In this gritty legal thriller set in present-day Mississippi, John Clements is a Jackson attorney in search of his moral center, as well as a victory in a black-on-white capital murder case. Ultimately, the two goals are irreconcilable and Clements must face a decision of conscience that has serious consequences--more serious than he imagines.When Clements wins a pretrial victory, his murderous client goes on a killing spree, eliminating all enemies...