Matlock (1986)

Episode Overview

Mary Ann Newton's new book, Secret Confessions, claims to be a work of fiction, but it appears to reveal hidden truths about the people in her small town. After an assassination attempt on her life accidentally injures a local reverend, Matlock is enlisted to defend the man accused of the crime. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Matlock begins to suspect that Mary Ann might not be the intended victim after all, unraveling a web of secrets that could put more lives at risk.