THE CONFESSION by ROBERT WHITLOW is a legal thriller with a difference. Not only is it an exciting read, but it is an in depth study of human emotions, not at all heavy or depressing but written in such an easy manner that one literally cannot put the book down. It is full of biblical truth and I found it most inspiring and thought provoking.Holt Douglas is an assistant District Attorney and Trish Carmichael works in the Sheriff's office. They get together because of their mutual interest in a cold case which they both feel has not been properly investigated, suspecting a cover up by the authorities.
Holt is trying to make up for his past behaviour by being the best prosecuting attorney he can be, living his dead best friend's dream because of the guilt he feels for the lie he told the police at a drunk driving accident when they were teenagers. He thinks that he is safe in keeping the truth covered up, as he is the only one who knows what really happened, but, as his old friend Bishop Pennington says, "there is no statute of limitations on sin" and nothing is hidden from God. When Trish, who is a committed Christian, finds out the truth about the man she found so attractive and who she wanted to lead to the Lord, she makes a decision which has repercussions for herself as well as for Holt.
The issues of confession, forgiveness, mercy and grace run through the novel, as well as the danger of accusing someone without knowing all the facts. We see how a person's actions have consequences, and that true release can only come from confessing one's sins to the Lord. All the good works in the world are not enough to buy God's favour. Guilt and unforgiveness both have a devastating effect in a person's life. The importance of showing compassion rather than being religious and legalistic is also brought out clearly.
The characters in this novel are true to life and the story is well worked out. I really enjoy this author, especially the way he speaks of the importance of prayer, the supernatural power of God and the work of the Holy Spirit in people's lives.
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