The novel is celebrated for its sharp environmental and emotional contrasts:

: The story jumps between the high-pressure, dangerous atmosphere of New York City courtrooms and the "antebellum charm" and rigid traditions of Charleston.

: Readers from sites like Casa del Libro highlight the book's look into personal growth and professional ethics. What Readers Say

The story centers on , a high-powered Manhattan assistant district attorney. Her life is upended when she takes on the prosecution of a suspected serial killer, Luke Quentin. As the trial approaches, Alexa’s seventeen-year-old daughter, Savannah, begins receiving terrifying threatening letters.