Book description from NetGalley:
Bestselling author Robert Whitlow returns with an international legal drama that speaks to critical issues of our day.
“Compelling, realistic, and inspiring.” —Randy Singer, bestselling author of Rule of Law
“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation . . .”
During a terrorist attack near the Western Wall in Jerusalem, a courageous mother sacrifices her life to save her four-year-old daughter, leaving behind a grieving husband and a motherless child.
Hana Abboud, a Christian Arab Israeli lawyer trained at Hebrew University, typically uses her language skills to represent international clients for an Atlanta law firm. When her boss is contacted by Jakob Brodsky, a young Jewish lawyer pursuing a lawsuit on behalf of the woman’s family under the US Anti-Terrorism laws, he calls on Hana’s expertise to take point on the case. After careful prayer, she joins forces with Jakob, and they quickly realize the need to bring in a third member for their team, an Arab investigator named Daud Hasan, based in Israel.
To unravel the case, this team of investigators travels from the streets of Atlanta to the alleys of Jerusalem, a world where hidden motives thrive, the risk of death is real, and the search for truth has many faces. What they uncover will forever change their understanding of justice, heritage, and what it means to be chosen for a greater purpose.”
My Review:
This book is phenomenal. I want to be careful with my review as to not give any spoilers and lessen the suspense as you read. It’s one of the best Christian mystery/suspense books that I’ve ever read. The setting in Israel adds much to this story. The storyline is unusual and intriguing. These characters became very real to me. The last couple of chapters are intense and pack an emotional punch. It’s a book that although I could hardly wait to see how the story ended, I din’t want the book to end. I’d love to read a sequel with these same characters. Robert Whitlow is now one of my very favorite authors. Don’t miss this one. One of the best books I’ve read this year.
This is a clean book with no foul language or embarrassing scenes. The faith element is very much present all through the book.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.