He was granted early parole because of his astounding educational achievements while in prison .
The story begins with Carl Moss about to be released from prison after serving five years of a 30 - year sentence for complicity in two murders .
Carl Moss was granted early parole because of Carl Moss ' astounding educational achievements while in prison .
The story begins with Carl Moss about to be released from prison after serving five years of a 30 - year sentence for complicity in two murders .