by D. W. Buffa
First published 2001
Judge Calvin Jeffries lies dead, the first sitting judge ever killed in office. Criminal defense attorney Joseph Antonelli takes the case that puts him at the center of an investigation that strikes directly at the justice system itself. The murder was bold enough to target the very heart of the courts, and Antonelli must navigate the complex web of motives behind such an audacious crime. As he digs deeper, the case exposes a trail of corruption, broken lives, and vengeance that reaches into the foundations of the legal system. The investigation leads to a trial that forces everyone involved to confront hard questions about crime, punishment, and whether justice truly exists. Antonelli finds himself questioning not just who killed Judge Jeffries, but whether the system he serves can deliver real justice at all.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, legal-thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, investigation, moral-dilemma
Audio Cassette · Warner Adult
Content warnings: violence