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"Taut and gripping. You'll be glad you made the investment."
--Jerry B. Jenkins, author of Riven and co-author of the 65-million-sold "Left Behind" series
"David Lambert is a master of words -- The Missionary is further proof."
--Karen Kingsbury, New York Times bestselling author of the Above the Line series
"The Missionary is a roller-coaster read that will keep your adrenaline rushing!"
--Terri Blackstock, author of Double Minds and Last Light
"Carmichael and Lambert write an action-packed thriller with a very human character who, for the love of desperate South American children, finds himself drawn deep into an inescapable web. I couldn't keep from turning the next page."
--Deborah Bedford, New York Times bestselling author of The Penny, Remember Me and Any Minute
"The Missionary combines ripped-from-the-headlines action with deeply felt themes and compelling characters. It all adds up to a flat out page turner and a truly satisfying read."
--James Scott Bell, best-selling author of Deceived
"Good people who want to heal societal evil in Christ's name can pay a terrible price. In The Missionary, Carmichael and Lambert spin a story of societal justice and political and military upheaval in which a missionary family finds out how high the price of well-meant involvement can be."
--Kathy Tyers, New York Times bestselling author of Shivering World and the "Firebird" trilogy
"A great read! Riveting, intelligent, thought provoking."
--Bill Myers, screenwriter, film director, and bestselling author of Blood of Heaven, Eli, and the "Wally McDoogle" series.
"In The Missionary, desperation turns the righteous into the greedy, the innocent into the guilty as the protagonist finds out that missionaries and mercenaries are a poor mix for God's work."
--DiAnn Mills, author of Breach of Trust
"Carmichael and Lambert take us on a journey real enough to be a news story on tomorrow's CNN. The Missionary compels the reader through every human emotion. A remarkable and unforgettable story."
--Alton Gansky, author of Enoch and other novels
"A story frightening for the fact that might be happening -- today, tomorrow, in a country beyond our borders... or the boundaries of our own marriages. The story of what happens when even good intentions are wholly left to human hands and we cannot trust even those closest to us. The Missionary is a feast of a read; taut, tense, and thrilling -- an avalanche of action. The pages flew by."
--Tosca Lee, author of Havah and Demon
"A sensational page turner -- hair raising, suspenseful, full of unexpected twists and turns. But below the surface of this novel of international intrigue reside some serious questions about how politically involved modern-day Christians, especially missionaries, should be. I couldn't put it down."
--Walt Larimore, MD, author of Bryon City Tales and co-author of TSI: The Eyam Factor
"The Missionary is a fast-paced story, mixing espionage and intrigue with the spiritual struggles of a young missionary couple. Struggling to be both heavenly minded and of some earthly good, David Eller becomes entangled in a life-threatening assignment that challenges his family and his faith. I thoroughly enjoyed this story."
--Eric Wilson, New York Times-bestselling author of Field of Blood and Fireproof
"The Missionary is a fast-paced story of good intentions and bad decisions. An international assassination plot, a cabal of ruthless and heavily armed drug lords, shadowy operatives with murky motives, a passionate young missionary in way over his head, and plot twists that keep the reader guessing and turning pages until the very end -- this book has all the elements of a perfect summer read."
--Rick Acker, author of Blood Brothers and Dead Man's Rule (2005 Foreword Book of the Year Finalist)
"It's my favorite book not because the protagonist's name is Eller, but rather because The Missionary is a suspenseful ride into the heart of a man trying to do good who gets snared in the underbelly of evil. Powerful read until the last page!"
--T. Suzanne Eller, international speaker and author of The Woman I Am Becoming
"William Carmichael and David Lambert have crafted a taut thriller with real-life characters and a spiritual thread that runs true through the breadth of the novel. This one will keep you reading until the final page."
--Chris Fabry, radio personality and author of Dogwood
What Readers Are Saying
"I could not put the book down. I was on St. Thomas mixing a little business with a lot of pleasure and had an unusual opportunity to read the book. Congratulations on a riveting, suspenseful and very poignant achievement. I found myself walking in David's shoes too many times to say it was all enjoyable. It is a real pager-turner."
--Wayne Kraiss, Former President, Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, California
"I picked up The Missionary yesterday afternoon, and literally, couldn't put it down. It is a great read, all the way to the end. Now, when will the movie come out?"
--Gene Habecker, President, Taylor University
"A lesson to be learned is an old one -- God's work needs to be done in God's way. I glanced at the first couple of pages and couldn't stop reading it through a couple of days before Christmas. David's wife Christie says; 'Like her father, David would throw himself into the fire, into the path of the lion that threatened his wife and child. But he was David. He was the man she'd married. The man she loved.' That is at the heart of this compelling drama."
--Doug Ross, Executive Director, GLOBAL LITERATURE CONNECTION, Sun Lakes, AZ
"I loved the book! I couldn't stop reading it. I picked it up yesterday and read a few chapters before I went to work and today, I read until noon when I finished it. It was a great story, kept me on my toes. The characters were good and believable, and I felt a connection to a few of them. I wasn't confused with the introduction of new characters. I want to share it with my reading friends and I will get the word out that it will be released in March."
--Marissa Stunkel, Livermore, California
"I really loved it! I thought your character development was wonderful, the plot was totally captivating and I was definitely taken by it. I have no idea how you came up with all the twists and turns, but it certainly held my interest. One thing in particular I liked is that you left David as kind of impetuous and didn't gloss over the fact that he and Christie had work to do to figure out where their relationship was going, but it was also obvious that they really loved each other."
--Betsy West, Rockville, Maryland
"I just finished reading The Missionary.....I think it should have a warning on it: 'Don't even try to put this book down until the last page is read!' What a delightful way to spend a quiet day with a Great book."
--Jim Knapp, Sisters, Oregon
"I just now finished it after hardly being able to put it down in spite of our hectic schedule right now. I found the reading to be captivating. The story line has twists and turns as good as any mystery novel that I have ever read. And I love the Christian theme, the underlying faith portrayed, and the imagery that is so vividly presented. This story would make a great movie!"
--Barbara Diller, Santa Cruz, California
"The intrigue and pace of the story makes you want to just keep reading. I have recently read several of Joel Rosenberg's novels and also his non-fiction 'Epicenter.' Your book reminded me often of the nature and character of his works."
--Bill New, Fort Worth, Texas
"I just finished the book, so did not see that ending coming! I'm passing the book in to some of my friends to read. I do hope a sequel is in the works. You definitely left it opened for one. I did love reading it. But then I have enjoyed all your books so far. Keep it up!!!"
--Glenda Hart, Bend, Oregon
"I made the mistake of reading The Missionary a few days before Christmas and lost a night's sleep...couldn't put it down. I hope you are busy writing a sequel....It was that good! I'm telling all of my friends..."
--Sally Bruton Vann, Bedford, Texas
"I just finished reading, The Missionary. How do I say this? WOW! the best novel I have ever read...what made it so riveting, you had to tell yourself you were reading a novel, it seemed so real. The story was not a hard sell at all. One could imagine something like this actually happening. Great job and I hope you are working on more."
--Jim Bennett, Clackamas, Oregon
"The Missionary is a 'page turner' with a very believable plot that keeps the reader guessing till the end. Only after finishing the book did I realize that there were some of the clues given earlier. The book raises some important questions such as 'What is the role of the missionary trying to do Kingdom work in the middle of a corrupt regime?' 'To what extent should the missionary get involved in local politics for any reason whatsoever?' These are questions a book club could discuss after reading The Missionary. Enjoyed the book immensely.... this book is at the front of the pack. The plot is completely believable in today's world."
--Dr. David Brandt, former President, George Fox University
"A gripping story about the struggle of a righteous man who faces the injustice in his world and then decides to take matters into his own hands at great risk to himself and his family. The Missionary, in a simple but eloquent way, explores the line between theology, sprirituality and social action and how best to serve the poor."
--Richard Perry, Perry and Associates
"The Missionary was a fascinating read…well done. The novel not only dealt with an important topic for life and ministry but it kept my attention on every page. The difficulty in ministry David Eller faced matched the drama of the story. The novel was believable, captivating and intriguing."
--Gene Haraldsen, Vice President/Ministry Development, CEP
"I was back in a third world country by time I had read the third page of The Missionary. I could smell the 'smells', hear the noise and once again dodge the traffic. I felt it was an excellent story, well told."
--Ruby West, Missionary
"I got half way through The Missionary last night and will finish it tonight! It is riveting!! I would have stayed up all night reading but I have a full day today so my practical side reluctantly won out! I can't wait to get back to it.....(6 hours later)....I did something today I NEVER do. I sat down after lunch and finished your book. I could not wait until tonight to read it--it is so good."
--Rachel Eggum, Chandler, Arizona
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