In the twilight hours of May 1, 1948, the world's most sacred city has reached a crucial momet in its rich history. The State of Israel is five days old - and under siege by the entreched Muslim and Jewish forces fighting furiously over a holy land both sides are willing to die for.

Moshe Sachar, a professor and strategist for the Haganah group, most keep the Haganah momentum alive in the face of dissenting mayor and a disguised SS assassin who has infiltrated the group. At the same time, Rachel, his pregnant wife, tends to the growing numbers of wounded soldiers and civilians at the hospital. A city filled with heroism and tragedy is evoked by the authors in the second book in this series. "Thunder from Jerusalem" is a riveting and timely blend of superb storytelling, historical authenticity, and spirtuality that will remind you of your favorite book by James Michener.