1973. A mother, armed with a gun, and daughter ride their horses up to the family ranch and walk inside. Shots are fired and no one is there to witness the death of a man, husband and father to the women. It seems to be an open and shut case. That is until the case is assigned to the infamous trial lawyer Dan Morgan, who will win his cases at all costs. The novel is told from the perspective of his young protégé, Doug McKenzie, who learns that sometimes isn't always everything.

This is a real man's novel. There are golf tournaments, cattle ranches, and lots of cigar. In fact, once the trial starts, and it does by the second chapter or so, it's a look at the good-old boy system of the early seventies. The legal aspect of this novel is perfect for law students or anyone interested in the hard details of a criminal legal trial. Many people and writing heavy weights like James Patterson have reviewed this book already as a page-turner. It wasn't for me. The legal aspect of the novel was so tedious that I felt it obscured the story. However, the characters felt real. If legal proceedings are your thing, then you've found your book. Grab a copy and enjoy!