The story follows Annie Laird, a single mother and sculptor selected as a juror in a high-stakes trial for a powerful mob boss.

The story explores themes of obsession, the corruption of justice, and the lengths a parent will go to protect their child.

In a legal context, a juror is a citizen randomly selected from a community cross-section to serve as an impartial "judge of the facts" in a trial. 1. Core Responsibilities

Jury service is a civic duty. A jury decides the facts of a case in accordance with principles of the law as explained by a judge. United States Courts (.gov) Responding to the needs of 21st century jurors