This work investigates the potential miscarriage of justice in the 1970 conviction of Arthur Allan Thomas for the double murder of Harvey and Jeannette Crewe. David A. Yallop, an investigative journalist, utilizes primary source documents, police records, and witness interviews to challenge the prosecution's narrative. The book argues that systemic corruption and evidence tampering led to the wrongful imprisonment of an innocent man.

This book is widely recognized as a significant piece of investigative journalism that directly influenced public opinion and the eventual pardon of Arthur Allan Thomas. Experts note that the text provides a dense, meticulous examination of trial transcripts and police procedures.