Hate Crime: A Novel Of Suspense – High-Quality

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.

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. Johnny admits to the beating but insists he

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