Some secrets are worth protecting, and others are worth killing for.
Timothy Shea, a clinical psychologist at an elite clinic, is unexpectedly thrust into the middle of a murder investigation. In the face of overwhelming circumstantial evidence, he claims he is being framed. As he pursues exculpatory evidence, he discovers a deep, dark secret involving patients at the clinic—one implicating renowned psychiatrist Abner Reeves. Professional ethics—the patient's privilege—bar Timothy from disclosing Reeves' conduct. What is Timothy supposed to do when the confidential information he uncovers is crucial to his defense, not to mention vital to his patients' welfare?
If he cannot pierce the privilege legally, Timothy must find another way to get to the truth. He starts an investigation of his own, but Reeves discovers what Timothy is up to and blocks his path forward. Reeves will not be satisfied until Timothy is convicted of murder. To ensure that happens, Reeves provides information to the police that all but seals Timothy's fate. On the eve of trial, Timothy desperately confronts Reeves in a battle to see whose version of the truth will prevail.
Penned by a nationally recognized white-collar defense lawyer, the psychological and legal thriller delves into ethical dilemmas and legal strategies with pulse-pounding tension demonstrating that everyone has a secret.
