Bad Day for Justice

Warren & Carmichael Legal Thrillers - Book 2

Fiction - Thriller - Legal
Kindle Edition
Reviewed on 08/31/2026
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Reviewed by Angelique Papayannopoulos for Readers' Favorite

Bad Day for Justice by Charlotte and Don Stuart is an intense, multilayered legal thriller involving two families and spanning a period of almost 40 years. Navy pilot Danny Ortez hijacks a Navy jet and disappears into the Canadian wilderness. He leaves behind his wife, Julia, and young daughter, resulting in the Navy terminating any spouse benefits. She hires top-notch lawyer Duncan Carmichael to help her buy some time to relocate. In the meantime, her father, Harold Dawson, is murdered, and the accused is a work colleague. He employs the similarly brilliant Sydney Warren, Carmichael's law partner. Things, however, are not as clear-cut as they appear. Many years pass, and the two cases reemerge when the adult children of both families engage the same legal counsel to clear their families’ names. Years of buried secrets resurface, revealing a sophisticated conspiracy.

Charlotte Stuart and Don Stuart's Bad Day for Justice is a compelling criminal and legal thriller. Since the story spans over two generations and involves two related families, the narrative holds the reader’s attention as they try to find the connection between the two stories. A lot is going on in this well-paced plot, which is full of exciting turns. The authors’ subject matter knowledge is evident in this well-written story, making the scenes and characters realistic. A cast of complex characters and strong protagonists gives the plot a genuine and engaging structure. While the novel explores themes such as family, secrets, cold cases, and legal systems, intricate clues are exposed, leading to a surprising climax. Fans of crime thrillers, legal dramas, and detective novels will find this story riveting!

Alma Boucher

Bad Day for Justice: Warren & Carmichael Legal Thrillers is the second book in the series by Charlotte Stuart and Don Stuart. Defense attorney Warren is confronted with a case involving a pilot from the Prowler team who disappeared in Canada while flying a Navy aircraft. This case appeared straightforward on the surface, but was anything but simple, particularly in terms of the motives of those involved. Warren and his partner, Carmichael, uncovered a web of political and hidden agendas. Someone wanted to derail their client’s future and jeopardize their own safety. Warren and Carmichael did not know whom they could trust with the new evidence that was presented in the courtroom. The stakes rise with every twist, and the showdown is where the line between legal strategy and personal conviction blurs.

Bad Day for Justice by Charlotte Stuart and Don Stuart was intriguing. The book was fast-paced but allowed me enough time to process everything before moving on. The writing style was engaging, and themes of integrity and corruption were part of the plot. The vivid descriptions brought the events to life, and I was pulled into the high-stakes courtroom drama. The legal aspects were easy to understand, especially for someone like me who does not have knowledge of the legal system. The characters were well-developed and relatable. Although Warren and Carmichael were along in their years, they appeared younger. The book was brilliantly written and kept my attention throughout. This book is an excellent example of how the wheels of justice turn slowly, but they grind exceedingly fine.

Anne-Marie Reynolds

Bad Day for Justice by Charlotte and Don Stuart is the second book in the Warren & Carmichael legal thriller series. Two families destroyed – one father accused of murdering another. Carmichael and Warren are both involved, one defending the accused, the other advising the victim’s daughter. When the victim’s son disappears in a hijacked Navy jet, a lot of questions are raised, questions that go unanswered until years later, when the families are brought face to face again. Warren and Carmichael reopen the case, but their bid for justice is a dangerous one involving ruthless killers, the Navy, and a ton of unseen evidence. As their client faces prison, Warren and Carmichael have some difficult choices to make that could cost lives. Can they finally bring this case to a conclusion?

Bad Day for Justice by Charlotte and Don Stuart is a unique kind of story, part legal, part military thriller. It's an involved plot, with an old case that comes back to haunt the investigators years later, and it will keep you on your toes all the way through. Considering this is the second book in a series, I found the characters easy to understand, with just enough detail to get to know them without reading the first book. They were real people living real lives, and they were all easy to like and relate to. This is an action-packed story, with plenty of suspense and intrigue and lots of twists that keep you reading. If you're short on time, don't pick this book up because you won't want to put it down once you get started. Perfect for readers who love a high-octane thriller with an exciting plot.