The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon is an enthralling alternative history mystery book set in an imagined Jewish settlement in Alaska. In this world, Israel ceased to exist, and Jewish refugees found a temporary home in Sitka, Alaska. The story follows Detective Meyer Landsman as he investigates a murder case that leads him down a rabbit hole of political intrigue and personal demons. Chabon's richly detailed prose and complex characters make The Yiddish Policemen's Union a compelling read for fans of both alternative history and mystery genres.
