In 1999, the man who supposedly gave Jack proof that he himself committed the crime, rather than the man executed for it, is blackmailing the governor over threatening to reveal that the governor let an innocent man die.

Meanwhile Jack gets an admitted killer, Eddie Goss, free on a technicality. When Goss is killed, all evidence points to Jack. Jack must struggle to clear himself, at the same time fighting, together with his father, against their psychopathic tormentor who seems bent on revenge dating back to Fernandez.

This is a first novel, featuring Jack Swyteck. It is a well written, well plotted legal thriller with many twists and turns which keep the reader guessing. There are a series of violent episodes which only add to the suspense.

This is an excellent, easy, enjoyable read, which leaves the reader hoping for further episodes in the life of Jack Swyteck.