Hate Crime by William Bernhardt

Hate Crime by William Bernhardt

Bestselling author William Bernhardt is an unsurpassed master at blending psychological suspense with gripping, surprise-filled legal action. Now, Bernhardt and his crusading attorney Ben Kincaid return in a thrilling story of love, hate, and the power of a courtroom to separate deception from the truth.

In Tulsa, Ben Kincaid has built a national reputation as a stalwart defense attorney who will fight tirelessly for his clients. In Evanston, Illinois, Johnny Christensen has built a national reputation as a sadistic bigot who beat and stabbed a gay man and left him to die. When Johnny's mother comes to Ben and begs him to defend her son, he has one secret reason for saying no.

But while Ben turns down the case, his younger, beautiful partner, Christina McCall, does not. Traveling to Chicago and facing an explosion of controversy and deadly violence surrounding the trial, Christina steps into a case that is already nearly lost. Her client's only defense is his claim that he left his victim bludgeoned but alive. To prove that someone else committed the actual murder, Christina needs a little bit of evidence--and a good motive to go with it.

When unforeseen circumstances force Ben Kincaid to enter the trial, the defense attorney sees only one way to prove Johnny's innocence. But Ben's plan means luring a killer out of the woodwork--even though he may kill again. . . .

A novel of gut-wrenching twists and surprises, this thriller brilliantly explores the passions between lovers--and the passions behind society's most heinous crimes. Once again, the remarkable William Bernhardt makes us challenge every assumption, second-guess every judgment, and feel the terror of the truth.

From the Hardcover edition.

Primary Justice, Murder One, Criminal Intent, Death Row, Capitol Murder, Capitol Threat, Capitol Conspiracy, and Nemesis are only a few of William Bernhardt's works. He is one of only a few dozen people to get the H. The Louise Cobb Distinguished Author Award is offered in honor of an remarkable body of work that has influenced how we view ourselves and American culture in general. He's also one of the most well-known writing instructors in the country, teaching at a variety of conferences throughout the year. Bernhardt, a former prosecutor, has won numerous accolades for his public service. He and his wife, Marcia, and their children live in Tulsa.

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ISBN 13	9780345451484
ISBN 10	0345451481
Title	Hate Crime
Author	William Bernhardt
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2005-01-25
Number of pages	432
Prizes	Commended for Oklahoma Book Award (Fiction) 2005
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