson makes an impossible choice that destroys everything she is. Years later, her son Howard walks into the same darkness, hungry to fix a broken system—unaware he’s become the weapon his mother forged from her trauma.
Howard Justice: The Rise of HJ is a relentless crime thriller where loyalty bleeds, silence kills, and the line between protector and predator vanishes in a cloud of smoke. From Beverly Hills mansions hiding underground vaults to greenhouse sanctuaries concealing empires of blackmail, this is noir at its most visceral.
Award-winning screenplay. Unforgettable characters. A mother-son war you’ll never forget.
If you find yourself uncomfortable while reading, you’re exactly where you need to be.
Testimonials
Why The Readers Love Us
“This book doesn’t let you escape. Every character feels real, damaged, and terrifyingly believable. Justice has never felt this uncomfortable.”
James Maslow.
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“Dark, controlled, and emotionally heavy. It reads like the truth no one wants to say out loud about power and corruption.”
Aria Mathews.
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“A gut-punch of a thriller that pulls no punches. Shannon writes with the authority of someone who’s lived in these shadows.”
Laura Smith.
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Why I Write About Power, Silence, and the Cost of Justice
Why I Write About Power, Silence, and the Cost of Justice
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