The Fourth Cross
by Spike Adams

When a veteran police officer’s son is brutally maimed in a school fight with a Black classmate, his commitment to “serve and protect” crumbles under the unforgiving weight of vengeance. Fueled by his son’s demand for payback, he allies with a white supremacist to destroy the young man’s future. Meanwhile, a vindictive prosecutor seizes the case as an opportunity to settle an old score with the young man’s attorney—a former college rival. But the accused is not without formidable protectors who work secretly to cripple the prosecutor’s case.

Inspired by real-life events, The Fourth Cross is a powerful exploration of societal racism and the enduring scars of racial injustice in America. Featuring unforgettable characters, surprising twists, a profound spiritual undercurrent, and a gripping narrative, this novel shines a light on the resilience of the human spirit, the relentless pursuit of truth, and the fragility of justice. Ultimately, it examines the boundaries of redemption in an unjust world.