Murder destroys Marcy Lane’s homecoming when she is arrested for the brutal killing of her high school sweetheart. She turns to Elton Fightmaster to defend her against a DA determined to make a name for himself with the conviction of a famous Hollywood star.
Elton discovers the woman he has loved his entire life has betrayed him by withholding secrets from her past for which he cannot build a defense strong enough to save her from conviction for a crime she did not commit.