Phoenix Wright is a legendary lawyer. He has proven many people innocent when they are accused of murder. The real killers are given the guilty verdict they deserve. That is, until one certain murderer escapes prison and has teamed up with another individual to take revenge on Phoenix for convicting them! He will have to track down the killer with the help of his trusty assistant, Maya Fey as an event-filled story unfolds! [BOOK ONE OF THE SERIES]

Phoenix has finally gotten his badge back but he won't take any cases. That's until 'she' asks for help. How can he win when the prosecutor is Mr Edgeworths trainee.