William Bernhardt

Daniel Pike faces Kenzi Rivera in the ultimate courtroom cage match-but death may render the final verdict. Florida defense attorney Daniel Pike (The Last Chance Lawyer) is dragged into his first civil case to represent a comic-book writer suing to recover the rights to a character that makes billions-while he lives in poverty. Pike's opposing lawyer is Kenzi Rivera (Splitsville), representing a former flame who claims those rights should go to her. Everyone wants control, but powerful forces are willing to do anything-absolutely anything-to get it. The first indication? A decapitated head found at an airport baggage drop, a horrifying murder pointing directly to this case. The more Pike learns, the more he realizes that nothing is what it appears to be. He will need all his courtroom skills, every trick and tactic, to prevail. After a bloody confrontation on the courtroom steps proves just how dangerous this case is, he is drawn into a longstanding conspiracy. Can Pike uncover the secrets before he becomes the next victim? Gripping for newcomers and fans, Justice For All pits The Last Chance Lawyer's Daniel Pike against Kenzi Rivera, the protagonist from the author's Splitsville series. If you like spellbinding courtroom drama, unexpected revelations, and fast-paced action, you'll love William Bernhardt's thrill-packed courtroom showdown.Take a stand Read Justice For All today

"This book sparkles like a jewel in a cosmic clockwork-an uplifting gift to readers everywhere." - Dan Millman, author of Way of the Peaceful WarriorWhy are the churches closed on Christmas Eve in Florence's San Frediano district? This mystery perplexes an acclaimed American poet who journeys to the fabled city seeking inspiration. The proprietor of his hotel, raconteur Alberto Giannotti, reveals that it has nothing to do with the holiday-and everything to do with poetry.With charm and Tuscan flair, Giannotti relates the story of Pietro Begnini, who was blessed with the sign of the sonnet. He wants to become a poet and marry his beloved Sophia-but a devastating blow from a jealous enemy, the Grand Inquisitor for the Academy of Poetic Arts, sends him reeling throughout Italy and beyond. Pietro meets the great genius Leo (from Vinci), the doomed beauty Lucy (eventually a Borgia), the publishing pioneer Aldus Manutius, the poetry instructor Vito (the Vituperative), and the renowned pirate Jean-David Neu, the Italian Flail. He is even tempted by The Evil One. But eventually, Pietro returns to Florence for one last chance to achieve his dreams.If you cherish passion, perseverance, or poets, you'll be enthralled by this enchanting story of what one man can achieve for love. The Florentine Poet is bestselling author William Bernhardt's most personal and unique work, illuminated by Brian Call's delightful illustrations.

In his latest collection, William Bernhardt again demonstrates that he is a true poet, one whose work accomplishes the difficult task of being both accessible and profound. He communicates with grace and illumination, avoiding the obscurity and obfuscation that sometimes causes readers to avoid modern poetry. He writes about the subjects that matter most: personal relationships, family, children, and the challenges of everyday life. Bernhardt is a poet who appeals even to those who think they don't like poetry and is cherished by those who do.While addressing subjects of everlasting import, Bernhardt's poems are engaging, relevant, and sometimes playful, reminiscent of beloved predecessors such as Billy Collins and Robert Frost. Readers will be struck by the versatility of the poems and the wide range of form. Smart, lyrical, observant, and textured, these poems explain why Rilla Askew (Kind of Kin) called Bernhardt "a compelling new voice in American poetry" and R.C. Davis-Undiamo (World Literature Today) named him one of "the nation's literary treasures.""William Bernhardt writes with warmth, wit, and a clear desire to commune with his reader. Whether he is working in free verse or in meter and rhyme, Bernhardt makes of poetry a way of connecting person to person. Like Montaigne, Bernhardt is a man consubstantial with his book, and the full range of human feeling is on display in these poems with great honesty and ardent empathy." -Benjamin Meyers, OK Poet Laureate, Crouch-Mathis Professor of Literature, OBU"In this new collection, Bernhardt comes out guns blazing with the wonderful manifesto "Get This Over With"...and in the title poem "Traveling Salesman's Son," we get a solid taste for the pace, honesty, and power of the book overall...These poems rove through the minefields of society and culture with the eyes of a seasoned soldier. They roam love's hall of mirrors, knowing when to laugh and when to cry at the distortions. And they take a long thoughtful walk with what it means to be "family." It's all here." -Nathan Brown, former Oklahoma Poet Laureate

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."Bernhardt is the undisputed master of the courtroom thriller." Library Journal"Splitsville is a winner-well-written, with fully developed characters and a narrative thrust that keeps you turning the pages." Gary Braver, bestselling author of Tunnel Vision"Exposed has everything I love in a thriller: intricate plot twists, an ensemble of brilliant heroines, and jaw-dropping drama both in and out of the courtroom. William Bernhardt knows how to make the law come alive." Tess Gerritsen, NYT-bestselling author of the Rizzoli & Isles thrillers

In an unprecedented, one-of-a-kind anthology, six contemporary authors contribute a wide variety of holiday-themed stories featuring the series characters that have populated-or will populate-their bestselling novels.Betsey Kulakowski launches her series character, travel-adventure-show host Lauren Grayson (The Veritas Codex) on a hunt for the Christmas demon-Krampus. Robert A. Brown and John Wooley's correspondents from The Cleansing series (Seventh Sense) tackle a 1930's rewrite of "The Gift of the Magi." Kenneth Andrus sends Nick Parkos, his military thriller agent on a case involving international intrigue and a very special gift. Tamara Grantham introduces the characters and world from her forthcoming Warrior Kingdom series (Of Dragons and Druids). And William Bernhardt sends his crusading attorney Kenzi Rivera (Splitsville) to solve the mystery of a missing family heirloom-with lives hanging in the balance.So pull up a comfy chair by the Christmas tree, put on your holiday music, grab a glass of eggnog, and get the Christmas spirit with this unique collection of wonderful stories.

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. Buy Splitsville and strike a blow for justice

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.Buy Splitsville and strike a blow for justice "Splitsville is a winner-well-written, with fully developed characters and a narrative thrust that keeps you turning the pages. William Bernhardt has not only written another expert legal thriller, but once again he has his fingers on the realities of the modern legal system, and his portrayal of a female lawyer struggling to succeed is honest and compelling." Gary Braver, bestselling author of Tunnel Vision and, with Tess Gerritsen, Choose Me

He has one chance to find the facts he's searched for his entire life. All he has to do is prove his Number One enemy is not a killer... Daniel Pike has devoted his legal career to ensuring no wrongly convicted person dies in prison like his father did. But he's still no closer to uncovering his painful family secrets. And after a terrible twist of fate, he's hired to defend his arch-nemesis who's been charged with a gruesome murder... With a string of grisly clues placing his client squarely in the frame, Pike's investigations incur the fury of a powerful and callous cartel. After a key defense witness is brutally slain, not even this talented attorney stands a chance of convincing the jury that his client's hands are not blood-stained. And the cartel's next target is Pike...and everyone he loves. Will Pike's most challenging assignment destroy everything he's struggled to achieve? Final Verdict is the sixth book and the riveting conclusion to the Daniel Pike Legal Thriller Series. If you like spellbinding courtroom dramas, startling revelations, and jaw-dropping action, then you'll love William Bernhardt's edge-of-your-seat finale.

Getting his client off death row could save his career... or make him the next victim.Daniel Pike would rather fight for justice than follow the rules. His unique ability to "connect the dots," to observe what others do not, has made him the most notorious criminal lawyer in St. Petersburg. But when his courtroom career goes up in smoke, he fears his lifelong purpose is a lost cause. A mysterious job offer from a secretive boss gives him a second chance but lands him an impossible case with multiple lives at stake...To protect a young orphan from a horrifying fate, Pike must save the girl's guardian from a charge of first-degree murder. Dan uses every trick he knows in a high-stakes trial filled with unexpected revelations and breathtaking surprises as he uncovers a trail of deceit from Florida to El Salvador. When blood-soaked threats arrive, Dan realizes that winning the case might be a death sentence for him-and everyone he hoped to protect.Can Pike protect the girl and get the charges dropped before his race for the truth proves fatal?The Last Chance Lawyer is a gripping legal thriller. If you like courtroom suspense, page-turning plot twists, and rebel attorneys, then you'll love William Bernhardt's riveting drama.