Of Suspense — Hate Crime: A Novel

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.

If you enjoy the fast-paced, "just one more chapter" style of authors like James Patterson, you’ll find Bernhardt’s pacing equally addictive. It’s a gut-wrenching ride filled with twists that will make you second-guess every judgment you make in the first fifty pages. Hate Crime: A Novel of Suspense

Bernhardt expertly explores the "passions" behind heinous crimes, contrasting the love between partners with the blind, destructive hate of bigotry. Final Verdict This novel is often cited by fans as

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. But his partner, Christina McCall, sees things differently

What makes Hate Crime stand out from your standard "whodunnit" is the psychological tension between the leads.