PAULA'S REVIEW:
A thought-provoking look at life behind bars and an inmate who is concerned about the spiritual welfare of his fellow prison mates.
Joe Moore has been convicted of a double murder, but his grandmother has left funds to find the truth in hopes to set him free. But it has been many years. Part of the story is how young lawyer, Ryan searches out the truth, and its effects on his relationship with his wife and his boss. The other part is how Joe deals with life behind bars, and being a light for Christ.
The plot was interesting, the dialogue was authentic, but the descriptive narrative was kind of wooden. That could be because of the legal perspective of the author.
I so appreciated the Christian aspect of this book. It was clear and showed how a life change happened to some of the main characters.
The unfolding of the crime and true perpetrator was intriguing, although I guessed who the culprit was.
If you like legal drama, give this a try.
*A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.* 4 stars and a strong faith thread
BackCover Blurb:
Justice has been served . . . unless the accused is innocent. In this gripping legal drama, Whitlow expertly weaves themes of grace, faith, and the law with a plot that is sure to keep you guessing until the end.
Life in prison is often a nightmare, but Joe Moore believes he is just where God intends him to be. Twenty-five years ago, while high on meth, he makes one terrible mistake after another, culminating in the brutal murder of a young, influential couple. Today, Joe is a radically different person, thriving in his role as a ministry leader and role model to his fellow inmates.
After being fired from two previous law firms, young lawyer Ryan Clark and his wife, Paige, have settled into a small North Carolina town. Hired by a distant relative, Ryan is committed to connecting with the right clients and handling the mundane tasks while his cousin Tom takes on the high-profile cases.
But when critical health issues land Tom in the hospital, Ryan is forced to take the helm at the law firm--just in time for the town's biggest case in history to be reopened. Joe Moore's niece has been doing some digging and, convinced that her incarcerated uncle is innocent, insists that Ryan relaunch the investigation immediately.
After Ryan meets with Joe, both men receive threats that put their own lives--as well as the lives of those around them--in danger. It appears that together they've pulled back a dark curtain that hides a deeper evil than anyone in town suspects exists. Now they must determine if continuing with the case is worth the risk--and if the cost of proving one man's innocence is too great when the lives of so many others would be placed in mortal danger.
Dive into a world where faith meets the law in this heart-pounding legal drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Pick up Guilty Until Innocent and find out if the cost of justice is worth risking everything. You won't want miss out on this thrilling story of grace, redemption, and the relentless pursuit of truth.
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