Corruption, power, and the price of truth are at the center of a new legal thriller that’s already earning strong praise from critics and crime writers alike. Illusions of Trust is the latest novel from award-winning author Jeffrey S. Stephens, and it draws heavily from his decades of real-world experience as a practicing attorney in New York City and Connecticut.

Joining us now is Jeffrey Stephens, author of Illusions of Trust, his ninth traditionally published novel and the first in a new legal thriller series.