"For Jamie Brock, prosecuting criminals is not about cutting deals. In her three years as assistant DA, she's never plea-bargained a case and vows she never will. Then a powerful defense attorney is indicted for murder and devises a way to bring the entire justice system to a screeching halt. Prisoners begin rejecting deals. Prosecutors are overwhelmed. Felons walk free on technicalities. To break the logjam and convict her nemesis, Jamie must violate every principle that has guided her young career. But she has little choice" -- Cover verso.