This book is a profound work of non-fiction that focuses on the author's experiences as a young lawyer fighting for the rights of those wrongfully convicted or excessively punished. The narrative primarily revolves around the case of a black man sentenced to death for a crime he didn't commit. The author not only exposes the inherent racial bias and systemic flaws in the American criminal justice system, but also provides a compelling argument for compassion in the pursuit of justice.

"The Predators' Ball" is an investigative piece that dives into the world of high-stakes Wall Street finance during the 1980s. The book focuses on the rise and fall of a prominent investment banking firm, highlighting its role in the junk bond market and the leveraged buyout boom. It offers an in-depth look into the firm's practices, its key players, and the ethical and legal issues that eventually led to its downfall. The book also provides a critical examination of the broader financial industry during this time, exploring the impact of deregulation and the culture of greed and excess.

The book is a gripping account of the Groveland Boys, four African American men falsely accused of raping a white woman in Florida in 1949, and the efforts of Thurgood Marshall, a future Supreme Court justice, to defend them. The narrative delves into the depths of racial injustice and violence in the Jim Crow South, and shows how Marshall's fight for the Groveland Boys helped to lay the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement and the desegregation of America.