Tasked by Joe Moore's family to petition the court for post-conviction relief, attorney Ryan Clark is determined to work hard for his client while juggling a higher than expected case load in a new job that has all the markings of a small town mine field.
Joe Moore was convicted of a double homicide twenty five years prior while under the influence of methamphetamine. He became a model prisoner after a conversion experience that turned his focus towards prison ministry, discipling the men in his unit, garnering respect from prison officials. Meeting the young lawyer started Joe down a path that he never expected, or honestly wasn't convinced that he even wanted, but as the case moves forward even Joe has to admit that perhaps God has a much broader plan in mind.
Amidst unexpected circumstances at home and at work, Ryan is nearly stretched beyond his own capabilities, unfortunately falling prey to the shadows that hidden secrets evoke; exposure is not an option, especially not now.
A deeply spiritual story, leaving the sensation of having read something rather miraculous in the rearview mirror of each and every reader.
*I purchased a copy and was under no obligation to provide a positive review. 4.5 stars
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.
Sounds intriguing. I love his books.
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