Johnnie E. Sanders

SMEARED, a political charged suspense. Bonds are strengthened, ties are broken, images are built and destroyed. Mind games are played, mixing facts and lies -- the bottom line is every penny counts in the quest for power, and all is fair in love, war and politics. Birmingham City's public defender Devin James is possessed by his own personal affairs while Jackson Wallace, a city prosecutor, turned city councilman networks resources to fund his dream of becoming the next mayor. Part of Jackson Wallace's appeal is his dark side, his ruthless determination that bordered on being vaguely cruel to make sure justice is served or just to have his way -- branding himself as the city's watchdog