The List: A Novel of Legal Suspense Paperback – October 4, 2004

This is a well written novel about good vs. evil. It is a fast paced, page turner, and a sheer delight following a much too long 900 page, two volume novel by another author. The author is a lawyer and he loves to incorporate legal terms and court room incidents into his novels. But he keeps that to a minimum in this book. I've got to say, this is one of the best books I've read.

I believe He gave me this book to read because He knew the trials I am facing. He is the great I Am!

Most of us don't want to let go of control, however that is exactly what Josiah Jacobson did. Josiah, known by Renny, comes from an influential family line. Nearly 140 years earlier his ancestors signed a covenant of greed. It afforded those on the list enormous wealth through many generations. This is a story of a man who had the courage to say yes to God, forsaking a lavish lifestyle to chooses the way of the Lord to stop the generations of greedThis is a captivating, fast-paced story of a man caught in a spiritual battle and the Lord's judgment against evil.

I really liked the story. The characters were likeable and believeable. A story of good versus for good measure. evil with a little romance

I loved this novel! It's the story of a young attorney who is led into a deep walk with God through the leading of the Holy Spirit and the prayers of a few people who loved him. Very well written, it kept my interest not only to see how the challenging events in His life would go, but also to be blessed by the accounts of his spiritual growth.

Josiah Jacobson, a young lawyer, known to everyone as Renny, is launched into a world of deceit and wickedness when he reads the terms of his father's will. He is disappointed and angry at his father, who he couldn't really get close to when he was older, until he hears about the money involved in being heir to his membership of The List.This unholy inheritance is compared to our eternal inheritance in Jesus Christ, and the prophetic vision that his maternal grandfather passed down to him in a letter - he was to destroy the strongholds of idol worship like the godly King Josiah did in the Bible.When a member of The List dies, his oldest son takes over the membership in this evil secret society , based on greed, lies and covetousness. In fact, we see clearly how the sins of the fathers are passed down through the generations! An example of this is the way Renny gets migraines like his father did as soon as he signs the oath of membership. Also the members have often died in suspicious circumstances.Renny goes to his first meeting of The List with Jo Johnstone, whose father named her tuo make it seem as though she was male in order to not lose his family's membership. There is a great deal of money involved, which is what has lured Renny into joining, but Jo only wants to know more about her father. She is a strong Christian and is uneasy about the whole situation, and is uncomfortable with Renny's obvious love of money. The members of The List are afraid of Jo's Christianity.Largely due to Jo's, Mama A's and his landlady, Daisy Stokes' prayers, Renny realizes his need for the Lord and makes a commitment to the God they serve. He is impressed by the way they talk to God so easily, like a friend.When he realizes the evil in which he has become involved, he tries to destroy The List in his own strength and ends up bringing danger to the one he loves.When he reaches rock bottom, he is led by his Christian lawyer to give over the control of his life to Jesus and to repent of his love of money, so that he can fight the battle in the Spirit against the satanic forces lined up against him.We see the importance of prayer and fasting and even of laying down one's life for one's friends. We see also that the Lord is the God who answers prayers and is true to His Word. delivering and healing His children.This novel is rich in Scripture reference, and is a wonderfully exciting story of the fight between good and evil. It leaves us in no doubt that we cannot fight evil in our own strength, and that nothing is impossible to the Lord.This is a book that I cannot recommend highly enough, for the gripping plot, the very real characters and the spiritual insight of the author.- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

Reading about the ways God swept into this man's life and changed him and many others was so inspiring! Whitlow wrote with such an incredible balance of mystery, suspense, romance and comedy,I could hardly tear myself away from the pages. An unforgettable book and it showed me the power of prayer.

Draws you in and won't let go until the end. A strong reminder of the power of prayer in these days of turmoil.

I really like the books by this author, Christianity is so well presented in a thrilling story

made into an award winning movie. Very good

Enjoyed this book a lot. Story was fast pace , and a great story line that looked into the spiritual side of life. Would recommend.

Love all of Robert Whitlow's books, and this one was no exception, a great read and very exciting

Good read.