Author Nancy Crampton-Brophy often writes stories about female protagonists who fantasize about killing their own husbands. In a shocking and ironic turn of events, Brophy faces accusations of doing the same thing in real life.

When police officer John O'Keefe is found dead, his girlfriend, Karen Read, is charged in connection with his death. What begins as a shocking tragedy quickly ignites a firestorm that captures national attention as Karen fights to clear her name.