First Victim

In First Victim, Judge Alice D. McKerrity’s life begins to unravel as she presides over a difficult murder trial, while her personal secrets and tumultuous home life come to the fore. As she encounters haunting memories and mysterious phenomena, Alice is driven to confront her past and a hidden truth that threatens her very sense of reality. Narrated from multiple perspectives, the story explores themes of justice, guilt, and retribution in a suspenseful journey that challenges her sense of self and safety.