Robert Clarence Swanson's extraordinary adult novel, "Diminished Capacity," is based on a 2010 Minnesota real-life criminal case of first-degree sexual assault, and is especially controversial due to who the perpetrator and the victim were.
The story builds in emotional and dramatic tension during the case's trial by jury, mesmerizing the courtroom gallery - and the reader is along for this engrossing and thought-provoking ride.
As one reviewer of the book stated: "Enjoyed immensely. Surprised myself by agreeing with the verdict."
When ordering this book, it should be noted that its content is intelligent but sexually frank.