Cruel Justice
Cruel Justice by William Bernhardt, published by Random House Publishing Group on December 28, 1996, is a gripping narrative that unfolds in Tulsa, where a black teenager named Leeman Hayes faces accusations of brutally murdering a young woman. As attorney Ben Kincaid works to build a defense, the story also follows ten-year-old Abie Rutherford, who becomes entangled with a dangerous stranger. The intertwining of these two cases sets the stage for a dramatic courtroom battle.
Readers will find a complex exploration of justice and morality as Ben Kincaid navigates the challenges of defending Leeman while grappling with the disappearance of Abie. The narrative delves into themes of crime, legal struggles, and the impact of societal perceptions. With 480 pages of engaging content, this edition invites readers into a world of mystery and suspense, where the stakes are high and the truth is elusive.
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“A thoroughly entertaining page-turner.”
–Phillip Margolin
Leeman Hayes, a black teenager in Tulsa, is accused of brutally murdering a young woman. As attorney Ben Kincaid struggles to pull together a defense, a young boy is falling into the clutches of a child molester. Ten-year-old Abie Rutherford, lonely and desperate for approval, thinks the handsome, smiling stranger in the baseball cap might be that friend he has longed for.
When Abie Rutherford vanishes without a trace one hot summer day, Ben Kincaid, like everyone else in Tulsa, fears the worst. Then a bone-chilling discovery compels Ben to forge a link between the missing boy and the seemingly hopeless case of Leeman Hayes–thereby igniting the fuse for the most explosive courtroom case of Ben’s career.
“An enthralling murder mystery . . . The ending is both surprising and explosive.”
–The Sunday Oklahoman
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