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The Trial

By: Robert Whitlow
Narrated by: Rob Lamont
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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.

©2003 Robert Whitlow (P)2003 Oasis Audio LLC Christian Fiction Genre Fiction Legal Thriller Thriller & Suspense Fiction Law Suspense Crime

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"Exciting courtroom drama and an authentic Southern sensibility." (Publishers Weekly)
Engaging Suspense • Memorable Storyline • Beautiful Performance • Well-developed Characters • Spiritual Insights
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I enjoyed The Trial even more than the other 4 of Mr. Whitlow's books I've read. The only problem was that the musical interludes at the end and beginning of each chapter were distracting and annoying. The ending was a partial surprise. The spiritual journey of the two main characters was beautiful. I felt like I was not only part of that but the author took me so inside the storyline that I saw the events unfold as though I was there in person. I highly recommend The Trial

best one ever!

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Where does The Trial rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

At the top of my list!

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Trial?

This story was all memorable. I felt I was there. I did not find out that this story was based on a true historical person and account until AFTER I finished. This made the story more incredible!

Have you listened to any of Rob Lamont’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Rob Lamont gave a beautiful performance. Each character was powerful.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

At times this books graphics descriptions were almost to much. But I had to keep going to the end. The story is that good!

Impacting! Was blown away by this true story!

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Both intellectually and spiritually stimulating. It caused me to purposely focus on my family and to thank God for all that He has done for us. Thank You for such an entertaining and inspiring book.

Stimulating

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It was truly an experience! Probably the first time I've learned something spiritual from a legal suspense novel. The story was an exercise for my mind and soul.

Made me think!

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Having started the story with the actual book, when we started listening to this performance, it was quickly apparent that much of the actual book was edited out of the performance. We liked the performer's voice and performance of what was not edited, but we're irritated by having some of what the author thought was necessary cut. We continued to listen sometimes and stop and fill in the spots that were skipped with the book. Sometimes I just read from the book and fast forwarded when it was after dark and we were in the car, but the hole, sometimes whole scenes and sometimes a half or a full page were annoying.

Good Story with Holes

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As always, I genuinely enjoyed the story. Robert Whitlow is one of my favorite authors! The narrator was excellent! The only reason that I did not give it 5 stars all the way was due to the annoying music between chapters. I often will go to sleep using the timer function in the app. I would be asleep and the book would change chapters and it would startle me awake! Not good! Remove the annoying sounds of transitioning between chapters and I'll go to 5 stars!

Remove the Annoying Music between chapters!

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I love these stories! I so appreciate the legal thrillers.

Great story, characters, suspense, just too short.

I’ll read another.

Great story

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Whitlow does a great job developing the characters and their relationships with one another throughout his novel. There was enough suspense and romance to keep my attention. I liked the tender ending. Just a reminder for those who had problems with the Scriptural content and religious influence…the book is listed in the “religious/Christianity” section of audible.

Delivers

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We so enjoy your books, and know that God has anointed you with the ability to write such clever stories that show God’s Incredible love for all of humanity, no matter how bad or demon possessed they are, nothing will stop God’s Love while we have breath in our bodies!

What a fantastic book

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The suspense is real. The depth of the characters. Easy way Whitlow reflects God’s truth without it interfering with a good plot. Interesting and uplifting. Not a goody goody book but a real book.

Truth reflected in depth

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