Super Short Summary

In Pleasantville by Attica Locke, lawyer Jay Porter, who has withdrawn from his career following his wife's death, is pulled back into the legal world to defend Neal Hathorne, the nephew of a mayoral candidate accused of murdering a young campaign worker. Through his investigation, Jay uncovers political corruption and deeper conspiracies intertwined with the case. Issues of class action lawsuits, wrongful death, and political manipulation are central to the narrative.