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Thomas Nelson (2021), 432 pages
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 has gone missing, she knows Buddy is the one for the case. The girl's parents are desperate for answers. Together with Gracie and Mayleah-the new detective in town-Buddy chases all leads, hoping to reach the missing teen before it's too late. And as he pursues one 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. - Stand-alone legal drama - Full-length novel at approximately 120,000 words - Includes discussion questions for book clubs.… (more)
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LibraryThing member eccl
Trial and Error, by Robert Whitlow, is a contemporary Christian mystery thriller that kept me reading to see what was going to happen. Buddy Smith is a lawyer who'd infant daughter and her mother went missing just after the child's birth. He has never given up on trying to find them. Now a young
This is such a good story. It is well written with strong characters. There are sensitive topics in this story, such as teen pregnancy, unwed mothers, child abduction and human trafficking. The author does a great job of writing the story without going into deep details. There are many good things that stand out to me in this story. I enjoyed the strong faith and the importance of prayer in the lives of Grace and Buddy's mother. Another is the secret Buddy's father kept from Buddy and his mother and how it affected their lives.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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boy and a teen girl in towns goes missing and he takes on the cases to try to find them. Working with the county clerk of courts, Grace, and a new detective in town, Mayleah, they diligently work to find the missing girl.This is such a good story. It is well written with strong characters. There are sensitive topics in this story, such as teen pregnancy, unwed mothers, child abduction and human trafficking. The author does a great job of writing the story without going into deep details. There are many good things that stand out to me in this story. I enjoyed the strong faith and the importance of prayer in the lives of Grace and Buddy's mother. Another is the secret Buddy's father kept from Buddy and his mother and how it affected their lives.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
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LibraryThing member lamb521
Title: Trial and Error
Author: Robert Whitlow
Pages: 432
Year: 2021
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
The opening scene sets the stage for a story filled with suspense that will touch the heart of readers. Two expectant fathers are awaiting the arrival of their babies, sitting
As the story progresses, we see how these three characters’ lives are going to be entangled in finding a recent disappearance of a young teenager named Reagan. Reagan is the daughter of the other expectant father who was in the room with Buddy many years ago.
Now as I was reading, I kept trying to figure out where the author was taking me. I was entertaining possible avenues the plot line was going to take, but the ending took me by surprise. In the novel, is a very heart touching story of two fathers searching for their daughters for two different reasons. However, by the end of the book the two fathers’ lives and those of their daughters intersect in an amazing way.
I loved how Gracie’s character was developed as a woman of faith, how she lived that out and was a model for other young women. The main character, Buddy, was interesting and how God used what he went through to touch Buddy’s heart and change his life. The story takes place in Georgia and having never been there I enjoyed the many descriptions of the area and time where the author sets the stage.
Whether you have read other Robert Whitlow books or not, this one is definitely one to share with family and friends. Grab a copy, read and enjoy!
Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility.
Author: Robert Whitlow
Pages: 432
Year: 2021
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
The opening scene sets the stage for a story filled with suspense that will touch the heart of readers. Two expectant fathers are awaiting the arrival of their babies, sitting
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together talking. They share just a tidbit to the other before being interrupted by a nurse. When the audience turns the page, it fast forwards the story to one of the fathers named Buddy and his endless search for his daughter. Buddy is a lawyer whose own personal experience leads him to take cases that have in one way or another a focus on parents and their children. Enter Gracie who coaches the girls fast pitch softball league and is clerk for the courts. Add to the mix a new detective, Mayleah from Oklahoma who focuses on finding missing and exploited children.As the story progresses, we see how these three characters’ lives are going to be entangled in finding a recent disappearance of a young teenager named Reagan. Reagan is the daughter of the other expectant father who was in the room with Buddy many years ago.
Now as I was reading, I kept trying to figure out where the author was taking me. I was entertaining possible avenues the plot line was going to take, but the ending took me by surprise. In the novel, is a very heart touching story of two fathers searching for their daughters for two different reasons. However, by the end of the book the two fathers’ lives and those of their daughters intersect in an amazing way.
I loved how Gracie’s character was developed as a woman of faith, how she lived that out and was a model for other young women. The main character, Buddy, was interesting and how God used what he went through to touch Buddy’s heart and change his life. The story takes place in Georgia and having never been there I enjoyed the many descriptions of the area and time where the author sets the stage.
Whether you have read other Robert Whitlow books or not, this one is definitely one to share with family and friends. Grab a copy, read and enjoy!
Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility.
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LibraryThing member vintagebeckie
Robert Whitlow is a must-read author for both my husband and me. We appreciate the finely drawn characters and the story lines that are entertaining while making you think. Trial And Error has both of those elements. I liked the day-to-day lives that were depicted in the book making the characters
All in all, I enjoyed Trial And Error.
Recommended.
Audience: adult
(I purchased a copy of this book from Amazon. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
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very relatable. It did slow the story down somewhat, but I think the way Whitlow writes reflects real life. The subject matter focuses on missing/lost children — some in danger and others that don’t want to be found. The research that goes into finding a missing person was fascinating. The faith thread is especially strong, and the depiction of the impact of prayer is powerful. Some characters are Christians, others are not, but are open to honest dialog and sincere testimonies. I found that very meaningful. As I said, this is a slow-moving story, but I never lost interest. The audiobook is well done and was a great accompaniment on my morning walks.All in all, I enjoyed Trial And Error.
Recommended.
Audience: adult
(I purchased a copy of this book from Amazon. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
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LibraryThing member khoyt
I received this book as a GoodReads giveaway from the publisher. I was not told to give a favorable review. "Trial and Error" is a great vehicle for bringing the very real tragedy of sex trafficking and family abuse to the forefront. The book reminds us how crucial our relationships with our
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children (especially teenagers) are. It brings to light terrible events that happen daily in the shadows and back alleys of towns and cities across America. As always, Robert Whitlow puts the gospel message into several pages and shows what faith in Jesus can do. I would like to have that boldness, faith, and prayer life he portrays in his characters. This novel is a romance with a happily ever after. It is also an eye-opening read about a very real crisis in America that we all need to be educated about. Show Less
LibraryThing member cbcmedia
Reading a Robert Whitlow book is an experience in all the senses. You can taste all the good food that they ate. You can feel all the emotions: good, bad, ugly, moving. You can see the beauty and smell the fragrance of the flowers in the garden. And you can hear the emotions in their voices
I really enjoyed reading this book and even having a good cry or two was good for my soul. Seeing how troubles are all around us yet sometimes we fail to see what’s actually going on. There’s always more to the story, it’s never one-sided. This book kept me guessing until the end. I would love to read a sequel and get caught up with the characters and their lives.
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expressing joy and sadness.I really enjoyed reading this book and even having a good cry or two was good for my soul. Seeing how troubles are all around us yet sometimes we fail to see what’s actually going on. There’s always more to the story, it’s never one-sided. This book kept me guessing until the end. I would love to read a sequel and get caught up with the characters and their lives.
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8.4 inches
ISBN
0785234659 / 9780785234654