Multiple 5-Star Reviews on Reader's Favorite!

Joshua Ryan is a disgraced lawyer in desperate need of redemption, and one case could turn everything around.

When Rabbi Carl Rubin's wife is found strangled, the shockwaves reach far beyond the quiet boundaries of Summit County. Rabbi Rubin, a respected spiritual leader with deep connections to Israeli politics, quickly becomes the prime suspect. Desperate to clear his name, he turns to Ryan, whose own salvation hinges on winning the case.

From the mountains of Summit County to the ancient streets of Jerusalem and the boulevards of Paris, Ryan and his team are pursued not only by the legal system but by a crooked prosecutor's relentless detectives. With everything on the line, the trial culminates in a stunning forensic twist that sends shockwaves through the courtroom. But as the dust settles, Ryan and the rabbi must ask themselves—was it the redemption they were truly seeking?

"This is a terrific, fast-paced read about the dark side of law enforcement and the judiciary. Norman Shabel has a masterful command of the interaction of cops, judges and defense lawyers and he as presented that to us with an added dose of international intrigue in his compelling debut novel. I couldn't put it down." —Judge Napolitano

"This tense legal thriller, with an added dose of international intrigue, will keep you fully engaged from the first page to the very last word"...Written Word Media