"Politician Robert Sulzberger is accused of murder. His enemies want blood. And criminal defense attorney Tex Hunter is the only hope he has left. Robert Sulzberger appeared to have a perfect life--a respected position in the City Council, a lovely family, a house with all the trimmings--but behind the fac?ade, his life was crumbling. Drawn into a world of crime and corruption, Sulzberger couldn't find a way out. He couldn't escape. And when he tried to walk away, he found himself behind bars. The trial captures the media's attention and the dark forces of politics are thrown into the limelight. As the son of a convicted serial killer, Tex Hunter knows how dangerous those forces can be. In a case full of twists and turns, Hunter must battle against deception, fraud, and cover-ups; risking everything in the most difficult case of his career. Can justice triumph against corruption? Or will the dark side of politics bury the truth forever?"-- back cover.