The Trial

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Summary: COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN
Review: I read Robert Whitlow's first book, The List, and waited patiently for his next book. The Trial was worth the wait! Being from north Georgia (Mr. Whitlow practiced law in my hometown) made this book especially interesting for me. Whitlow has the amazing ability to spin mystery, suspense and spirituality into a novel that keeps the reader turning the pages. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a Grisham or Peretti fan. You will not be disappointed.

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Summary: Gripping, Engaging and Inspiring!
Review: Move over, John Grisham! Now we get a suspenseful courtroom drama, engaging characters, an enthralling plot and a real-life look at the power of a loving God all in one book! Whitlow's first book, "The List" was a great read, but in "The Trial" his writing style has become smoother and more professional. The characters are real and believable, and they grow and change in a satisfying manner from the beginning of the book to the end. If you pick this book up, I hope you don't have any plans for the rest of the day!

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Summary: Whitlow is Amazing!
Review: Robert Whitlow is the first author I have ever read who can combine mystery, suspense, inspiration and God and make it work! Higgins-Clark is a wonderful mystery writer, King is an expert on suspense, and Nicholas Sparks has the market on inspiration, but Whitlow puts all three elements into one story and the outcome is outrageously entertaining. His characters come to life and are portrayed in a way that readers get to know them; they become people we would (or not) like to know personally, from the lawyer who needs a reason to stay alive to the accused he strives to keep alive. A good mystery keeps me reading, a touch of suspense is scary and invigorating; and inspiration makes me feel good about life in general. This book pushes all three buttons at once. What more could a reader want, except maybe a sequel?

Mr. Whitlow's first book, The List, was equally entertaining. He has a way of telling a story which might be an ordinary story except for the miraculous events which take place during the course of it. It is no secret that money and greed are the downfall of many good men, and Whitlow weaves a story that shows the effects of these evils on generations of families all tied together by a secret, the "List." His story is rich in faith and hope and how one young man, after discovering the pure evil lurking behind the "List," becomes determined not to succumb to it. It is a tale of love and the power of prayer (the "prayer closet" was delightful) and of a young man growing spiritually and accepting God as his first priority (with help from some unforgettable friends).

Mr. Whitlow displays a remarkable ability in making miracles seem like everyday occurrences. May God bless him and keep him inspired to write stories that will touch those who read them in a very special way.

Debby Lilley

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Summary: God in the Court room ?
Review: The suspenseful style & thriller of John Grisham makes this book a good read. It keeps you on the edge of your chair and quickly turning pages well into the night time hours. For those who are tired of trashy, vulgar, profain, sexual novels and want a good read that's suitable for everyone this book is a wonderful change. Some of his characters have deep spiritual convictions and it shows that a thriller can be wholesome and very entertaining. Better than "The List" his first novel.

Trusting that this author will continue writing and not let the publishers rush him into writing fast or trashy just to please their book sales and pound out another book for 2002. Mr. Whitlow, Write well and at your own pace. We'll buy it, we'll wait.

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Summary: Powerful, Rich, Entertaining
Review: The Trial exhibits one of the finest pieces of creative writing that I have seen in the Christian market. Whitlow, the author, combines a legal thriller style with a personal, down-home touch without losing the quality of either. His characters and wit keep the book well-rounded, while a powerful story plot carries the reader through to the very end. Perhaps most importantly, Whitlow never allows his religious faith to become dogmatic, but rather works it into the story in a very real and profound way. I also recommend The Great Divide by T. Davis Bunn.