Brad Elder – Recoil of Justice, Legal-Light Thrillers & Indie Publishing Lessons
In this episode of Miles Beyond the Page, host Michelle Miles sits down with author and real estate attorney Brad Elder to discuss his debut thriller, Recoil of Justice.
The novel follows Houston lawyer Ryan Wolf as a seemingly straightforward case involving stolen software code spirals into a dangerous world of corporate espionage, cartels, human trafficking, and corruption. Blending legal thriller elements with high-stakes action, the story asks a compelling question: can Ryan pursue justice without losing himself in the process?
Michelle and Brad discuss the authors who inspired his writing journey, including John Grisham, Harlan Coben, and Jack Carr, as well as his pantser-style approach to storytelling. They also dive into the realities of indie publishing, covering editing, cover design, blurbs, newsletters, reader engagement, and the lessons Brad learned while bringing his first novel to market.
The conversation also explores marketing challenges, the role of AI as a writing and business tool, and Brad’s upcoming sequel, Core of Truth, which continues Ryan Wolf’s story.
🎧 Join Michelle and Brad for an engaging conversation about thrillers, publishing, and the journey from reader to author.
ABOUT BRAD ELDER:
Brad Elder is an award-winning, best-selling thriller author and a licensed attorney in the state of Texas.
He is an avid golfer (read: mediocre) and enjoys playing racquetball, hunting, fishing, and a beer or two (not all at the same time). Though a sub .500 Little League baseball coach, he is expecting a call from an MLB team any day now.
Prior to publishing his best-selling debut thriller, Recoil of Justice, his writing credits included millions of emails and text messages, a couple of dozen witty social media posts, and one “for a good time call” message in the bathroom stall at a roadside truck stop.
When not poking fun at himself, Brad spends his days in Lubbock, TX, with his wife, Ashton, and two children, Lauren, 22, and Jake, 12. Their golden doodles, Chili and Frito, are usually hanging around, too.
WHERE TO FIND HIM:
Website | Facebook | Instagram
WHERE TO FIND HIS BOOKS: