Defending a flashy, big-time Houston lawyer who is accusedof killing his wife, Dallas attorney Bino Phillips becomes involved with asultry blues singer, a vindictive judge, and a hired killer with a cleanlinessfetish. Before long Bino will uncover corruption and conspiracies perpetratedby those on both sides of the law. And with all the deals being made, Bino isleft to sort it out on his own.