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. Hate Crime: A Novel of Suspense
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