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In a world of secrets, where evil has reigned for over a hundred years, the power of an ancient covenant will change the life of one man forever.
As a struggling young attorney fresh out of law school, Renny Jacobson pines for the day he can afford the luxuries of the partners in his Charlotte firm. With news of his father's death and a secret inheritance, Renny's life will...more
As a struggling young attorney fresh out of law school, Renny Jacobson pines for the day he can afford the luxuries of the partners in his Charlotte firm. With news of his father's death and a secret inheritance, Renny's life will...more
Paperback, 413 pages
Published
October 6th 2004
by WestBow Press
(first published February 15th 2000)
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Apr 27, 2008
Mom
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Christians who want better-than-average fiction to read
This story line was unique and did keep up my interest plus I enjoyed the history of the Civil War involved and the history, culture and sights of N.[or was it South?]Carolina. It's written from a Christian perspective and thought the theology was pretty much 'right on' except for the curse issue. Question: Can Satan cause a physical illness leading to death of a true believer just by someone cursing that individual? The Holy Spirit within would protect that person is my thinking. Appreciated ho...more
This was Robert Whitlow's first novel. It lacks the tight crisp, writing that characterizes his other novels that I have read. This is a legal thriller which also included a spiritual battle between good and evil. At the close of the Civil War eleven southern men put ten thousand dollars in a Swiss bank account. Now due to compound interest this money is now three billion dollars. The covenant signed at the beginning passes the money from generation to generation by primogeniture. None of the de...more
This novel was given to me by friend and author Travis Bowman who knows and resides in North Carolina with Robert Whitlow. This was my first time reading a Whitlow novel, though I have seen the film version of The Trial. I don't think the screenplays do his writing justice. He has a natural, fluid style that wraps easily around his extensive knowledge of judicial process. There are a few moments where the circumstances seem too coincidental but don't create enough of a hiccup in the prose to giv...more
It's ironic that in reading Robert Whitlow's novels to date, the last one I'd get to read would be his first novel. I have to say I've enjoyed all of his novels, each for both the same and different reasons. And while reading his books, you'd think I'd be able to say--oh yes, this was written first and this one written more recently, I honestly couldn't tell which was first, middle or last written except by the date on the copyright page. Whitlow is just that good--and the List is just a great n...more
This is probably the best book I've ever read. The story is of a young man discovering his inheritance from his father is locked into membership in a mysterious secret society. He starts to unravel the secret, falling in love on the way, and finds out more about his father and himself than he could begin to suspect. The showdown sees everything put on the line, his love, friends, faith and his life itself, in a physical and spiritual battle which is exciting, challenging and ultimately believeab...more
This book is like a Frank Peretti book, just not quite as well written. Without giving away much, it involves spiritual warfare, which is only belatedly recognized as such. One thing that bothered me a little was the author telling us rather than showing us through the characters. He tells us of feelings that perhaps the characters weren't even aware of themselves. Unless the characters are a whole lot more in touch with their feelings than I am. In which case, I can't relate to these characters...more
Our fight is not with flesh & blood... Main character, Josiah learns this and learns how King Josiah in the bible brought the nation of Israel back to The Lord and he learned about intercessory prayer, the Love of our Heavenly Father and how All have sinned & fall short of God's glory but by HIS grace we are new creations & Everything has to be done in the fullness of time... As God ordained it!!
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One of my top 3 favorites of all times! Set in Georgetown, SC but you can change the name and fits in with my hometown and home county! Just the names would be changed. I loved the Bible Study that is online at the author's website. Love all his other books, but this will always be my utmost favorite! (P.S. Mr. Whitlow is Presbyterian and will answer your questions if you email him!)
1+ or 2-. This book had so much potential...the basic storyline of the list was interesting...the writing style was ok...but in the end, it contained way too much hokey religious stuff for me. Even if I was in to the religious stuff, I found those "born again" and "praying for you" conversations too forced and unrealistic.
I felt we really could've done without the two hundred pages in the middle that dealt with Renny's finding God again. It distracted from the more interesting part of the story -- the power of the List. We got one scene where its darkness became obvious, and it was, for this fan of supernatural/sci-fi/fantasy, exciting. But that was all we got. I guess it's sort of hard to have decent conflict if there's a Deus in your Deus Ex Machina (automatic win, right there). Nice try, though.
Then again, wha...more
Then again, wha...more
The author lives in North Carolina (I think) and this story is set in the South. I liked the combination of the southern setting, the legal drama, against a background of spiritual questioning. Overall a very entertaining read. His other books are on my library list.
My first book of Mr. Whitlow, It was much encouraged by co-worker. LOVED it. The movie was not as good. The part when his old nanny and landlord was praying, the movie didn't quite get it. I was moved to tears while reading but the movie didn't do it for me.
I loved how this book portrayed spiritual warfare and prayer. Was not some over the top fantasy, but down to earth, this is how it's done. Loved it, can't wait to read it again. Movie wasn't too horrible, but I'll stick to the book thank you.
A secret society founded during the Civil War to preserve the riches of a few families is the backdrop for this book. The evidence of evil and demons and the battle to overcome them by prayer is at the core of this suspense-filled novel.
I really enjoyed this book. The was the first book I've read by this author. It combined historical fiction with modern day Christian fiction. The spiritual warfare was suspenseful to read.
this was a very good book. a little slow in the beginning but as i read it turned out to be a great story. i would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes to read.
Not a bad thriller, but not amazing either. I didn't have any problem finishing the book, but it got more mystical then I'd like towards the end. Okay for a beach book.
This book proclaimed itself to be a mystery with some otherworldly parts to it. Instead, I felt like I was being brow beated to become a born again Christian. Too polemic.
I absolutely hated this book. Blech. I included this one on my list just to show that I don't give everything 4 or 5 stars! Don't waste your time picking this one up.
I am a spiritual person but I this book was way way to Christian for me. I love reading about God in a persons life but come on.......... Every page seems just too much for me. I could not finish it. I have always been of the belief, if you are a believer you do not have to have someone constantly telling you about it. Sorry!!!!!
I'm not sure I would run to tell everyone if I had been "born again", so that seems a little hokey, but the message of having someone of my side was positive.
I'm deeply ashamed to admit I read this drivel. A new friend(?) recommended this Christian lawyer/writer, said she'd read all his books. That big C should have been my first clue. I was hoping for a gripping story, but instead this is shockingly poorly written, and just a reason to discuss sin/evil/ vs god's direct hand in the cardboard hero's life which equalled about 75% of the story. I haven't quite figured out how to thank her for the loan but certainly won't try another. As an aside, the re...more
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Really good story! The story line drags in places, but it's a good read that gives a practical application to what spiritual warfare looks like.
Jun 19, 2011
Laurie Gary
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This one's also in my just-brought-back-from-the-library stack. I can't remember why it's on my "to read" list, but I'm going to give it a shot.
One of the best truly Christian novels I have read in a very long time. Edge of my seat,with sweet romance, encourging, and friendships.Great read.
Reading for a Christian Book Club. This was a good book. It catches your attention and you cannot put it down, I cannot wait to discuss it at our book club.
Good mystery story of people trying to live their lives and making decisions based on Biblical principles.
This book has an interesting concept, but got way too evangelical in the middle and I had to stop reading it.
This 406 page book became interesting on page 370. It was not the page-turner that I had hoped it would be.
I really liked this one and I think I have found a new author I enjoy! He reminds me a bit of John Grisham.
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Robert Whitlow is the best-selling author of legal novels set in the South and winner of the prestigious Christy Award for Contemporary Fiction. A Furman University graduate, Whitlow received his J.D. with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law where he served on the staff of the Georgia Law Review. A practicing attorney, Whitlow and his wife, Kathy, have four children. They make thei...more
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