This is an intriguing Texas-set legal thriller that has medical, political, and journalistic elements that keep the story moving.
Telling the story of a former Marine who endures hell after being accused of molesting his girlfriend’s young daughter, I found this to be a realistic look at the Texas criminal justice system and a good reminder to avoid at all costs using a public defender as your attorney if ever charged with a crime.
Some of the subject matter regarding the child abuse was difficult for me to listen to, especially the more graphic details, but I realize this was necessary in telling the story.
Narration is strong throughout with exquisite inflection. The narrator is especially good at doing different characters’ voices, and being from Texas myself I can attest that his Southern accent is spot-on.
Parts of the book tangential to the main story tended to meander a bit, and I found myself most drawn to the courtroom drama, but overall this was a very entertaining and enjoyable listen.
*I was given a free review copy of this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.