A Descending Spiral - by Marc Bookman (Hardcover)

The Death Penalty: A Modern Take on a Primitive Practice by Marc Bookman is a thought-provoking collection of essays that delve into the flaws of the criminal justice system and its application of the death penalty.

With a voice that is both literary and journalistic, Bookman exposes the dark absurdities and fatal inanities that undermine the logic of capital punishment.

Through a detailed examination of seemingly "ordinary" capital cases over the last thirty years, Bookman reveals how violent crime brings out our worst human instincts - revenge, fear, retribution, and prejudice - and how these emotions are amplified by the criminal legal system's weaknesses.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of the death penalty and the need for reform.