Der finanzschwache Anwalt Ben Kincaid erhält seine grosse Chance, als er seine Freundin Christina in einem spektakulären Mordprozess verteidigt.
Bernhardt William Bücher
William Bernhardt fängt meisterhaft die Spannung des Gerichtssaals ein und dringt gleichzeitig zu tieferen menschlichen Motivationen vor. Sein umfangreiches Werk umfasst packende Justizthriller ebenso wie poetische Reflexionen und zeugt von seiner bemerkenswerten Vielseitigkeit. Bernhardts Stil zeichnet sich durch scharfe psychologische Einsicht und präzise Sprache aus, die den Leser ins Geschehen eintauchen lässt. Seine Schriften erkunden oft die Komplexität der amerikanischen Gesellschaft und des menschlichen Daseins, was ihm Anerkennung als „Meister des Gerichtsdramas“ und als „amerikanisches Äquivalent von P.G. Wodehouse und John Mortimer“ einbrachte.
Anwalt Ben Kincaid übernimmt die Verteidigung in einem scheinbar aussichtslosen Mordfall. Die Entführung eines kleinen Jungen durch einen Pädophilen liefert ihm Beweise, die seinem farbigen Mandanten, an dessen Unschuld er glaubt, das Leben retten können. - Justiz-Thriller.
Tödliche Justiz
- 299 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
Rechtsanwalt Ben Kincaid muss einen Rechtsradikalen verteidigen, der in Verdacht steht, in dem Provinznest Silver Springs einen vietnamesischen Einwanderer getötet zu haben. In dem hochexplosiven Klima aus Hass und Gewalt ist Kincaid völlig auf sich gestellt
Excellent Editing: The Writing Process
- 128 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
Why do so many people talk about writing a book but never get the job done? Why do so many start books they never finish? And why is the final product often so much less than what editors and agents want? Because writing is a process, and no steps can be omitted without impacting the quality of the work. As bestselling author William Bernhardt explains, editing begins before you start writing and doesn't end until the book is in print (if then). This book guides writers through that process, explaining what's worth doing and when to do it. With his usual straightforward, demystified approach, Bernhardt explains how to produce a book of exceptional quality.
Court of Killers
- 348 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
In a gripping legal drama, an attorney takes on the challenge of overturning a public conviction that has tarnished a woman's reputation. As he delves into the case, he uncovers hidden truths and confronts societal biases, all while battling against the overwhelming tide of public sentiment. This story explores themes of justice, redemption, and the complexities of human nature, highlighting the struggle between personal conviction and collective judgment.
Focusing on the craft of world-building, the book offers practical guidance on how to create immersive fictional settings that engage readers. William Bernhardt emphasizes the importance of sensory details and "stealth description" to enhance storytelling without disrupting the narrative flow. He advocates for showing rather than telling, helping writers develop characters and settings that resonate. With insights drawn from his extensive experience and accolades, Bernhardt inspires committed writers to refine their skills and embrace their craft.
Splitsville
- 336 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
A struggling lawyer. A bitter custody battle. A deadly fire. This case could cost Kenzi her career—and her life.Kenzi Rivera is furious. Passed over for promotion at her own father’s firm, the talented divorce lawyer is tired of fighting chauvinism every single day. When a desperate scientist begs for help getting her daughter back, Kenzi can’t resist…even though this client is involved in Hexitel, a group she calls her religion but others call a cult.Kenzi uncovers evidence of disturbing practices at Hexitel involving large sums of money, servitude, and sex. She also learns her client’s lab has been plagued by death threats and cutthroat competition. After the workplace burns to the ground and her client is charged with murder, the ambitious attorney knows there is much more at stake than a simple custody dispute.Can Kenzi find a path to the truth before she’s trapped in a maze of death?Splitsville is the dramatic first book in the Splitsville Legal Thriller series. If you like gutsy heroines, diverse characters, and page-turning suspense, then you’ll love William Bernhardt’s twisty tale.
Shameless
- 288 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
"When her shocking new case hits too close to home, can Kenzi prevent a miscarriage of justice? Kenzi Rivera wants her day in the sun. Now the highest-earning name at her father’s firm, the spitfire attorney is furious her brother was chosen to manage the practice. But she steps up anyway to handle her dad’s messy divorce… only to see his wife charged with his mistress’s murder. Facing a smug prosecution team that has compiled a mountain of incriminating evidence, Kenzi once again calls on her tight-knit group of unique female friends to dig up the facts. And when their research uncovers cheating, hacking, adult films, and sex trafficking, the fiery lawyer fears the true culprit is closer than anyone believed. Can Kenzi unmask a killer before she’s stabbed in the back? Shameless is the shocking third book in the Splitsville Legal Thriller Series. If you like tenacious heroines, scandalous crimes, and endless twists and turns, then you’ll love William Bernhardt’s darkly fascinating story"-- Page 4 of cover