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Debut author Jessie Clark delivers a heart-pounding legal thriller that asks: What happens when the justice system itself becomes criminal? The Clemency Protocol follows Maya Reeves, a rising attorney at a prestigious Chicago law firm, who receives an anonymous tip about eight wrongfully convicted women. With only forty-eight hours to prove their innocence before crucial evidence disappears, Maya uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of Chicago's legal and political establishment. "This novel was inspired by the incredible work of organizations like the Innocence Project," says Clark. "Every year, wrongfully convicted people are exonerated—but for every one who gets justice, how many remain behind bars? The Clemency Protocol explores what happens when the system meant to protect us is weaponized against the innocent." The novel tackles timely themes of justice reform, corruption, and the courage required to challenge powerful institutions. With authentic legal detail an