Hate Crime

A legal thriller that hands a defense attorney two clients and no easy answers: a hate-crime murder trial and a teenager the system is ready to swallow. Courtroom drama about prejudice, redemption and verdicts that hinge on who a jury believes a person can become.He Says He's Changed. The Charge Says Otherwise.Heather Morrison is back in defense attorney Damien Harrington's office, and this time it's her boyfriend who needs him. Beck stands charged with the murder of a transgender woman, a killing prosecuted as a hate crime. Beck insists he's innocent, but once his history with the Aryan Brotherhood comes to light, Damien is far from convinced.At the same time, Damien represents an underprivileged young woman facing drug distribution charges. Recognizing his own past in her struggles, he's determined to steer her clear of the pitfalls he once faced.As the murder investigation unfolds, the victim's own past takes center stage, a surprise witness surfaces, and an eleventh-hour revelation swings the case in a direction no one in the courtroom saw coming. Damien's job is to get to the truth. His problem is that he may not like it.The Hate Crime is the tenth book in the Kansas City Legal Thrillers series and can be read as a standalone, for readers who love ripped-from-the-headlines trials, morally complex defendants, dual-case pressure and courtroom twists. Perfect for fans of John Grisham, Scott Turow and Robert Dugoni.Praise for the Kansas City Legal Thrillers series:? ? ? ? ? Another fabulous read.? ? ? ? ? Twisted ending!? ? ? ? ? Rachel Sinclair never disappoints with her legal thrillers.? ? ? ? ? Page-turning and stay-up-late reading material.? ? ? ? ? Keeps you guessing until the end.? ? ? ? ? Great reading!