Theodore Boone is thirteen and wants nothing more than to swap homeroom for the courtroom; he lives for big trials. Now the biggest murder case in his city's history is set to begin.
In the packed court, a husband awaits trail for his wife's murder. Is he a dagerous criminal or an innocent victim?
THe case takes a sinister twist when Theo uncovers a surprise witness with his own problems to hide. But Theodore is sworn to secrecy and time is running out.
Can Theo find a way to bring the killer to justice... or will a guilty man get away with murder?