A Power Greater Than Ourselves

Small town lawyer, Corbin Gage, has a chance to take part in a David versus Goliath type of case.  Two young boys have developed cancer.  Corbin thinks the fertilizer plant, the only employer of good jobs in his southern town, is responsible.  He believes they have dumped chemicals that have caused these two boys to get sick. Taking on a case like this one will require stamina, resources and finances that Corbin hasn’t had in years.

Corbin is an alcoholic, and has been for decades.  His law practice is neglected, and alcohol runs his life. Years of drinking have dulled his mind, as well as, drained his personal finances, along with those of his law practice.  Despite being a dysfunctional parent, both his children, Ray and Roxy, have followed in his footsteps and become lawyers.  Neither work with him.  They both keep Corbin at arm’s length or farther, from them.

Hanging on by a thread.  

Lately, the consequences of his drinking have really caught up with Corbin, and he is barely hanging on.  Recently, he had to spend a night in the local jail when caught drunk driving.  Ray and his wife are threatening to take away the one-on-one time he has with his only grandson.  Billy is the only bright light in his life, and he is about to be yanked away from him because of his drinking.

This case is a real hornet’s nest.

Corbin hasn’t taken a big case like this one in years, and no one thinks he is still capable of doing it–but he would like to prove everyone wrong.  He really wants to help these children, and their families.  Corbin has a history of hurting and disappointing Ray and Roxy because of his drinking.  Now, if he gets involved with this case, it, too, could have negative consequences for both their careers.  He has never admitted to being an alcoholic, but now just might be that time.

I really liked these characters, and hope I get a chance to meet them again in the author’s future books.  This book’s first page pulls you in, and you will be hard-pressed to put it down until reaching the last one.  The author is a highly skilled story teller.  When Corbin is struggling with drinking, you really get inside his head and feel the internal battle he is waging.  You will feel as if you have visited an AA meeting with Corbin, and understand how hard it will be for him to do the twelve steps of the program–but that he can do it.

Mr. Whitlow ended the story in a way I didn’t see coming, and I really liked that.  This is a great five-star, legal thriller written from a Christian viewpoint, and I highly recommend it.  You will not be disappointed.

The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of A House Divided through The Thomas Nelson Publishing BookLook Bloggers Program for the purpose of review.   I have not been compensated in any other manner.  All opinions expressed are my own, and I was not required, or influenced, to give anything but an honest appraisal.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

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