The Amazon Quest: 1918 (The House of Winslow #25) [Paperback]

Gilbert Morris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006

Emily Winslow felt deeply indebted to James Parker when she learned that his wounds resulted from trying to save her brother's life in the trenches of World War I. But by the time she discovered what really happened on that battlefield in France, Emily had fallen for James's charm. Devastated by his betrayal and overwhelmed by feelings of bitterness, Emily throws herself into her writing career. She accepts an assignment to record the life of an isolated tribe of headhunters deep in the Amazon rain forest, believing it will allow her emotions time to heal. But all of her inner turmoil is churned to the surface once again when Ian Marlowe walks into her life. Emily is uncertain whether she can ever trust a man again--or if she can trust her own heart. (House of Winslow Book 25)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

It's hard to sustain momentum in a multibook series, but in Amazon Quest, the 25th installment of the House of Winslow series, Gilbert Morris delivers everything his fans have come to expect: romance, mystery, exotic locations, and spiritual epiphanies, all infused with strong Christian messages. The horrors of World War I have cost Emily a brother that she adores, and it's not until a stranger shows up at the Winslow house that she dares to believe her broken heart might heal again. Her hopes of lasting romance are soon dashed when she discovers the web of deceit the stranger has spun around his past. Bitter and discouraged, Emily pours herself into her writing. When she and her photographer-brother Wes embark on an assignment for National Geographic that takes them deep into the heart of the Amazon rain forest, she runs headlong into her past--and must decide if she can forgive the man who has hurt her the most. There are no unpleasant surprises here, just a gentle read with enough spice thrown in to keep the pages turning. Morris aficionados won't be disappointed. --Cindy Crosby --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

GILBERT MORRIS was a pastor before becoming an English professor and earning a Ph.D. at the University of Arkansas. Gilbert has been a consistent bestselling author for many years. He and his wife live in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764229699
• ISBN-13: 978-0764229695
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,421,380 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gilbert Morris is among today's most popular Christian writers; his books having sold nearly six million copies worldwide. He specializes in historical fiction and won a 2001 Christy Award for the Civil War drama Edge of Honor. Once a pastor and English professor who earned a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas, Morris lives with his wife in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite Winslow books, October 18, 2001

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David Adler "David" (Hilton Head Island, SC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Amazon Quest (The House of Winslow #25) (Book 25) (Paperback)

Thank the Lord Morris is continuing the Winslow series into the 1920s. This one was very good. It kept me wondering more and more about this James Parker character, so the suspense level was high. I really felt like I got to know Jared and Emily in the beginning. References were made to characters from other books and short recollections were made to events from other books...folks who haven't read the other books yet might get annoyed by this, but they helped me get the know the Winslow family as a whole and put the whole series in perspective. And we get to see Belle Winslow again, this time as an older lady. We find out what happened to Mark, Thad, Davis, and a few other key Winslow family members as they grew old. This made it more interesting to me. I like to see all the characters in the family interact across the entire series..these are not just a set of disjointed books. Some of the story details in the references to earlier books were not consistent, but these were small parts of the whole picture.

This book taught me a lot about forgiveness, and how hard it is to forgive someone who really sticks you a big one. Emily held out for a long time, but she eventually learned she had to forgive the one who hurt her the most, and Ian makes a wonderful transition in his life. This is a wonderful message that Morris shares with us about God throughout the story.

4.0 out of 5 stars Writer buries heartache deep in the jungles, March 1, 2006

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Julie (NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Amazon Quest (The House of Winslow #25) (Book 25) (Paperback)

Emily Winslow's yet another wonderful addition to the Winslow line. She's sensitive yet sensible and in the end has the good sense to know when a man's truly changed. Trusting someone's never easy, especially when they've broken your heart and lied to boot. Emily grows and changes and becomes a better woman for it.

Why is it that many writers have their characters love books and write??:-)

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Book, June 14, 2001

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redgundogs "LP" (Crystal Lake, IL USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Amazon Quest (The House of Winslow #25) (Book 25) (Paperback)

This is an adventure story. I think there are only 1 or 2 others that are,and it was a lot of fun to read. The book is enhanced by knowing the family history, starting with the first H of W book. They are well worth reading.