Rick Holton is an up-and-coming reporter at a news station. When convicted serial killer Jackson Riley asks to be executed, Rick knows it is the story of a lifetime. heading to jail, Rick is given the exclusive on Jackson's story. Unbelievably Rick finds himself liking Jackson and empathizing with the man. He also finds his own life falling apart as his anger rises with a new colleague. The story realistically demonstrates how a simple, everyday situation can trigger deep, primeval emotions within us, which we may wish to remain hidden but on occasion rise to the surface. It also begs the question, are all of us capable of murder given the right set of circumstances? It could easily happen to anyone, this book reminds us how even those we trust, can become corrupted by the dark side in a moment of anger.