It's just like a scene from one of the CSI episodes where DNA results either prove or disprove someone's innocence. But what do you do when you find out the lab messed up and the tech lied on the stand? And what will happen to the convictions that were based on the lab's testimony?

Lester Ray Barnes, convicted of raping and murdering a young woman, is one such example. He's awaiting his execution when he finds out that freedom could be just an attorney away. Into the scene walks lawyer Roland Booth, who sees fame and dollar signs if he represents Barnes and gets him off death row and released from prison. Now, bring in true crime author Regan Landry, who wants to get to the bottom of this disaster and possibly write another bestseller. As usual, things never go as planned.

After Barnes is released, more women turn up dead and his attorney is missing. All of the evidence points to Lester Ray, who's disappeared, but a few of the clues don't make sense. Was a guilty man released to kill again? Or are the latest victims the work of a copy cat killer? Regan and FBI Special Agent Mitch Peyton are closing in, but now the killer's become interested in Regan. Not realizing the danger she's in, Regan continues her obsession to uncover information concerning Eddie Kroll, a man her late father kept files on. While Regan is finally getting to the truth about Eddie, the killer is getting closer to his next victim. When Mitch discovers shocking information, he has to locate Regan fast and warn her.

FINAL TRUTH is the last installment in Ms. Stewart's Truth series. Although all of the books stand alone, I'm glad I read them in order. Stewart has a flair for writing a great mystery with a touch of romance. The characters are rich, complex and intelligent. I anxiously await another series from this author.