Publisher's Synopsis
In the summer of 1962, the Southern Alabama town of Alistair draws national attention when a young White doctor is accused of brutally killing the unborn child of a Black sixteen-year-old girl. The girl's father, a prominent local prosecutor, pledges to zealously pursue justice. The extraordinary trial that follows takes a myriad of unexpected twists and turns, becoming more a Shakespearean tragedy than a standard judicial proceeding. As each new development unfolds, those connected with the trial, including the spectators, are compelled to examine their perceptions of racial differences as well as their core beliefs regarding abortion. By trial's end, it isn't just the twelve members of the jury who must make a life-changing decision. Expect to be captivated as you journey through this gripping legal thriller.
