Relative Justice

Robert Whitlow

Apr 2022 · Sold by Thomas Nelson

About this ebook

For the attorneys at Cobb and Cobb, the pursuit of justice is about more than legal expertise; it’s a family matter.

David Cobb is not a typical lawyer—he’s more interested in dispensing God’s wisdom than pertinent legal advice. High-stakes litigation is way outside his comfort zone.

For many years Zeke Caldwell has been concocting home remedies made from natural ingredients found in the coastal marshes near Wilmington, North Carolina. One of his remedies proved so effective that he patented it with the help of David’s father. Now he suspects a big drug company has stolen his formula. What he doesn’t know is that the theft has deeper, more evil roots.

When Zeke asks David to help fight the drug company, David knows the suit is beyond his expertise and experience. But his sister-in-law, Katelyn Cobb, is a rising star attorney in a prestigious Washington, DC, law firm. The courtroom is her second home. Could she help? Would she even consider it?

Life’s circumstances compel the lawyers to face, not only patent piracy, but personal obstacles and struggles that threaten to rip apart the fabric of the family. The fight for Zeke requires all the relatives to unite for justice.

Praise for Relative Justice:

“Robert Whitlow’s legal expertise shines in Relative Justice, a story of patent infringement and illegal gains, but it’s his characters who will steal the readers’ hearts. Katelyn Martin-Cobbs, her husband Robbie, and his family face trials that allow them to heal old wounds and forge new bonds. Whitlow’s fans are sure to enjoy going along for a memorable, roller-coaster ride.”—Kelly Irvin, author of Trust Me

• Stand-alone novel
• Book length: 111,000 words
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Ratings and reviews

The Cobb family that has a prestigious law practice and their faith. When an old friend needs legal assistance, Kate and David have different opinions on how to handle it. Discovering things were not as they appeared. Well written suspense, with good characters portrayed in their roles, decisions based on faith. Enjoyed Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion for Net Galley and Thomas Mercer.

Loved it: I really enjoyed this book. The case presented was interesting and it captured my attention. I appreciated that unlike many legal thrillers, this book wasn't bogged down with an overabundance of legal facts and procedures. Rather the plot flowed smoothly and there was a perfect mix of family, personal drama and mystery surrounding the legal case. I also liked that it felt natural. The characters had doubts and flaws and faced challenges. It was encouraging seeing the them put their faith into action and I liked the message about continually turning to the Lord in prayer. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

This is my first experience reading a novel by Robert Whitlow. It won't be my last! I really enjoyed this story although it did drag a little bit in places. That, however, didn't deter me from enjoying the story. The legal case was compelling and interesting to keep me reading the book quickly. It did seem a little bit longer than it needed to be though. Before I retired years ago, I worked in a very large law firm, so I thrilled me to be "back in that world"! I wasn't around criminal law, but many terms and actions were familiar. This led me to be more interested in the book, I think! I loved getting to know all the characters more fully as the author spends a great deal of time plumbing the depths of each one. David and Kathryn were more of the main characters, but the other family members had a lot of "screen time" too. In the story, Zeke, has a patent for his home-made remedies but someone else has made one of them and has a patent too so Zeke is going to court to claim patent infringement. The other guy, Emerson, is kind of a shady character but his journey is interesting. I loved the family dynamics, the law case and the outcome! It needed a little more "pizzaz" in some parts but mostly, I really enjoyed the book!

About the author

Robert Whitlow is the bestselling author of legal novels set in the South and winner of the Christy Award for Contemporary Fiction. He received his JD with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law where he served on the staff of the Georgia Law Review. Website: robertwhitlow.com; X: @whitlowwriter; Facebook: @robertwhitlowbooks.