By: William Landay

Andy Barber has been an assistant district attorney for two decades. He is respected. Admired in the courtroom. Happy at home with the loves of his life: his wife, Laurie, and their teenage son, Jacob. Then Andy’s quiet suburb is stunned by a shocking crime: a young boy stabbed to death in a leafy park. And an even greater shock: The accused is Andy’s own son—shy, awkward, mysterious Jacob.

Andy believes in Jacob’s innocence. Any parent would. But the pressure mounts. Damning evidence. Doubt. A faltering marriage. The neighbors’ contempt. A murder trial that threatens to obliterate Andy’s family. It is the ultimate test for any parent: How far would you go to protect your child? It is a test of devotion. A test of how well a parent can know a child. For Andy Barber, a man with an iron will and a dark secret, it is a test of guilt and innocence in the deepest sense.

How far would you go?

Review:

I simply cannot adequately explain how much I enjoyed this novel.

I had been really excited to read this story after reading the back of the book.

I did not, however realize it would be one of those books I simply couldn’t put down. I’m sure you know the type I’m talking about. The ones you devour. They keep you up at night because you can’t stop reading. This was one of “those”.

It not only kept me guessing on Jacob’s guilt or innocence, but I really enjoyed the in depth look at how the family dealt with the situation. It’s an emotional roller coaster ride that leaves you wondering, “what would I do”?.

I recommend this book to anyone looking for a novel that keeps you guessing. Fast pasted and full of grit.