The Scorpions stalked through the worst nightmares of ordinary Americans - and when they rode out of Santa Fe, they left a trail of empty bottles, an alleged rape victim - and found themselves accused of a brutal murder. Will Alexander was the hottest defence lawyer in New Mexico, in court and between the sheets. But life in the fast line, a broken marriage and a serious drink problem had put his career on the skids. The Scorpions lived their outlaw creed to the hilt. Will was convinced of their innocence but soon he was fighting the case of his life. How could he defend men who held the law in open contempt?