Robert Whitlow, Water's Edge

In Water's Edge, we encounter Tom Crane, a young and successful Atlanta attourney who travels home to a small Georgia town to close down his late father's legal practice. But Tom encounters some unexpected loose ends and finds himself surrounded by questions and doubts, about his father's death, about some of his father's past cases, and also about his own future.

I think Water's Edge is Whitlow at his best. Having read a number of his other books, this one ranks as my favorite so far, I think. It is evocative of John Grisham's Summons, dealing as it does with family and identity issues, interweaving the character development with some interesting legal mystery. It also has a prominent faith component, and this integrates well into the narrative without seeming forced. In fact, I found that Tom Crane's wrestling with faith and doubt and his encounter with God all served the plot and the development of his character. Though maybe a bit predictable, this book was wholly enjoyable. So whether you've read any Whitlow before or not, read this one.

Thanks to Amazon Vine and the publisher for the review copy.