Welcome to the web site of author Joel H. Thornton. Joel has written or ghostwritten numerous articles, white papers, and feature pieces on human rights and international law. He is a successful attorney who has practiced before state courts, federal district courts, federal appellate courts, and is a member of the bar of the United States Supreme Court.
He is pleased to announce the release of his first novel Southern Justice. An excerpt is included in the writings section of this site. The book was released by Tate Publishing on June 7th, and is available at Amazon.com and local bookstores. You can also purchase a copy directly through this website: ALL COPY PURCHASES THROUGH THIS WEBSITE WILL BE PERSONALLY SIGNED BY JOEL! Order yours today and enjoy!
Joel will be conducting book signing events in major retail outlets in the Atlanta area soon!
See the announcements page for details.
Southern Justice is one of the best legal novels I have ever read.
- Mike Robinson | Printworks Review
Once you pick up a book by Thornton, you can't put it down. They are infectious!
- Michael Banes | Bykota Ministries
If you love a good legal drama with lots of twists and turns, pick up Southern Justice. You will be an instant fan!
- Judith Trimble | BoxCopy, LLC.