Andy Barber has been an assistant district attorney in his suburban Massachusetts county for more than twenty years. When a shocking crime shatters their New England town, Andy is blindsided by what happens next: his fourteen-year-old son is charged with the murder of a fellow student. As the crisis reveals how little a father knows about his son, Andy will face a trial of his own-- between loyalty and justice, between truth and allegation, between a past he's tried to bury and a future he cannot conceive.
How far would you go and what would you do for your child? What is your responsibly to society if you know that a loved one has a mental condition that requires monitoring? This book delves into the issues of nature vs. nurture, genetics, loyalty and ethics. It alternates between the courtroom trial and the Barber's family history. The courtroom dialog style makes this a quick read, and the plot line brings up some ideas to really make you think. Highly recommended.
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