Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Trial and Error by Robert Whitlow, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
Trial and Error by Robert Whitlow / Giveaway Below
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: Trial and Error
Author: Robert Whitlow
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: February 2, 2021
Genre: Christian Suspense/Legal Thriller
Excerpt
Description
A small-town lawyer has been searching for his daughter for eighteen years. Now another young woman is missing, and he’s determined to find them both—no matter the cost.
Buddy Smith built his law practice around tracking down missing children. After all, he knows the agony of being separated from a child. Not long after his daughter’s birth, her mother ran away and Buddy never saw either one again.
Gracie Blaylock has known Buddy her entire life, and now that she is clerk of court for the county, their paths cross frequently. When Gracie hears that a teenager in town, Reagan, has gone missing, she knows Buddy is the one for the case.
Reagan’s parents are desperate for answers. Together with Gracie and Mayleah—the new detective in town—Buddy chases all leads, hoping to reach Reagan before it’s too late. And as he pursues one teen girl, he uncovers clues that could bring him closer to the girl he thought he lost forever: his own daughter.
Master legal writer Robert Whitlow will keep you guessing in this gripping legal drama while reminding you of the power of God’s restoration.
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My Thoughts
Last year I discovered a genre that I’ve fallen in love with, Christian fiction. And I’ve always been a huge fan of legal thrillers, so I couldn’t wait to open Trial And Error since it is a combination of both. It started out quite interesting, so I settled down for a long read.
However, the more I read the more I became a little puzzled. This didn’t feel quite like other legal thrillers that I was familiar with. And it didn’t fit in with the Christian novels I’d been reading either.
We have Buddy, a lawyer with his own history, who is searching for his daughter. He takes mostly family law cases and of course missing children cases since he can relate to that type of loss.
The story is slow-paced as we learn about various aspects of Buddy’s life and high school days. The main story covers his personal case as he searches for his daughter and also a case regarding a local girl. Each progresses slowly and lots of space is allotted to relationships, especially Buddy’s mother and her new friendship with the visiting judge.
As far as the Christian element, this felt more prevalent than other books of this genre. It was far more than occasional Christian references, which for some, may make the book more enjoyable. For me, it felt somewhat intrusive.
In my opinion, this was more character-driven than a thrilling, suspenseful, page-turner. Is there anything wrong with that? Absolutely not. Will I be reading more books by Whitlow? Without a doubt, since I absolutely love Legal Mysteries and Christian Fiction. But this particular book wasn’t exactly what I was expecting.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion
Rating: ☆☆☆1/2
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TOUR GIVEAWAY
(3) winners will receive a print copy of Trial and Error!
Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight February 8, 2021 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on February 15, 2021. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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