Hate Crime - Tapa dura

Entreated by the mother of a hate-crime suspect to defend her son, who has been charged with brutalizing and murdering a gay man, Tulsa defense attorney Ben Kincaid hides secret reasons for wanting to refuse the case, but is prompted by unforeseen circumstances to attend the trial in Chicago alongside partner Christina McCall. (Suspense)

William Bernhardt is the author of many books, including Primary Justice, Double Jeopardy, Silent Justice, Murder One, Criminal Intent, and Death Row. He has twice won the Oklahoma Book Award for Best Fiction, and in 2000 he was presented the H. Louise Cobb Distinguished Author Award “in recognition of an outstanding body of work in which we understand ourselves and American society at large.” A former trial attorney, Bernhardt has received several awards for his public service. He lives in Tulsa with his wife, Kirsten, and their children, Harry, Alice, and Ralph.