It is common for lawyers to write books on their experiences after they have been disbarred. He runs into a stranger who agrees to let him see his manuscript. After the man's death, the lawyer claims the book as his own. If and only if the book's popularity skyrockets. Because of his book, he is indicted for the killings of five lawyers. It becomes clear to him that he is now in the position of attempting to prove his innocence in the murders.