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

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. Hate Crime: A Novel of Suspense

What makes Hate Crime stand out from your standard "whodunnit" is the psychological tension between the leads. Are you a fan of that tackle real-world

While it is part of a series, Hate Crime works remarkably well as a standalone thriller for anyone interested in the intersection of law and social justice. Just be prepared: the truth in this courtroom is rarely pretty. But his partner, Christina McCall, sees things differently

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.