Ben Crump in Conversation with Areva Martin | at Malik Books

Malik Books Presents: The Literary Circle – An Evening with Ben Crump

Join Malik Books for a powerful and inspiring evening as part of The Literary Circle featuring renowned civil rights attorney and author Ben Crump in conversation about his new book, Worse Than a Lie.

This special author talk will be moderated by esteemed civil rights attorney and author Areva Martin, bringing together two influential legal voices for an engaging discussion on justice, truth, and the power of storytelling. Guests will gain insight into Crump’s latest work and his continued commitment to advocacy both inside and outside the courtroom.

📅 Tuesday, March 3, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Westfield Culver City Mall
🎟 RSVP: MalikBooks.com

Presented by Malik Books — Our Voice & Stories Matter — this Literary Circle event promises an evening of meaningful dialogue, community engagement, and literary excellence.

Ticcket includes a Signed copy of the book: Worse Than A Lie by Ben Crump.

Booksigning and possible Photo Op to occure after Author Talk.

Ben Crump is a renowned American civil rights and personal-injury attorney, widely recognized for his fearless advocacy in some of the most consequential cases of the 21st century. Born in 1969 in Lumberton, North Carolina, Crump earned his bachelor’s and law degrees from Florida State University before launching a legal career grounded in the pursuit of justice and equality. Over the decades, he has represented families in high-profile cases involving Trayvon Martin, Breonna Taylor, Michael Brown, George Floyd, Tyre Nichols, and many others, earning him the moniker “Black America’s Attorney General.”

As the founder of Ben Crump Law PLLC, president of the National Civil Rights Trial Lawyers Association, and a respected voice in national media, Crump has used his legal expertise to spotlight systemic injustice and advance civil rights reform. His work extends beyond the courtroom, including founding the Benjamin Crump Social Justice Institute and contributing to critically acclaimed documentaries and legal programming.

In 2026, Crump adds “novelist” to his list of accomplishments with the release of Worse Than a Lie, a compelling legal thriller that channels his deep understanding of justice, courtroom strategy, and the lived experiences of those battling systemic oppression. With gripping storytelling and moral urgency, the book reflects Crump’s lifelong commitment to confronting hard truths and inspiring the next generation of advocates.

About AREVA MARTIN

Passionate, outspoken and insightful, AREVA MARTIN is one of the country’s leading influencers shaping media today. She is a CNN contributor, award-winning civil rights attorney, civic leader, philanthropist and talk show host. Areva is an audience favorite on networks and streaming cites and on a long list of shows from Dr. Phil to Good Morning America.

Her television credits include co-hosting the Emmy Award-winning daytime talk show The Doctors and the CBS syndicated talk show Face the Truth. Areva is the host of the KBLA daily prime time news, politics and social affairs show, Areva Martin in Real Time. Her web-based show, The Special Report with Areva Martin, is the winner of the 2023 Anthem Silver Award for highlighting racial disparities and social inequities in America.

A prolific writer, her opinion pieces on racial and gender equity, leadership, success principles, mentorship and disability rights are read regularly by millions. She has written hundreds of articles and op ed pieces for publications including USA Today, Ebony, CNN.com and Thrive Global. Areva has front-page and in fold features in Power, Forbes, Redbook, Essence, Gladys, Sheen, Ebony, Gazelle and CEO Mom. magazines.

A USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Areva’s books include, The Everyday Advocate: Standing Up for Your Child with Autism; Make It Rain: How to Use the Media to Revolutionize Your Business and Brand; and Awakening: Ladies, Leadership and the Lies We’ve Been Told. Her fifth book on race and the Black/white wealth gap, The Black Wealth Imperative, comes out in the Fall of 2023. The book is a part of a larger TV documentary series, which Areva will hosts and co-produce.

In this gripping thriller, truth and justice are called into question when a Black man is gunned down in cold blood—the first novel in a riveting series from renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump.

“A sensationally good crime and legal thriller . . . This is exactly what a book should be.”—Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of the Reacher series

It’s the night of November 4, 2008. America’s first Black president has just been elected. And fifty-three-year-old Hollis Montrose—a Black ex–police officer from the suburbs of Chicago—has become the latest victim of a brutal attack. As the result of a traffic stop gone wrong, Hollis is shot ten times in cold blood, by four white men who could have been his colleagues back in his police days.

Beau Lee Cooper was born serious, as if on an urgent mission with little time to waste. Raised in the tumultuous world of 1970s Texas, he always dreamed of becoming a lawyer and fighting for what’s right, ever since he was a little boy reading To K*ll a Mockingbird. And now, ten years into running his own law firm with his best friend and partner in crime, Nelson “Nellie” Rivers, and his suave right-hand-man, Brent “Cape” Capers, he feels he’s finally making a difference. When Beau Lee learns about Hollis’s situation, he’s determined to help.

Miraculously, Hollis survives the encounter, but the Chicago police department has already spun the narrative in its favor, and Hollis is given a wrongful Pr*son sentence with an unreasonable bail. What really happened that night the car was pulled over? Was it random or was Hollis targeted? Beau Lee knows he’s treading in dangerous waters, and finding evidence of the truth will be his biggest challenge yet, but with troubling powers at play, one innocent man’s life hangs in the balance.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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