Hate Crime: A Novel Of Suspense May 2026

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.

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. Hate Crime: A Novel of Suspense

In the world of legal thrillers, few authors manage to balance high-stakes courtroom drama with raw, social commentary quite like . If you haven’t yet picked up Hate Crime: A Novel of Suspense , you’re missing out on one of the most ambitious entries in the long-running Ben Kincaid series. While it is part of a series, Hate

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. In the world of legal thrillers, few authors

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

Johnny admits to the beating but insists he left the victim alive. To win, Christina must find evidence of a second killer in a city that already has the noose ready.

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