Robert Whitlow is an accomplished American author, best known for his legal thriller and Christian fiction novels. He was born in the United States and grew up in north Georgia. Whitlow pursued his higher education at Furman University, where he graduated magna cum laude with a BA in history in 1976. He later attended the University of Georgia School of Law, where he received his JD with honors in 1979.
After graduating from law school, Whitlow became a practicing attorney and is currently a partner in a Charlotte, North Carolina law firm. He and his wife, Kathy, have four children and nine grandchildren. Whitlow's career took a surprising turn in 1996 when he began writing. His novels, which are set in the South, combine legal suspense with interesting characterization, and reveal some of the ways God interacts with people in realistic scenarios.
Whitlow's first novel, "The List," was a best-seller, and his writing career has continued to be successful. He has won the prestigious Christy Award for Contemporary Fiction, which recognizes excellence in Christian fiction. His novel "The Trial" won the award in the year 2001. Whitlow's wife, Kathy, has been a significant source of support in his writing career. It was Kathy who encouraged Whitlow to turn his thoughts into a book, after he had a great thought one morning about how the past influences the present.
In addition to his writing career, Whitlow is also a filmmaker. He has produced film adaptations of his novels "The List," "The Trial," and "Jimmy." His legal background and experience as a practicing attorney have been instrumental in informing the legal thriller aspects of his novels. Whitlow's works have been well-received by readers and critics alike, and he continues to be a popular and respected author in the genre of Christian fiction and legal thrillers.