“A spellbinding tale about the men and women who dispence justice from the bench.” —Associated Press “Wood combines colorful, behind-the-scenes details with a nonstop plot.” —Library Journal “William P. Wood . . . knows the intricacies and ironies of the legal system. He also knows how to employ them to weave a compelling story.” —San Diego Union “William P. Wood, a former prosecutor, knows well how to surprise and engross us.” —Vincent Bugliosi, international bestselling author of Helter Skelter “Wood clearly knows the inner workings of the judicial system.” —Publishers Weekly “What Joseph Wambaugh did for law enforcement, William P. Wood will do for the judiciary.” —Tulsa World “Fast-moving . . . Fascinating . . . Convincing . . . Chillingly informative.” —Sacramento Bee