Dimensions
158 x 236 x 31mm
When attorney Paul Madriani takes on the defence of Emiliano Ruiz, it looks like a tough case. Ruiz is charged with the murder of Madelyn Chapman, and all the evidence points his way. Most damning of all is the method of killing: a "double tap" shooting where two bullets are fired into the victim in quick succession, the trademark of a military assassin. Ruiz is a former professional soldier.
Madriani starts to investigate all aspects of Chapman's life. Most intriguing is the contract awarded to her software company to develop Information for Security. IFS has since September 11 become one of government's pet projects, with its potential to scrutinise the activities of every last citizen. But intelligence intended to thwart terrorism could fall into the hands of individuals eager to make millions. Chapman was at the centre of this dangerous clash of interests.
Madriani's revelations about IFS are dynamite. They might save his client - but they make Madriani himself the focus of men without conscience.
