Rick Thomas stole drug-cartel evidence from a government facility. And spent three years in a federal prison.

Attorney Erin Morgan has a rule: never defend the bad guys. But Rick Thomas, quiet and self-assured, doesn''t seem bad. That''s why she agrees to defend him against what he swears is a trumped-up murder charge. She''s ignoring her experience and listening to her instincts instead.

But psychologist and expert witness Kelly Chapman is listening to her instincts, too. And they''re saying that Rick Thomas is lying to Erin. That he''s keeping secrets. That he''s a dangerous man. And that, despite everything, maybe he''s one of the good guys….