First published 1996
As a child is brutally attacked, a conflicted public defender fights to defend the seemingly guilty suspect. But Sybylla's investigation exposes a web of disturbing connections—from a shadowy trial consulting firm to the nomination of a Supreme Court justice. Can she uncover the truth before a chilling conspiracy claims another victim?
Genres: mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigation, unreliable-narrator
Setting: New York, New York (N.Y.), New York (State)
448 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Onyx
Content warnings: violence