"Hardy and Glitsky are embroiled in a murder that begins
in the upper echelons of San Francisco society, where
money and political influence collide." "It starts with a
double homicide. Because of the high profiles of the
victims - a politically connected socialite and his
glamorous fiancee - the mayor of San Francisco herself
demands that a high-ranking detective be put on the case.
And so Abe Glitsky is thrust into the controversial
investigation." "Dan Cuneo, the officer already working
the case, is immediately wary of Glitsky and doesn't hide
his distrust. Matters are made worse when Cuneo starts to
focus on his primary suspect - who also happens to be an
old girlfriend of Dismas Hardy's. For Hardy and Glitsky,
this is an awkward and uncomfortable coincidence. But for
Cuneo, it's proof positive of collusion, and yet another
instance of Glitsky cheating with his insider friends and
cronies." Convinced that Hardy's client is the wrong
suspect, Glitsky breaks ranks within the police department
to continue his own investigation. As Hardy's murder trial
builds to its stunning conclusion, Glitsky's search for
the truth does more than fuel suspicion against the two
men. It reveals a trail of deception that leads beyond San
Francisco, where exposing desperate secrets can be the
most deadly offense.