Hate Crime: A Novel Of Suspense -

Bernhardt expertly explores the "passions" behind heinous crimes, contrasting the love between partners with the blind, destructive hate of bigotry. Final Verdict

The story kicks off when a mother pleads with Tulsa defense attorney Ben Kincaid to represent her son, Johnny Christensen. The catch? Johnny is a self-proclaimed bigot with a national reputation for hate, accused of the brutal murder of a gay man in Evanston, Illinois. Hate Crime: A Novel of Suspense

Are you a fan of that tackle real-world social issues, or do you prefer your mysteries more focused on the whodunnit aspect? Hate Crime: A Novel of Suspense: Bernhardt, William Johnny is a self-proclaimed bigot with a national

This novel is often cited by fans as a turning point for Kincaid’s character, as his past and present collide in ways that force him to re-evaluate his own ethics. Initially, Ben refuses

Initially, Ben refuses. He has personal reasons—secrets that tie back to his own past—that make the case a non-starter. But his partner, Christina McCall, sees things differently. She takes the case to Chicago, stepping into a firestorm of public outcry and deadly violence.