Castle Doctrine: Built for Self-Defense. Exploited for Murder
About this book
In Jacksonville, Florida, self-defense isn’t just a right—it’s a business model.When a string of "justified" shootings begins to look too perfectly staged, veteran detective Reaves knows something is off. The victims all have sketchy pasts. The shooters all have clean records and brand-new concealed carry permits. And every incident goes down in a high-crime area recently bought up by a mysterious developer with deep pockets and no conscience.As Reaves digs deeper—through doctored footage, reluctant allies, and whispers of a hidden puppet master—he uncovers a dark wealthy clients paying to be put in harm’s way, knowing they can shoot to kill with legal immunity. The setup is perfect. The law is on their side. And the mastermind behind it all is always two steps ahead.Castle Doctrine is a gritty legal thriller exploring how privilege, fear, and loopholes in Florida’s self-defense laws can be weaponized for profit.With sharp dialogue, morally complex characters, and a pulse-pounding mystery, John Gall’s latest novel is perfect for fans of Michael Connelly, Scott Turow, and Don Winslow.Justice has a price. And someone’s getting rich off it.