Timely Legal Novel

A Time to Stand by Robert Whitlow

Adisa Johnson, a young African-American attorney finds herself back in her hometown in the center of a crisis as a young man from her community lies in a hospital fighting for his life.  The white police officer who shot him needs legal representation and Adisa must confront her prejudices and those of her community to help him.  Her budding relationship with the out-spoken preacher who demands justice in the situation, only complicates matters.

This timely novel demands that we put aside our prejudices and pursue justice, love and reconciliation—no easy task.

For the most part, I thought the plot was interesting though predictable.   It did have a satisfying twist at the end, which surprised me.  The results played out in the community a little too perfectly, but it made for a great ending.

The characters were grew and developed within the story.  Aunt Josie was well-written and familiar.  Adisa was a little harder for me to relate to.  I think the characters could support a sequel, especially if the author developed the relationship between Adisa and Reggie.

Fans of Robert Whitlow will enjoy this even if it is a bit predictable.  I received a free copy from the publisher for my honest review.