J. K. Wolfe
Author of Shadows of the Badge
The Detective Harper Series
When power shields the guilty, justice has only one weapon left: the truth.
Detective Jake Harper thought he left the past behind. After false accusations nearly ended his career, he rebuilt his life in the quiet city of Stonehaven. But when a tech mogul is found murdered, Harper uncovers a trail of corruption that leads straight back to the department that betrayed him.
The deeper he digs, the darker the truth becomes, finding evidence of a trafficking ring, political cover-ups, and a conspiracy involving powerful men who still view him as a threat. Now, with enemies circling and old wounds reopened, Harper must decide how far he is willing to go for justice and what it will cost him.
Shadows of the Badge is a gripping crime thriller about loyalty, redemption, and the high price of doing what’s right.
About the author
J.K. Wolfe is a seasoned police officer with years of experience in criminal investigations, including homicide, sex crimes, child abuse, and financial crimes. He is also a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, bringing a disciplined, mission-focused perspective to both his service and his writing. His crime thrillers are grounded in real-world cases and written to reflect the reality of police work, its weight, its cost, and its purpose. Wolfe writes to honor those who wear the badge for the right reasons, because justice is not just a job. It is a calling.
Praise for Shadows of the Badge
"A gripping descent into corruption, betrayal, redemption, and the high price of justice. Detective Harper is a worthy heir to Bosch and Reacher."
J. K. Wolfe delivers a riveting crime thriller, as relentless as a man with nothing to lose.
"Raw, haunting, and razor-sharp."
Shadows of the Badge cuts to the bone with its unflinching portrayal of justice in a town drowning in secrets.