Vic Frierson's book In the Company of a Known Felon discusses the author's perceptions of the federal prison system. It is gleaned from his experiences as an inmate at the Federal Prison Camp at Cumberland (MD). Along the way, Vic provides case studies of eight of his fellow inmates, obtained through personal interviews. Each man openly tells his intriguing story, as well as shares his individual insights about the prison system, its shortcomings and missed opportunities.