Vengeance

The narrative follows a journalist who forms a bond with an inmate at Angola prison while seeking to uncover the truth about the inmate's alleged crime. This journey leads him to confront his own history and reflect on broader themes such as guilt, penance, racial bias, and the complexities of punitive justice in America. Through this exploration, the novel delves into the moral ambiguities of the justice system and the personal impacts of crime and punishment.