The story kicks off when a mother pleads with Tulsa defense attorney Ben Kincaid to represent her son, Johnny Christensen. The catch? Johnny is a self-proclaimed bigot with a national reputation for hate, accused of the brutal murder of a gay man in Evanston, Illinois.
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. Hate Crime: A Novel of Suspense
What makes Hate Crime stand out from your standard "whodunnit" is the psychological tension between the leads. The story kicks off when a mother pleads
Originally released in 2004, this 13th installment of the Kincaid saga remains hauntingly relevant today. It doesn't just ask "who did it?"—it asks "how do we defend the indefensible?" This novel is often cited by fans as
In the world of legal thrillers, few authors manage to balance high-stakes courtroom drama with raw, social commentary quite like . If you haven’t yet picked up Hate Crime: A Novel of Suspense , you’re missing out on one of the most ambitious entries in the long-running Ben Kincaid series.
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.