Attorney Mickey Haller agrees to reprosecute convicted child murderer Jason Jessup when the DA's office allows Haller's ex-wife Maggie McPherson and half-brother detective Harry Bosch to assist. After spending twenty-four years in prison, Jessup has been exonerated by DNA evidence - but Haller is convinced he's guilty. Some violence. Bestseller. Sequel to "Nine dragons" and "Brass verdict", followed by "Drop" and "Fifth witness". 2010.