Description
With historical mysteries, religious intrigue, and political danger, Promised Land asks one momentous question: What if your calling puts you—and your family—in the crosshairs?
Despite their Israeli citizenship, Hana and Daud cannot safely return to their homeland because a dangerous terrorist ring is threatening Daud. Hana is perfectly fine remaining in the United States, working for a law firm in Atlanta, especially when she learns she’s pregnant. But Daud can’t shake the draw to return home to Israel, even if it makes him a walking target.
Hana is helping her boss plan a huge Middle East summit in Atlanta when Jakob Brodsky, her old friend and former co-litigator, asks for her help with a case. His client is attempting to recover ancient artifacts stolen from his Jewish great-grandfather by a Soviet colonel at the end of World War II. Because the case crosses several national borders, he needs Hana’s knowledge and skill to get to the bottom of what happened to these precious artifacts.
Meanwhile, Daud is called in to help a US intelligence agency extract a Ukrainian doctor from a dangerous situation in Egypt. While overseas, he can’t resist the call of Jerusalem and thus sets off a series of events that puts thousands of people in danger, including his wife and unborn child.
Bestselling author Robert Whitlow explores the meaning of family and home—and how faith forms the identity of both—in this breathtaking sequel to Chosen People.
Praise for Promised Land:
“Promised Land is a book about coming home. Of becoming settled in your spirit and your relationships. With layers of intensity, thanks to international intrigue, moments of legal wrangling, and pages of sweet relationships, this book is rich and complex. A wonderful read.” —Cara Putman, author of Flight Risk
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My Review:
Robert Whitlow writes amazing stories. It was with reluctance that I would put this book down to do something else. The storyline goes back and forth among several different situations, but there’s always an underlying tension that continues to rise until the very last section of the book. I loved it when the story would take the reader to present-day Israel. The author’s detailed description of the city, people, and food made me feel as if I were traveling along with newlyweds Hana and Daud.
Hana and Daud’s relationship are at the heart of this story. We see them struggle with decisions that all married couples have to work through, especially the issue of employment and where to live. I felt there was a good balance in the book between seeing their relationship grow and the more suspenseful, action-filled part of the story. But my favorite part of the story was watching Hana’s faith grow. She had to battle through fear to find peace and to search for God’s leading in their lives. As I write this review, there’s fear and unease because of the Covid 19 virus. Hana’s story was a wonderful reminder to trust God in all situations.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
About Robert Whitlow
Robert Whitlow grew up in north Georgia. He graduated magna cum laude from Furman University with a BA in history in 1976 and received his JD with honors from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1979. A practicing attorney, he is a partner in a Charlotte, NC law firm. He and his wife Kathy have four children and three grandchildren.
Robert began writing in 1996. His novels are set in the South and include both legal suspense and interesting characterization. It is his desire to write stories that reveal some of the ways God interacts with people in realistic scenerios.