Only 47 days left until Larry Durrant's execution, but lawyer Lac McElroy is determined to save his client's life. There are only three small problems: the evidence against Durrant is overwhelming, he's made a full confession, and he wants to die ... But Jac's hungry to make his mark and he knows something just isn't right about Larry Durrant's murder conviction. Trouble is, everyone thinks Larry's guilty, from the Louisiana Governor right down to the accused, who has confessed to the crime and now wants to make peace with his maker. Jac soon discovers that someone doesn't want anyone -- especially a lawyer -- digging around this case. And they'll stop at nothing to make sure Larry's execution goes ahead on schedule. Now Jac must decide whether he's prepared to risk his career, his reputation and his life to save a man who, by his own admission, is a murderer ...