Jordan, an eleven-year-old handicapped boy, is in danger of losing his father, the only family he has ever known. Abandoning her child at birth and now married to a wealthy man, Jordan's mother demands full custody of Jordan. Attorney Evan Scott is hired by Jordan's father and the fight begins. Scott soon uncovers a conspiracy involving the judge and defense counsel. To what lengths will Scott go to win the case? And, at what cost to his career? To his family?

John Beckley, a former lawyer, lives in South Carolina. He enjoys tennis and fishing. This is his second novel.