Already a highly successful lawyer, Daniel Savage has just been promoted
to the position of Crown Court judge--though jealous colleagues whisper
that his promotion might be due to the fact that he is black. He decides
that it's finally time to settle down, forswear philandering, and
rededicate himself to his family. His teenage children require a
father's attention, and his career demands responsible behavior.
But this supposed pillar of society has been leading a double life for
far too long. Just when he seems to have it all--success, money, a
wonderful family--everything is about to fall apart. On the eve of a
shocking murder trial, a young woman from his past--who holds an
explosive secret that could threaten both his family and his
career--begins making mysterious phone calls to his house. As lives and
lies tangle inside his courtroom, Judge Savage finds his own existence
spiraling downward into violence, blackmail, deception, and confusion
that will keep readers guessing to the last page.