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Chosen People - by Robert Whitlow (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • From the streets of Atlanta to the alleys of Jerusalem, Chosen People is an international legal drama where hidden motives thrive, the risk of death is real, and the search for truth has many faces.
  • Author(s): Robert Whitlow
  • 448 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Legal

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About the Book



Bestselling author Robert Whitlow dives deep into the legal ramifications of a tragic event half a world away and how it affects two lawyers in Atlanta from vastly different backgrounds.



Book Synopsis



From the streets of Atlanta to the alleys of Jerusalem, Chosen People is an international legal drama where hidden motives thrive, the risk of death is real, and the search for truth has many faces.

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.

As the case evolves, this team of investigators will uncover truths that will forever change their understanding of justice, heritage, and what it means to be chosen for a greater purpose.

  • First of the Chosen People novels (Chosen People, Promised Land)
  • Christian fiction set in the USA and in Israel
  • Full-length novel (over 120,000 words)



Review Quotes




'If you're looking for a book with unexpected twists and turns that delves into the cultures of Palestine, Israel and their peoples, you must check out this engaging novel.'--Bookreporter.com

'Intriguing international law combines with the continuing complex and charged dynamics between all faiths and cultures represented in Israel--as well as the masterful unpredictability of the plot--to keep readers riveted to the page, waiting to see how it all unfolds.'--Hope by the Book

'ongoing suspense and a satisfying conclusion'--WORLD magazine

'This tense legal thriller from Whitlow boasts intriguing characters . . . one gripping chapter leads to the next . . . Readers will have a hard time putting this one down.'--Publishers Weekly
Dimensions (Overall): 8.2 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x 1.3 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 448
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Legal
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Format: Paperback
Author: Robert Whitlow
Language: English
Street Date: November 6, 2018
TCIN: 53921000
UPC: 9780718083045
Item Number (DPCI): 248-11-1705
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.8 out of 5 stars with 4 reviews
100% would recommend
4 recommendations

Brilliant International Thriller!

5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Rebecca Maney - 6 years ago
4.5 stars "If the Lord wakes you in the night, do you know what to say?" Hana Abboud has always had an instinctive urge to pray, especially in the middle of the night. Now a Christian Arab Israeli attorney involved in an international terrorism lawsuit from her office in Atlanta, Hana finds herself seeking the Lord's guidance at every turn; an innocent life was lost, a husband grieves the death of his wife, and a precious little girl is motherless; justice needs to be served. Teaming with Jewish lawyer Jacob Brodsky, who represents the plaintiff, Hana returns to the land of her heart. What seemed like an impossible task becomes easier with the help of a skilled Arab investigator named Daud Hassan, but "all faith is tested" . . . .. and Hana will be called upon to "meditate on the promises of the Almighty" during circumstances that will break her heart. "Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening." It's obvious that the writer was passionate about this story; what a brilliant legal thriller . . . and how refreshing to see the work of the Holy Spirit showcased through-out the pages of a book as beautifully written as this one. I received a copy of this book from the publisher. The opinions stated above are entirely my own.
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Compelling Legal Thriller

5 out of 5 stars
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Anne - 6 years ago
Chosen People by Robert Whitlow is an intriguing legal thriller. Having read a number of this author's books I was very interested in reading this one and was not disappointed. Mr. Whitlow knows how to write legal fiction with action, intrigue, and a number of twists to the plot that increase the suspense and keep a reader's interest high. The premise of the book could be taken right from news headlines as the focus is on a terrorist incident that happened in Israel and how to hold the terrorists accountable, to bring justice and closure to the American family involved. The characters are a diverse mix--a secular American Jewish lawyer, a Christian Arab Israeli lawyer working in the United States, and an Arab Israeli private investigator; young children and old uncles; American Uber drivers and Israeli taxi drivers. The mix of nationalities and religions add depth to the story and the author gives good insight into those differences and the impact those differences make on the every-day lives of Arabs and Israelis living in Israel. Readers are given a glimpse of Israel as the characters travel there to begin their investigation into the incident and Whitlow describes well a number of places in Israel. Having recently traveled to Israel, I found his descriptions to be accurate and able to draw me back into the scenes. I liked how throughout the story Hana's faith is strong as she turns to God for wisdom and guidance. She recognizes that her heritage and ethnicity is not what defines her but her relationship with God transforms everything about who she is and how she relates to others, regardless of their heritage or ethnicity. A good lesson for each of us to learn. Chosen People is a great read as it weaves together a story of terrorism, the intricacies of international justice, and personal faith. I received a complimentary copy of this book via CelebrateLit. A favorable review was not required and opinions are my own. This review is part of a CelebrateLit blog tour.
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A Great Read

5 out of 5 stars
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Kimp - 6 years ago
Chosen People by Robert Whitlow is a stand-alone legal novel. Gloria Neumann is killed during a terrorist attack near the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Now, Jacob Brodsky, a Jewish lawyer, is pursuing a lawsuit on behalf of the family and needs help from Hanna Abboud, a Christian Arab Israeli lawyer based in Atlanta. The case quickly takes them from Georgia to the streets of Jerusalem where the risk of death is everywhere. I loved being able to travel along to Israel, a country I’ve not had a chance to visit. The encounters with all the secret organizations in Israel kept me interested to see what happened next. The spiritual content was expertly woven in with the story. The legal aspect of the lawsuit/storyline was handled very well. I was afraid that with this being a legal thriller that there would be a lot of legal talk, but there wasn’t. I wasn’t bored at all. It is a very well-written story. I received this book from the Celebrate-Lit in exchange for my honest review.
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Well-written legal drama

4 out of 5 stars
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MJSH - 6 years ago
This is the first book by Robert Whitlow that I have read and now I completely understand all the buzz surrounding his books. Though not my go-to genre, I have enjoyed well-written legal thrillers and Robert Whitlow certainly knows how to write an intriguing story full of suspense and plot twists, stemming from a horrible crime and a pending lawsuit. The narrative is somewhat matter-of-fact and slightly detached but the dialogue is funny and genuine and leads to development of the main characters. The plot and the setting take main stage in the book and you will be transported to a completely different world where each clue that is unearthed during the lawsuit investigation will leave more questions until the end. The characters in the book are quite unique - Hana is a Christian Arab Israeli lawyer who is temporarily working in the US and Jakob is a first-generation Russian cultural Jew who works as a lawyer for the underdogs. They are both passionate about helping those who have no one to help them and get involved in trying to find justice and resolution for the family of a woman who was killed in a terrorist attack while visiting Israel. The author tackles the serious issue of terrorism as well as racism in this book. Hana’s faith is real and tangible and Jakob’s journey to faith is admirable and touching. If you enjoy legal drama, you will definitely enjoy this book. I was given a copy of the book from Thomas Nelson via Celebrate Lit Tours and was under no obligation to post a positive review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.
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