In a world where science demands conformity, one man's quiet faith is about to be put on trial.
Dr. Christopher Cross is a respected biology professor at Whitfield University, a widower raising his twelve-year-old daughter, Evie, and a man harboring a profound secret. For twenty years, he has taught the standard neo-Darwinian narrative while privately believing in the literal, six-day creation account of Genesis. He has never lied about his data, and he has never let his personal beliefs crowd his students' consciences.
But when a simple, honest question from a sophomore prompts him to finally speak his truth, a cell phone records the confession. Within hours, the video goes viral, catching the attention of powerful organizations determined to eradicate "biblical creationism" as a civilizational threat.
Suspended from his position and thrust into the center of a global media storm, Chris finds himself facing an unprecedented legal battle under the newly enacted Scientific Integrity and Anti-Misinformation Act (SIAMA). His trial, held at the Hague Palace of Sovereign Justice, becomes a high-stakes arena where the origins of life, the limits of academic freedom, and the very nature of truth are fiercely debated.
Defended by the brilliant and relentless attorney Rachel Goldberg, Chris must endure a grueling cross-examination by the formidable prosecutor Vincent Ashcroft. As the trial tests his intellect, his endurance, and his faith, Chris must decide what he is willing to sacrifice for the truth-and what legacy he will leave for his daughter.
The Cross Examination is a gripping, intellectually rigorous legal thriller that explores the tension between science and faith, the courage it takes to stand alone, and the enduring power of a promise made in the dark.
