Water’s Edge by Robert Whitlow is a suspenseful legal thriller infused with spiritual truths. The main character, Tom Crane, just fired from his prestigious big city law firm, returns to his north Georgia hometown to close down his deceased father’s law office. Tom steps right into the middle of financial fraud, a clinging old girlfriend, and too many questions about his father’s death. While sorting out the clues and conflicts, Tom learns to trust God and finds answers on his knees.
I found this plot, although cleverly woven with legal facts, easy to follow. There are plenty of ambiguous clues and characters to maintain reader interest. We meet a tobacco chewing backwoodsman and a feisty, attractive British lady. We encounter white water rafting and money laundering. Along the way, Tom’s crime solving is intertwined with his spiritual journey.
Whitlow has crafted an amazing tale that has it all: mayhem, mystery and maybe even murder. The author’s own legal background makes his writing accurate and credible. Water’s Edge is a thriller with all the elements of good fiction and with a positive Christian message. It was a pleasure to read, and I’ll look for more fiction by this competent author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review; the opinions expressed are my own.
