This book was one of the worst I've ever read. No hyperbole (unlike Meltzer's absurd use of it). Meltzer's dialogue is not only flat, it leaves you cringing. Like listening to the kid in French class horribly mispronouncing the language. Additionally, Meltzer did little or no research into the actual events of an A.D.A. in New York City. There is no way a defendant and his lawyer would be present in the Grand Jury during the presentation of other witnesses; the defendant would be present only for his own portion. Read Turow for a decent legal thriller. Don't waste a penny on Meltzer (and I actully kinda liked "The Tenth Justice" -- despite having the same implausible dialogue problem!).