About the book: 2009 / Once upon a time, Jack Tobin and Mickey Kelly were inseparable, but their friendship did not stand the test of time... Many years later, Tobin, who became one of the most famous lawyers of the country, comes to Mika's funeral - and learns that Rudy, the only son of his former friend, has been sentenced to death. Jack decides to do everything to save Rudy. Having studied the case, he understands: the evidence was manipulated, the trial was conducted with gross violations. The senior investigator, the prosecutor and the judge conspired to pin the murder on a weak and sick young man. Perhaps they are covering up for the real criminal? Tobin must find out as quickly as possible - as time is running out before Rudy's execution…