The Trial: A Novel
Written by Robert Whitlow
Narrated by Rob Lamont
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
Attorney Ken McClain has nothing to live for. Nine years after the accident that claimed the life of his wife and two sons, he's finally given up. Alone in his empty house, it seems suicide is his only escape. Now the question of death by pills or by bullet?
Then suddenly the phone rings, and it turns out to be a case he can't refuse. A case for the life of accused killer Peter Thomason, and a case for his own soul.
With a style reminiscent of John Grisham and Frank Peretti, Robert Whitlow has mastered the art of legal suspense novels. The book edition has earned the prestigious Christy Award.
Robert Whitlow
Robert Whitlow is the bestselling author of legal novels set in the South and winner of the Christy Award for Contemporary Fiction. He received his JD with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law where he served on the staff of the Georgia Law Review. Website: robertwhitlow.com; X: @whitlowwriter; Facebook: @robertwhitlowbooks.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Thought this was a good story with enough detail to keep you engaged and not bored!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It was well-written and the narration was good. A little difficult to keep up with the numerous characters and I didn't care for the cheesy background music between chapters, but it presented a strong gospel message, lots of vivid imagery and some interesting twists & turns.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book! This was my first time reading from this author. Looks like I found a new author to follow.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing book! Loved the story! Cant wait to read other ones by author
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I love the reader. He has a fantastic voice. T
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Its fabulous
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I really liked the trial intrigue and the ending was such a beautiful depiction of God's providence and grace. Mac's conversion just seemed a bit abrupt to me. He went through all the usual phases; it's just the last ones seemed rushed. Would still recommend as a good Christial legal mystery, though!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The reader has a calming voice. Like the twist with The Who done it. I especially like the messages in regard to our Lord. They were not overpowering but something of meat for all of us to remember and try ourselves.
I have listened to many of Robert Whitlow’s books and free life has been made happier for me. I’m 86 and will continue to be blessed by Mr. Whitlow’s writing’s. Thank you. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5...true to God's word. Inspiring and uplifting! I loved it
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Could not stay with this. Narrator has great pipes but is a poor actor. Could not tell which person was speaking as he read the voluminous dialog.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Very well written, seemed slow at first but like a ball rolling down the hill it sped up and crashed at the end.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Pretty good. Didn't reveal too much too soon. Will try more by the author
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book held my attention and was very encouraging and inspiring.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Excellent!! Good book kept you guessing! I liked the spiritual aspect!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What a great book! I found myself completely wrapped up in the characters and the story line. I highly recommend this book!
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Too many religious sermons. I was very disappointed. From previous reviews, I was hoping for more.
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- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Why the endless Christian preaching? Just write your novel. .
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- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Can’t rate the book as I couldn’t listen for more than a few chapters. I really wanted to listen to this book but the narrator made it impossible. Read like he didn’t understand punctuation, ran sentences together ignoring full stops then paused at random times in the middle of a sentence while sounding like he was bored rigid. Couldn’t tell who was supposed to be saying what. Frustrating and disappointing.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5If only I could give 10 stars. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. This is a departure from the books I usually read ,but now I'm a fan. I intend to find and work my way though Mr Whitlow's books.
Also I must sing praise for the narrator. Sometimes a great story is ruined by bad narration. I loved this narrator who is also new to me. Thank you Scribd, you've surpassed my expectations in quality and quantity of service.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I really enjoyed a different storyline with Christianity brought in
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Enjoyed this book because I love courtroom drama also some detective work and a love story to boot
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- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Great story line, lousy narrator. I couldn't stand hearing the constant breathing, swallowing and pulling air through his nose and mouth simultaneously making a noise much like a bulldog or Boston terrier. It could have fit the character of Mack but it was present for all characters. There was not a great degree of diversity in the voices between the various characters.
I also could not help but feel the story was high jacked now and then by a preacher who needed to get his sermon published. I believe in God and read the Bible but this felt like two stories forced together to look like one. I really did like the storyline if it wasn't for that.
I will be avoiding future books with this narrator and author due to the preachiness and nasal sounds.1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I enjoy this story. Lots of twists and turns. The only thing I did not care for was the narrator's pace. It was too quick but when I slowed the speed it felt slightly too slow. Otherwise I enjoyed the story and would listen to it again.
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- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Did not expect there to be so much materials on religion and Christianity rumbo jumbos. The story is very very weak and not plausible at all. What a waste of time!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A lawyer ready to die takes one final case...the trial of his life.Attorney Kent "Mac" MacClain has nothing left to live for. Nine years after the horrific accident that claimed the life of his wife and two sons, he's finally given up. His empty house is a mirror for his empty soul, it seems suicide is his only escape. And then the phone rings.Angela Hightower, the beautiful heiress and daughter of the most powerful man in Dennison Springs, has been found dead at the bottom of a ravine. The accused killer, Peter Thomason, needs a lawyer. But Mac has come up against the Hightowers and their ruthless, high-powered lawyers before -- an encounter that left his practice and reputation reeling.The evidence pointing to Thoomason's guilt seems insurmountable. Is Mac definding an ingenious psychopath, or has Thomason been framed--possibly by a member of the victim's family? It comes down to one last trial. For Thomason, the opponent is the electric chair. For Mac, it is his own tormented past--a foe that will prove every bit as deadly.
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5I was so disappointed in this book. I was thinking I was going to get a Grisham-like book, and instead I got some cheesy become a Christian, pray and all things will right themselves. It was billed to me as a legal thriller book - legal, yes; thriller - umm, no. Unless hiking through woods, everyone turning their lives around, finding true love, and everything wrapped up all nice and lovely counts as a thriller. Okay, so there was one semi-scary part in the book, but alas, I am scratching my head at the thriller part.Now, sometimes I want easy, happily-ever-after the book ends with everything being wonderful - but that is not what I thought this book was. I was so disappointed.And might I also add that Whitlow makes a huge mistake that I think so many Christian authors do - the book is predictable, the message is the same old, and gaining faith (or a deeper sense of faith) somehow makes everything so wonderful and perfect - including in this book a person with a mental issue being prayed over and suddenly the mental issue goes away. I'm sorry, but real life doesn't work that way and I think that mindset sets up too many people for failure - if I had more faith, I wouldn't be depressed. If God loved me I would struggle with anxiety. Suicidal thoughts would lead my mind if only I prayed more. No. It doesn't work that way. Bi-polar can't be prayed away. Becoming a Christian - or getting a deeper faith - does not mean all wounds will heal, true love will appear and all wrongs in your life will be righted. It's naive at best to portray faith in these terms.I wouldn't recommend this book. I doubt I will pick up any Whitlow books in the future. And as soon as I read this book, I promptly got rid of it.