After a brief back-and-forth with the author, I've decided to amend my review somewhat. My first comment, "[T]hey can't write themselves out of a paper bag," is unduly harsh and inappropriate, and I apologize for that. Though I was disappointed in this book, Protess and Warden are both award-winning reporters and writers who, as I pointed out, have done much good, and they don't deserve such a slam or an affront to their professional calling. I'm sorry.I am not, however, suddenly giving "A Promise of Justice" four stars--I gave it that designation here so I wouldn't ruin the average reader listing by giving the book two stars twice. I still give it two (would give it two-and-a-half if that was possible), but I still recommend that you read it.