First published 1998
Gideon Page sits in his Little Rock law office, reviewing files that could make or break his legal career. The Arkansas defense attorney faces complex cases that test both his courtroom skills and his personal ethics. Page must navigate the murky waters of the legal system while dealing with difficult clients, opposing counsel, and his own moral compass. Each case brings new challenges that force him to examine what justice really means. The courtroom becomes a battleground where Page fights not just for his clients, but for his own understanding of right and wrong. As legal pressures mount, Page discovers that practicing law means more than just winning cases.
Genres: fiction, crime, contemporary, legal-thriller
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, moral-ambiguity
Setting: Little Rock, Arkansas
Period: Contemporary
292 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday