In Holt Douglass line of work theres nothing sweeter than a confession of guilt Assistant DA Holt Douglas makes his living exposing lies and sending criminals to jail in Ashley County Georgia His job is always easier when defendants instead of remaining silent blame someone else or try to excuse their actions With a confession in his hand Holt knows a guilty plea will soon follow But lurking in Holts past is a dark secret that could end his successful career and possibly his relationship with Angelina his hoped for fiance When Holt reopens a cold case involving the death of the towns wealthiest businessman--allegedly killed by a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest--Holt doesnt believe it was suicide Instead he suspects murder As he investigates Holts own guilt threatens to destroy him and the cause of justice hes sworn to serve While he knows his own confession could absolve him of his sin it could cost him his future Will he survive long enough to uncover the true crime that this small southern town has been hiding.
