This is the story of Edward, a naive young man who lives in Turnbuckle, Colorado. On the night of his twenty-first birthday, he and two friends go to Lucky's Bar to celebrate the occasion with a "manly" buzz. Their merriment is cut short, however, when they're shockingly accused of a terrible crime. The friends quickly discover that jail-life presents numerous challenges that must be overcome in order to survive. For Edward, in particular, it is a race against time; even as the truth regarding the incident at Lucky's is revealed, his life sinks into the depths of despair. Complicating matters, Edward has a secret - and it's tearing him apart inside. In this exciting story about friends and criminals, the author explores the salient aspects of our human nature. With a fresh perspective, he provides a disturbing glimpse of human depravity in all of its ugliness. But rather than simply leaving the reader feeling morose and depressed, he also provides up-lifting examples of character traits that are worthy of emulation.