Relative Justice: A Legal Suspense

by Robert Whitlow

For the attorneys at Cobb and Cobb, the pursuit of justice is about more than legal expertise; it’s a family matter. David Cobb is not a typical lawyer—he’s more interested in dispensing God’s wisdom than pertinent legal advice. High-stakes litigation is way outside his comfort zone. For many years Zeke Caldwell has been concocting home remedies made from natural ingredients found in the coastal marshes near Wilmington, North Carolina. One of his remedies proved so effective that he patented it with the help of David’s father. Now he suspects a big drug company has stolen his formula. What he doesn’t know is that the theft has deeper, more evil roots. When Zeke asks David to help fight the drug company, David knows the suit is beyond his expertise and experience. But his sister-in-law, Katelyn Cobb, is a rising star attorney in a prestigious Washington, DC, law firm. The courtroom is her second home. Could she help? Would she even consider it? Life’s circumstances compel the lawyers to face, not only patent piracy, but personal obstacles and struggles that threaten to rip apart the fabric of the family. The fight for Zeke requires all the relatives to unite for justice. Praise for Relative Justice : “Robert Whitlow’s legal expertise shines in Relative Justice , a story of patent infringement and illegal gains, but it’s his characters who will steal the readers’ hearts. Katelyn Martin-Cobbs, her husband Robbie, and his family face trials that allow them to heal old wounds and forge new bonds. Whitlow’s fans are sure to enjoy going along for a memorable, roller-coaster ride.”—Kelly Irvin, author of Trust Me

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Contemporary, Audiobook, Legal Thriller, Legal, Christian

464 pages, Paperback

First published April 12, 2022

About the author

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 their home in North Carolina.

Reviews

[Kristina Hall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Characters: All the characters in this novel were well developed. I liked watching them grow as the book went along, and I appreciated how they all had different personalities.

Language: Clean.

Moral/theme: This novel included themes of salvation, family, and forgiveness. I do wish something about Jesus had been include during a certain salvation scene.

Plot: Legal novels can be kind of hard for me. Because of that, some parts of this book were a little slow for me. I did enjoy the inclusion of natural remedies.

Romance: Clean. Just a few kisses. I liked that the characters were already married.

Writing: Robert Whitlow's laid-back, descriptive style worked well for this book.

Overall: Relative Justice was an interesting read that I'd recommend for those who enjoy Christian fiction and legal stories.

[Staci · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable legal thriller!

Robert Whitlow's novels deliver an interesting story line and likeable characters.

In Relative Justice, Katelyn Cobb is on the fast track to partner at a Washington DC law firm. Her husband Robbie is incredibly supportive of her career.

In Robbie's hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina, long-time resident Zeke Caldwall believes someone has stolen his homegrown remedy for helping with nausea. He turns to his high school friend, Carter Cobb and his legal associate and son David Cobb (Robbie's dad and brother) for assistance.

I loved the strong faith found in the Cobb family and smiled each time they ended a prayer with "And let all God's people say Amen". At times, a couple of the characters seemed a bit too perfect.

Overall, the novel was well written and this reader was turning pages to see how things would turn out for Zeke. My favorite part of the novel was Katelyn's journey.

My gratitude to the publisher for a NetGalley copy of the novel. I was not required to post a review and all opinions expressed are my own.

[Oceana Reads Co. · Rating 2 out of 5]

I gave it another shot and found the action and suspense really exciting but the every-day goings-on of the characters boring. I’m probably not the intended audience although I really do love suspense. Romantic suspense, that is.
I want to try a different story by this author and see if I would like it better!

[Sarita · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a new to me author, and now I have a problem, because I discovered another author who writes books I enjoy and would like to read more off - not like my TBR is overflowing already!

I enjoyed the legal thriller portion, though I did expect a bit more action and suspense, but there were a few twists at the right time. I loved how David walked closely with God and made his decisions with the guidance of God - even though that didn't make sense to other lawyers.

I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was entertaining and engaging.

*I listened to this on Scribd.*

[Meagan | The Chapter House · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've read most of Whitlow's books over the years, and get really excited about any new ones--especially because they're often few and far between. Like Jan Karon, he takes a while to write them--which is fine! (And it beats the alternative, lol.) Please, take your time and do the story justice (no pun intended, given this book's title :D).

To sum up my thoughts on this book, I must turn to the glorious TV series "All Creatures Great and Small." As Siegfried Farnon once put it, in S2E14, "It's a good cake...but if you'll permit me, I am bound to say, it's not up to your usual standards."

The plot was interesting enough, and actually had great potential--especially in this day and age. But the climax and ultimate denouement unfortunately fell flat for me; with all the build-up, I came away with "Is that all we get?"

Whitlow spent much more time than I recall from other books examining characters' thoughts and actions, telling much more than showing (an unfortunate pet peeve of mine) everything that was going on. I would have liked less detail on that end, with the word count saved for the actual action--and/or visible change in the characters. Two of them in particular, development and significant change in their faith lives apparently occur, but I didn't personally find it entirely believable. I just couldn't connect with them from the get-go, though I wanted to.

So...it's just an "okay" read from me this time round. I'd recommend "The List," "The Witnesses," or "Chosen Land"/"Chosen People" instead for your Whitlow fix.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

[Dana Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I felt like these characters were my people. I want to go to all of their family get togethers and go fishing with them. This book was more than a legal thriller it was about family and doing the right thing. I enjoyed learning the legal terms and I also learned a bit about how a law firm works. The case was fascinating to me because it dealt with a patent case and a big pharmaceutical company. *I received a copy of this book by Thomas Nelson Publishers and this is my honest opinion.

[Susana · Rating 2 out of 5]

Me rindo, abandonado a medio camino.

Esperaba una intriga de abogados, juicios, pesquisas, acción trepidante, pero en su lugar no podía avanzar ni 3 páginas sin que los personajes alzaran una plegaria (pray o sus variantes prayed, praying - aparece 61 veces en el libro) o mencionaran al Señor (God - 57 menciones, lord - 26 menciones), con una trama que se arrastra penosamente, supuestamente sobre la violación de patente de un medicamento basado en productos naturales diseñado por un dueño de farmacia, que produce medicamentos, sin permisos sanitarios o pruebas de ningún tipo, para los habitantes de la localidad que curan desde morning sickness en embarazadas hasta el cáncer. Y los abogados se la pasan preparando y comiendo ensaladas ... en Estados Unidos de Norteamérica.

Definitivamente no es Grisham, Lescroat, Turrow. Extrañé en cada página a Perry Mason.

[Emily Rothleutner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I really enjoyed it! From the way the characters were well written. A powerful testimony of Jesus’s ultimate forgiveness to others and the redemption of God’s grace. A very well legal thriller! I look forward to my next Robert Whitlow novel!

[Kathleen Meacham · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice to be able to read a book that you know is going to be clean (no foul language or sex) all the way through. Good plot. This was my first novel by Whitlow - it was a suggestion from hoopla, and I look forward to reading more by this author.

[Deena Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not sure why, but it took me a while to focus on this audiobook. Could just be that I'm distracted with life at the moment and not the book itself that was the problem. I've loved every Robert Whitlow book I've read in the past so I know he's a great writer.

[Dee · Rating 4 out of 5]

i like the book for several reasons. First, there is a family dynamic of working together in spite of what happened in the past....forgiveness. Second, the book led you to anticipate the "watch out" moment. Finally, I liked most was the lack of cussing to get your a point across. It seems as if books today require derogatory cussing and that is a false presumption. It is an easy read and keeps you "locked in."

[Carolyn Bryant · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another exciting, inspiring offering from expert storyteller Robert Whitlow! I was immersed in this stirring legal drama from beginning to end. Detailed descriptions of legal strategies evidence the author’s legal expertise and make the story come to life. The amazing, well-crafted characters capture your heart and touch your soul. What I like most about this book is how faith plays such a significant role in the lives of the Cobb family as they are faced with difficult personal and professional decisions. I love David’s determination to follow God’s leading and how Katelyn’s spiritual journey evolves. I totally enjoyed this read and highly recommend it.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley with no obligation to write a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Esther Filbrun · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having enjoyed several of Whitlow’s other books, I was excited to get to read this one, as well. Unfortunately, it was a bit of a disappointment. I still enjoyed reading the story and getting to know the characters, but the overall story wasn’t as strong and didn’t feel as put-together as some of his other books. I loved that he worked home remedies into the story; that was fun to read about, and I’ve always been interested in what could happen with patent infringement cases. The family side of things was interesting, too, and I loved seeing how kindness and forgiveness played out in several characters’ stories. But as a whole, I was somewhat disappointed in this story. I’m looking forward to seeing how the next book is!

I was given a review copy of this book, and this is my honest opinion of it.

[Anne Rightler · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoy Robert Whitlow's legal thrillers and Relative Justice did not disappoint. Small town setting where family and friends are what matters and no matter what you do the right thing. The characters are people one would want as friends, realistic with strengths and flaws. The premise of the book is an interesting legal case of patent infringement and how the truth wins out. So looking forward to more from Whitlow. I listened to a library copy of the audiobook and was not required to write a review. Matthew Godfrey did a great job narrating the book which made for an interesting listening experience.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read this Author before so I was happy to see another book from him.
I appreciated the strong faith element in this story.
Whitlow is a fantastic author who adds just the right amount of everything to his stories to make them believed. I also liked that we can relate to his characters too.
Lots of twists and turns that I didn't see coming which was my favorite thing about this story.
Well deserved 5 stars for a well written and well rounded out characters.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audio. Legal thriller but so much more storyline. Great characters. Now my favorite of the Robert Whitlow books.

[Don Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good legal drama where character development was strong! The suspense really surged in the last fifty pages.

[DonnaJo Pallini · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the characters and the way they interacted with each other. I appreciate the legalize that didn’t bog you down but kept the story moving forward.

[Michelle Korting · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m happy I came across this author and took a chance on reading this book.
I really enjoyed his writing and how he incorporated Christian values in the lives of his characters. Looking forward to the next book.

[Tanya R · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my first read for author Robert Whitlow and as I wasn't aware that this was a Christian book, I was surprised by how prevalent religion was within the story.

Beyond that, the plot line was intriguing but not very action packed, so more of a quiet, slow burn Thriller.

The characters were written well but much of the story was reflection or the characters discussing things that had happened instead of being written in a way that has the events unfolding to the reader as they happen.

Thank you to TLC Tours for having me on the book tour for Relative Justice. It is always a pleasure to read new authors and different types of stories. All opinions expressed are my own.

[Kelsie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Robert Whitlow has been and always will be one of my favorite authors. While his books are rarely suspenseful, his plotlines are exceptional, and his characters are fantastically thought-out and well-written. That being said, however, Relative Justice missed the mark for me this time around. I liked the characters. The plot was interesting enough, but overall, the book was anticlimactic. Do I regret reading it? Absolutely not. But I just think Relative Justice by Robert Whitlow could have been better.

Zeke Caldwell enlists David and Carter Cobb’s law firm to help him fight a big drug company who he believes has stolen his formula. After Carter, David’s father, suffers a health incident, David finds himself short-staffed. Enter Katelyn, his sister-in-law. An attorney at a well-respected law firm, she has the experience that Caldwell needs to stand up to the drug company. The story unfolds slowly, with subplots that turn David and his wife—and Katelyn and her husband—into people versus simple characters on a page. This added elements that Relative Justice needed. The faith element, too, so common in Whitlow books, flows into the author’s tale seamlessly…though I will be honest and say that I don’t think every Christian book needs the gospel intertwined into it.

Many Christian novels I read don’t have it, so I do appreciate that about Whitlow. But I read Trial and Error at the beginning of 2021, and it had many of the same underlying themes. Though the cases were completely different, God still prevails and moves in the characters’ lives. Furthermore, Whitlow exemplifies that you don’t have to preach the gospel to exemplify Christ, and God doesn’t always work in miracles. He speaks in small ways, through presses on the heart and through a still, small voice.

I did not find Relative Justice by Robert Whitlow at all compelling. It was not exciting. I didn’t sense any form of urgency—which may be true to court cases, but it does not always make for a good story. The book focused more on Katelyn and her family adjusting to a new form of life, and the case with Zeke was more secondary. The major “conflict” ended up being not much of a conflict, and the whole book ended with an anticlimactic…flop. It was a good conclusion—a resolution to the whole affair, but I wanted so much more.

There is no doubt about it: Robert Whitlow is a very talented author, and most of his books are enjoyable to read. Relative Justice is, too. But if you’re looking for a legal thriller, this isn’t it.

*Note: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. All views expressed are my own.

[Valri Western · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my first experience reading a novel by Robert Whitlow. It won't be my last! I really enjoyed this story although it did drag a little bit in places. That, however, didn't deter me from enjoying the story. The legal case was compelling and interesting to keep me reading the book quickly. It did seem a little bit longer than it needed to be though. Before I retired years ago, I worked in a very large law firm, so I thrilled me to be "back in that world"! I wasn't around criminal law, but many terms and actions were familiar. This led me to be more interested in the book, I think! I loved getting to know all the characters more fully as the author spends a great deal of time plumbing the depths of each one. David and Kathryn were more of the main characters, but the other family members had a lot of "screen time" too. In the story, Zeke, has a patent for his home-made remedies but someone else has made one of them and has a patent too so Zeke is going to court to claim patent infringement. The other guy, Emerson, is kind of a shady character but his journey is interesting. I loved the family dynamics, the law case and the outcome! It needed a little more "pizzaz" in some parts but mostly, I really enjoyed the book!

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Relative Justice by Robert Whitlow is a story about new beginnings and trusting your faith to lead you where you need to go. Katelyn Martin-Cobb is a smart, hard working lawyer hoping to make partner one day. But Katelyn has other dreams too. She would like to start a family with her loving husband Robbie. When her father in law’s health is suddenly in jeopardy and her career at a crossroad, Katelyn and Robbie take a leap of faith and move closer to family in North Carolina.

Here in Wilmington they decide to put down roots. While assisting with his father’s recovery, Robbie takes on the Director’s job at Camp Seacrest for kids, while Katelyn assists his brother, David, in their small family law firm. Katelyn’s days are relatively easy and relaxing at Cobb and Cobb in comparison to the fast pace and intense pressure of a high powered law firm. But all that changes when Katelyn and David take on a patent infringement case for a close family friend. There is danger accompanying this case and someone is going to great lengths to make sure they don’t succeed. Only David’s faith filled determination and Katelyn’s expertise will see them through to the very end.

I enjoy legal crime novels and Robert Whitlow is one of my go to authors for such reads. His books are always faith filled and suspenseful and I am never disappointed. This book had great character development and I really enjoyed Katelyn and Robbie’s characters the best. I liked the way they loved and supported one another and Robbie was always so patient with Katelyn’s faith journey. In addition, I always feel like I learn something new everytime I read one of R.Whitlow’s books. This particular book started out a little slow, but once it started, I couldn’t put it down. A great novel for those who like stories of faith with suspense and great family characters.

I want to thank NetGalley and Thomas Nelson-Fiction for an ARC of Relative Justice by Robert Whitlow. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

[Anita Ojeda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Katelyn Martin-Cobb loves her fast-paced, demanding job as a litigator with a high-priced Washington, D.C. law firm. Except it doesn’t leave her much time with Robbie, her outdoors-loving husband. Just when she thinks her dreams of fast-tracking to a partner position will come true, a series of events makes her question everything she thought she wanted.

It’s taken Robbie Cobb longer than most people to settle down and figure out his passion and calling in life. As he feels pulled back to the faith of his youth, he wonders where God will lead. When his father has a life-threatening brain hemorrhage, Robbie rushes home to North Carolina.

David Cobb and his father Carter have a family law practice where they can focus on helping small business owners. David sees his job as a calling, and his unorthodox dependence on prayer rather than logic leaves some people shaking their heads. He and his wife Nan and two children enjoy living close to Carter and the slower-paced life of a small-town law office.

Zeke Caldwell, a local pharmacy assistant, and self-taught naturalist takes out a patent for one of his home remedies. When he realizes a major drug company has infringed on his patent, he goes to David for guidance.

None of them realize danger lurks closer than they ever imagined. What happens when David prepares to take on Goliath?

What I Liked About This Book

Whitlow creates a story that is half Jan Karon and half Cara Putman. The author spends a fair amount of time character-building. Readers will enjoy the spiritual transformations in both Katelyn and Robbie. They may also get impatient if they anticipate a suspense element (on a scale of 1 to 10, the suspense hovers around a three).
If you love mild suspense and enjoy stories where characters mature and change in unexpected ways as God works in their lives, this affirming story will bring you hope.

[Anne Wolters · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an intriguing story that is heartwarming as well as an example of living a life of faith and prayer. I love everything about it including where it takes place, the interesting characters, the issues they face and how they handle unexpected hurdles and are able to reach an agreement when they don't agree.

Katelyn, an attorney works for one of the more powerful law firms in the Washington DC area is offered a big promotion to move to the Chicago office. Robbie, her husband is willing to support her and agrees to the move, although his heart is working with kids and he just learned of an opening at a boys camp in his hometown of Wilmington. He doesn't even mention it and instead begins discussing plans to move to Chicago.. Through some unforeseen events, the move to Chicago doesn't happen and they do end up in Wilmington because Robbie's Dad is in the hospital.

Robbie's brother David is the junior partner in the law firm of Cobb and Cobb that was started nearly forty years earlier by their dad, Carter Cobb.. While Carter is in the hospital David asks Katelyn to come to work at the firm temporarily to help out while Carter is recuperating. . David and Katelyn have some conflicting ideas about how to approach certain things. David's natural tendency is to pray about everything, but Katelyn isn't necessary onboard with running a law firm that way.

There are many twists and turns as well as some surprises. Fun fishing trips and some serious business to take care of as well as an unexpected event that all comes together as part of this fascinating story. This is a book that is difficult to put down until the last page is turned.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review of completely my own.

[Beckie Burnham · Rating 3 out of 5]

My book club chose Relative Justice by Robert Whitlow for its September discussion. My husband is as big a fan of Whitlow as I am, so we chose to listen to the audiobook on a road trip to Mississippi. It was the perfect length for our car ride, but we both thought it was just okay. Those were the sentiments of my book club as well. The book centers around a patent infringement of a pharmaceutical developed by a a natural medicines/herbalist. The suit has the potential to cost the pharmaceutical company big bucks. Plus there are some very shady/scary characters involved behind the scenes. If you are looking for a Grisham-esque novel, you will be disappointed. Yes, there is some suspense and danger. Yes, there is a bit of legal wrangling. But the book centers mainly on the family dynamics of the main characters. Prayer is also a big part of the book, which was a plus for me, since it showed how God uses the prayers of His people to accomplish the impossible. God is definitely at work behind the scenes. But being the huge fan of legal suspense/drama that I am, I would have liked more of that. Specific to the audiobook: The book is a little slow in developing. Listening, rather than reading, was a bit tedious.

All in all, Relative Justice is not my favorite of Whitlow’s books. It did give me some things to think about, but I wish it had been a little more adrenaline-laden, if you know what I mean. 😉

Audience: Adults.

(I purchased the audiobook from Audible. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)

[Edward Arrington · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book because of the relationships and faith woven throughout the story of a fight for justice for a man whose patent has been infringed upon. Andy and Courtney, the children of David and Nan Cobb, were the stars in my opinion. They were well-behaved, smart, and strong in their young faith. They loved their family, especially their grandfather. When he suffered a medical emergency and ended up in the hospital, they were his two staunchest prayer warriors. The author frequently brings them into the story to add some interesting dialogue and action. I enjoyed the way the family worked together, even when there were significant differences of opinion. David and his father were small-town lawyers, while the younger son’s wife was a lawyer with a major firm in Washington, DC. One of the most interesting aspects of the story was the way David relied strongly on his faith when dealing with clients. I am involved in a study currently about knowing and doing God’s will. A huge emphasis is placed on immediate obedience. This story so aptly demonstrates that concept. Some may question if that is real life. I would say many people who profess to be believers fail to practice that but the story helps to bring things into perspective as first one and then another begins to act in obedience to their faith. You will have to read the book to see if justice is served. You will find it difficult to put down.

[John · Rating 2 out of 5]

On a theoretical level, I suppose it might be possible to write an interesting book centered around a patent law case—which this book is centered around—but this is not such a book. How did I hate it, let me count the ways:

1. For the great majority of the book, there is no discernible plot at all. I mean, for awhile I was wondering if it was categorized as a "mystery" genre, the mystery being, "what, exactly is this book about?" Is it about a court case? Is it about an attorney giving up a high-powered job to move to somewhere in North Carolina? Is it about a father having a brain aneurysm? It was like the book didn't know what it wanted to be. I am not very patient with plotless books, or books that are like "guess what the real plot is and you will win a nice prize!"

2. Even when the book DOES finally settle on a type of plot with about 80% of the book gone (I am not making that up), it sort of zips around in a haphazard manner with no clear direction. Are they going to settle out of court? Go to court and get a zillion dollars? Get murdered? You're baffled by all of this and the quick wrap up to the whole book reads as if the editor called and said, "just wrap it up where you are, we need to get the book into print!"

3. Why does this get such high ratings on Goodreads? Is Goodreads turning into another Amazon where the reviews are mostly useless?

Read at your peril, you have been warned.

[Tammy Lunsford - Escape to Books By Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Robert Whitlow is a master of writing a suspense filled legal thriller. This one was no exception.

David Cobb has a law practice with this father. They are wonderful attorneys, but more importantly they truly care about their clients. They counsel them in legal matters, as well as spiritual matters.

One of the firm's clients, Zeke Caldwell, has a brilliant mind. He concocts remedies for ailments using only natural ingredients. The Cobb firm has actually assisted him in obtaining a patent for one of his remedies. He now believes a major drug company has stolen his formula. This type of claim is way outside of David's area of expertise, but his sister-in-law, Katelyn, is a high powered attorney in a large Washington firm who is in element in the courtroom. When everything falls into place, the members of the Cobb family will find strengthened faith, new faith for some and power in leaning on one another. The further they investigate this claim, the darker it becomes.

Robert Whitlow's legal expertise shines through on the pages, but he also knows how to present it in a manner that does not require a legal degree to understand it. This one is a mind boggling mystery that had me flipping pages late into the night. The faith thread is always strong in Whitlow's books which enriches the plot further. The Cobb family characters were interesting and very likeable to me. Fans of John Grisham will enjoy this book and any book written by Robert Whitlow.

[Gretchen Garrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

"It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, to search out a matter is the glory of kings." Proverbs 25:2

The characters are what made me really, really enjoy this book. (I hope they come back again in another book.)
The Cobb Family
Carter, the family patriarch, whose life takes an unexpected twist but still has wisdom to add
His youngest son, Robbie who has had a few second chances and finally gets what life is all about
Katelyn, his wife, who is a brilliant lawyer and is also getting a chance to determine what her priorities are going to be
Carter's oldest son, David, who has an interesting perspective on how to operate his law office
Nan, his wife, who keeps her family going through service, sacrifice and prayer
Their kids, Andy and Courtney, who definitely add their part to the story
The ones with the case
Zeke who wants his home remedies to help heal others
Emerson who wants to continue to gamble and stay one step ahead of everyone
Plus the extras who add their own part

I would classify this book as Southern fiction with a legal element and a bit of suspense. Faith also plays a role. I think why I enjoy Whitlow's books so much is because they feel real. I feel like I am stepping into situations that could actually happen. Perhaps he is able to write in this fashion because he is an attorney himself. The plot does not feel forced or hurried.

The readers get a glimpse into how law is put into practice. I found the behind-the-scenes details fascinating. The key case in this one involves determining whether a patent for a drug was violated. Evaluating a set of chemical compound combinations is complicated.

I wanted to keep reading because I wanted to see how everything was resolved. But I also wanted to savor the book because the story was so enjoyable. I was not quite ready for it be over. Hence the reason why I hope there is another book written featuring the Cobb family!

I was provided a copy of this book through NetGalley. I wanted to read and review it. All opinions are my own.