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A Robert Whitlow Collection: The Trial, The Sacrifice, The List
The Trial
A 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 Thomason's guilt seems insurmountable. Is Mac defending 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.
The Sacrifice
The most powerful weapon against evil is sacrifice.
Attorney Scott Ellis is defending Lester Garrison, a 16-year-old accused of opening gunfire on a Sunday afternoon church gathering.
At the same time, Scott's volunteer work at the local high school brings him into contact with Kay Wilson, an English teacher and former girlfriend. Unknown to either of them, Catawba High School is not just a place of learning—it's a battleground for an age-old struggle between good and evil. On one side are praying students and a simple janitor with an extraordinary faith. On the other side is a deeply troubled young man intent on mass destruction.
Caught in the middle, Scott and Kay learn that lasting victory will require the ultimate sacrifice.
The List
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 surely change forever. But the clandestine society that provides the inheritance soon threatens to change him in more ways than one.
Renny's life, and the life of the woman he loves, depend on supernatural deliverance from the curse of The List.
A 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 Thomason's guilt seems insurmountable. Is Mac defending 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.
The Sacrifice
The most powerful weapon against evil is sacrifice.
Attorney Scott Ellis is defending Lester Garrison, a 16-year-old accused of opening gunfire on a Sunday afternoon church gathering.
At the same time, Scott's volunteer work at the local high school brings him into contact with Kay Wilson, an English teacher and former girlfriend. Unknown to either of them, Catawba High School is not just a place of learning—it's a battleground for an age-old struggle between good and evil. On one side are praying students and a simple janitor with an extraordinary faith. On the other side is a deeply troubled young man intent on mass destruction.
Caught in the middle, Scott and Kay learn that lasting victory will require the ultimate sacrifice.
The List
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 surely change forever. But the clandestine society that provides the inheritance soon threatens to change him in more ways than one.
Renny's life, and the life of the woman he loves, depend on supernatural deliverance from the curse of The List.
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1492 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2017
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About the author
Robert Whitlow
50 books979 followersRobert 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 their home in North Carolina.
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May 15, 2022
Too long and drawn out ...
This book was a part of a trilogy of stories by the author. Thoroughly enjoyed the first. Became annoyed early on with this one. Too much unnecessary detail that made the whole story tedious to read after a while. Frank Jessup was obvious as the threat pretty early on, which made the build up to the 'bid?g reveal' pretty anti-climatic. Huge disappointment 😐
This book was a part of a trilogy of stories by the author. Thoroughly enjoyed the first. Became annoyed early on with this one. Too much unnecessary detail that made the whole story tedious to read after a while. Frank Jessup was obvious as the threat pretty early on, which made the build up to the 'bid?g reveal' pretty anti-climatic. Huge disappointment 😐
August 7, 2021
Mercy Overrules Justice
In th he style of John Grisham but with with a strong spiritual component, I continued to read the books in this collection until my Kindle twice ran out of power. I could not put them down until each one, although each book could stand on its own. Now that I have read there of Whitlow's books, I will undoubtedly read more of his work.
In th he style of John Grisham but with with a strong spiritual component, I continued to read the books in this collection until my Kindle twice ran out of power. I could not put them down until each one, although each book could stand on its own. Now that I have read there of Whitlow's books, I will undoubtedly read more of his work.
September 10, 2017
Loved these stories! Great characters! Enjoyed the mix of genres covered: historical, legal, mystery, romance and spiritual, especially the spiritual warfare! I plan to read ALL of Robert Whitlow's books!
July 15, 2025
Expertly done starting slow but keeping me on the edge of my seat to turn the next page. I have never been interested in Law or Football but those were woven into the books so well that I enjoyed every little bit. I hope to read more!!!
November 12, 2025
Absolutely brilliant.
Well written, gripping, difficult to put down. And also spiritually insightful, inspiring and powerful. This is my first experience of this author but I’m looking forward to more…. Thank you!
Well written, gripping, difficult to put down. And also spiritually insightful, inspiring and powerful. This is my first experience of this author but I’m looking forward to more…. Thank you!
April 18, 2019
Loved it. A lost soul, suicide and hope.
June 2, 2022
Great depth
I really enjoyed reading these three books. There is a depth to these books that brings greater faith to the reader
I really enjoyed reading these three books. There is a depth to these books that brings greater faith to the reader
July 27, 2019
Excellent novel with great Christian truths.
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