Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.  Opinions shared are mine.

My husband is a documentary addict.  He watches History and Discovery all the time, and he especially loves learning about Biblical history.  He prefers non-fiction books, which is a shame, because I think he would have enjoyed Chosen People by Robert Whitlow more than I did.

I’ve enjoyed Robert Whitlow’s books in the past, and was so looking forward to a new one.   In Chosen People, Whitlow takes modern social issues into consideration while uncovering unusual situations from a different culture.  All of this was presented in a legal suspense format.  It was a lot to take in, kind of like a supreme pizza (when I tend to prefer a one-topping.)  There’s a good possibility that I just might not be smart enough to understand all of the details.

Unfortunately, this just didn’t hit home with me.  I couldn’t get into it, and put it on my “maybe later” shelf.  The tedious, repetitive conversations just made me want to skim.  Romance doesn’t seem appropriate in a book like this. Finally, I find myself not that interested in Middle Eastern life.

Still, there are some redeeming qualities in Chosen People.  The characters are worth knowing, and the reader is reminded that we’re all people, connected by the thread of humanity.  I’m sure those who enjoy a politically-driven book would enjoy this story!

About the Book

Bestselling author Robert Whitlow returns with an international legal drama that speaks to critical issues of our day.

“Whitlow’s timely story shines a spotlight on prejudice, race, and the pursuit of justice in a world bent on blind revenge. Fans of Greg Iles’s Natchez Burning will find this just as compelling if not more so.” —Library Journal, starred review of A Time to Stand

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 multi-language skills to represent international clients for an Atlanta law firm. When her boss is contacted by Jakob Brodsky, a young Jewish lawyer aggressively pursuing a lawsuit on behalf of the 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 goes 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 will uncover will forever change their understanding of justice, heritage, and what it means to be chosen for a greater purpose.