<p><em>A Bird in Your Hand&nbsp;</em>is a true tale of crime, punishment, and justice in mid-20th century Ohio. Two young men set out on a joy ride across the state, looking for fun and romance, but instead they&#39;re caught up in the murder of a police officer.&nbsp;</p><p>The story, spanning 40 years, weaves together the many aspects of their case and its aftermath.&nbsp;</p><p>Author Frank Johnson, son of the trial&#39;s presiding judge, reveals the personal side of making life-or-death decisions. Author Jeff John, an educator and journalist, uses meticulous detail to bring court documents, interviews, and research to life.&nbsp;</p><p>This little-known case of ambiguous justice connects in big ways to our changing legal system and the rights of the accused, from the Miranda Rights decision to the controversial Ohio governor&#39;s prisoner work program still in place today.</p>