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The Confession: Justice in Blood

The Confession: Justice in Blood

Morally Grey CharacterRevengeRedemption ArcJournal ConfessionJustice System Failure
THE CONFESSION: JUSTICE IN BLOOD

When the justice system failed James Vertolli, he didn't break—he evolved into something else entirely.

In a remote Montana sheriff's station, Vertolli delivers his confession: a methodical account of the men he hunted, the murders he committed, and the darkness he embraced when justice abandoned him. Each killing was justified. Each victim was guilty, men the law refused to touch.

A dark psychological thriller that asks: When justice dies, what rises in its place?

For readers who enjoy the dark complexity of Gillian Flynn and the unflinching horror of Stephen King.

Content Warnings: Graphic Violence • Death • Murder • Abuse • Child Abuse • Domestic Violence • Emotional Abuse • Suicide/Suicidal Ideation • Depression • PTSD • Alcohol • Grief/Loss

Published: January 13, 2026

Pages: 205

ISBN: 9798993861319

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John Michael Alaia
John Michael Alaia is a writer of thrillers and horror fiction whose work explores the darker edges of human nature, where fear, suspense, and moral ambiguity collide. Drawn to stories that linger long after the final page, he blends psychological tension with unsettling characters to create narratives that challenges readers to keep turning the pages late into the night.

This is his first published novel, marking the beginning of a body of work shaped by a lifelong fascination with suspenseful storytelling, classic horror, and modern thrillers. When he’s not writing, he enjoys studying existing works, dissecting films and novels for what makes them frightening, while searching for the quiet, internal moments where the most terrifying ideas are born.

He lives on Long Island, NY and is currently at work on his next two novels.