This is the true story of an epic courtroom showdown. Two of the nation s largest corporations stand accused of causing the deaths of children. Representing the bereaved parents, the unlikeliest of heroes emerges: a young, flamboyant Porcsche-driving lawyer who hopes to win millions of dollars and ends up nearly losing everything-including his sanity. A Civil Action is the searing, compelling tale of a legal system gone awry-one in which greed and power fight and unending stuggle against justice. Yet it is also the story of how one man can ultimately make a difference. With an unstoppable narrative power reminiscent of Truman Capote s In Cold Blood. A Civil Action is an unforgettable reading experience that leaves the reader both shocked and enlightened.