The brutal murder of a woman in a small Arizona border town leads to a captivating investigation and a jury trial distinguished by witnesses of questionable character, unexplained evidence, and unexpected surprise and suspense. An aspiring young lawyer handles the most important case of his career and soon learns that the pursuit of truth and justice is often complicated and unpredictable. "In his debut novel, Shamas fictionalizes a horrifying murder case.... [The author's] prosaic approach...is deeply engrossing. Characters behave like real people, not larger-than-life figures. Readers are granted unusual behind-the-scenes access as the legal team grapples with setbacks and questions the innocence of a client accused of a serious, disturbing crime. Ultimately, the book offers a compelling and eerie look at the American justice system. Shamas' understated approach is a welcome change in the genre of legal fiction." - Kirkus Reviews