Abstract:
Paul Tyson discovers that his research data on global warming in Lake Michigan have been stolen and published by fellow student Ronald Withers. Paul confronts Withers and threatens to break his neck if he doesn’t confess and retract the plagiarized article. Later, Withers is found comatose with massive head trauma aboard the research ship Halcyon. Paul is charged with aggravated assault, and as Withers barely clings to life, the charge is likely to be elevated to murder one. Out on bail but unable to control his anger, Paul struggles to salvage his career and his relationship with partner Joan Brockton.