Defense attorney Paul Madriani takes on a murder case where the key witness holds secrets that could make or break his defense. The prosecution builds their case around testimony that seems ironclad, but Madriani suspects the witness knows more than they reveal on the stand. As he digs deeper into the evidence, Madriani uncovers connections between the victim, the accused, and the witness that complicate his strategy. The courtroom becomes a battlefield where truth and deception blur. Madriani must decide how far to push his investigation when the witness's credibility becomes central to his client's fate. The case tests his skills as both lawyer and investigator while forcing him to confront the moral complexities of the justice system.
Genres: mystery, crime, contemporary, legal-thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, moral-dilemma
Paperback · Samenw. uitgeverijen Meulenhoff Boekerij