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.

Are you a fan of that tackle real-world social issues, or do you prefer your mysteries more focused on the whodunnit aspect? Hate Crime: A Novel of Suspense: Bernhardt, William

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

While it is part of a series, Hate Crime works remarkably well as a standalone thriller for anyone interested in the intersection of law and social justice. Just be prepared: the truth in this courtroom is rarely pretty.

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