Baldacci, David  
  
  
    Decker is visiting his hometown of Burlington
 Ohio
 when he's approached by a man named Meryl Hawkins. Hawkins is a convicted murderer. In fact
 he's the very first killer Decker ever put behind bars. But he's innocent
 he claims. Now suffering from terminal cancer
 it's his dying wish that Decker clear his name. It's unthinkable. The case was open and shut
 with rock solid forensic evidence. But then Hawkins later turns up dead with a bullet in his head
 and even Decker begins to have doubts. Is it possible that he really did get it wrong
 all those years ago? Decker's determined to uncover the truth
 no matter the personal cost. But solving a case this cold may be impossible
 especially when it becomes clear that someone doesn't want the old case reopened. Someone who is willing to kill to keep the truth buried
 and hide a decades-old secret that may have devastating repercussions...