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The Tides of Truth series follows one lawyer's passionate pursuit of truth--in matters of life and the law.

Competition is tough at the Savannah law firm where Tami Taylor serves as a law clerk. But Tami's work sets her apart--and the firm's partners see something special in her. So they assign her to a libel case against an abrasive, outspoken preacher who is either a prophet or a lunatic.

On the surface it appears to be an open and shut case; the preacher seems fully outside the bounds of law. And Tami's strict religious upbringing could be the firm's ace-in-the-hole. But as the investigation continues, Tami is troubled by the preacher's uncanny prophetic abilities. And their client seems to be hiding something.

Tami returns to her hometown, struggling with several critical choices--as two very different men from the firm vie for her heart. Just when the challenges seem insurmountable, hope for Tami arrives from a surprising place. And it's a higher hope than she's ever imagined.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #80792 in Books
• Published on: 2009-04-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

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• ISBN13: 9781595544490
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

Higher Hope by Robert Whitlow
Higher Hope by Robert Whitlow is a legal thriller in the style of John Grisham, and his second book in the Tides Of Truth series.

Set in beautiful Savannah, Georgia, it tells the story of Tami Taylor, a summer law clerk for the Braddock, Appleby and Carpenter law firm.

Because of her strict religious upbringing, she is assigned to a case involving a caustic preacher-turned-prophet, who goes by the name of Sister Dabney. This poses a huge moral dilemma for Tami. Will her conscience allow her to take part in a case against one of God's anointed?

In addition to this quandary, she has not one, but two honorable Christian men vying for her attention--Zach Mays, an associate with the firm, and Vince Colbert, another summer intern. Several chapters near the beginning of the book cover the experience of Tami taking Zach to Powell Station, Georgia, a rural community where her parents, two sisters and two brothers live.

These chapters are tense and full of conflict since Tami's parents have raised her to respect their religious views concerning relationships with people outside their church. Even though Zach is a Christian, his own upbringing in a California communal-type church (and the length of his hair, which he wears in a ponytail) stand in sharp contrast to her parent's beliefs.

These opening chapters also serve to help us understand why Tami is the way she is, which helps us understand her behavior and reactions in later chapters of the book.

This was an enjoyable read by a gifted author. I found the story interesting and fascinating, especially the character of Sister Dabney in relationship to the main character, Tami Taylor. The connection between them can only the explained by God's Spirit indwelling each of them.

GREAT book!
Higher Hope, by Robert Whitlow, is a book I received for review from Thomas Nelson. It's book 2 in the A Tides of Truth series, which is, admittedly, a series I'd never heard of. Honestly, I'm glad I branched out and decided to try out a new author. I really enjoyed this book!

From the back cover:
Competition is tough at the Savannah law firm where Tami Taylor serves as a law clerk. But Tami's work sets her apart - and the firm's partners see something special in her. So they assign her to a libel case against an abrasive, outspoken preacher who is either a prophet or a lunatic.

On the surface it appears to be an open and shut case; the preacher seems fully outside the bounds of law. And Tami's strict religious upbringing could be the firm's ace-in-the-hole. But as the investigation continues, Tami is troubled by the preacher's uncanny prophetic abilities. And their client seems to be hiding something.

Tami returns to her hometown, struggling with several critical choices -- as two very different men from the firm vie for her heart. Just when the challenges seem insurmountable, hope for Tami arrives from a surprising place. And it's a higher hope than she's ever imagined.

Robert Whitlow could be compared to John Grisham ... but clean and Christian. I'm definitely going to keep my eye out for book 3 Spring 2010 and I hope to pick up book 1 very soon. He has several other books out as well that I might check into.

Here's Hoping For Even Better!
When Whitlow presented "Deeper Water," I think a few people were skeptical. And I personally didn't know if I'd be into it. But I was pleasantly surprised, and couldn't wait to dig into "Higher Hope." And although I thought the first chapter was a little choppy, Whitlow has me craving his next offering. I can't wait!

Welcome back to the world of Tami Lynn Taylor! Just when things appear under control...yeah right! She is assigned to a case that she wants to steer clear of. That's because her and Sister Dabney are on the same side, and they both worship the same God. And Sister Dabney is accused of slander against an outstanding and outspoken member of the community. And if that weren't enough, she has Zach and Vinny looking for her affection. This is where the going gets rough, and Tami gets going! And don't forget dear old Mrs. Fairmont. Tami Lynn just loves that old woman, along with the rat dog, Flip! What exactly does it feel like to walk through the fire? Well, you might experience the pain of a Catfish sting!

Whitlow offered me a pleasant surprise, full of issues that tug at the heart. And I really enjoyed it the whole way through. The first offering was good, this one was great. And here's hoping that it gets a lot better! I'm looking forward to "Greater Love," book #3, once next Spring emerges.