The Last Word: A Legal Thriller

Attorney Jack Hamilton practices law in the opioid-affected Rust Belt, struggling with the overdose death of his son and the end of his marriage. His legal practice is failing when Rebecca Monroe—a CEO, socialite, and his former lover—reappears in his life. Rebecca is charged with murdering Buffalo's most powerful and beloved politician. Jack takes on her defense despite no longer trusting her, facing a city convinced of her guilt and a courtroom already set against her. As the trial progresses, secrets about Rebecca's past and the city's corruption emerge. Jack's investigation into the truth becomes increasingly dangerous, threatening both his career and his safety. He must work through layers of betrayal and corruption to identify the actual killer and confront his own past.