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~ William Carmichael (Author), David Lambert (Author)
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David Eller is an American missionary in Venezuela, married to missionary nurse Christie. Together they rescue homeless children in Caracas. But for David, that isn’t enough. The supply of homeless children is endless because of massive poverty and the oppressive policies of the Venezuelan government, led by the Hugo Chavez-like Armando Guzman.

In a moment of anger, David publicly rails against the government, unaware that someone dangerous might be listening—a revolutionary looking for recruits. David falls into an unimaginable nightmare of espionage, ending in a desperate, life-or-death gamble to flee the country with his wife and son, with all the resources of a corrupt dictatorship at their heels.

For more information, to see the video, or interact with the authors visit: www.missionarynovel.com.

Taut and gripping. You’ll be glad you made the investment.
 —Jerry B. Jenkins, New York Times national bestselling author, including the 65,000,000-selling 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



About the Author

William Carmichael is an accomplished bestselling author of marriage, family, and parenting books, and he and his wife, Nancie, are popular speakers across America and Canada. He is also the founder of Good Family Magazines, which published Virtue, Christian Parenting Today, and Parents of Teenagers magazines. The Missionary is Bill’s first novel.

 

David Lambert is senior fiction editor for Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster.  He is the author of nine books, including the gold-medallion-award-winning Jumper Fables (Zondervan), co-authored with Ken Davis, and four novels for juvenile and YA readers.

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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: Moody Publishers; 1 edition (March 1, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0802455697
  • ISBN-13: 978-0802455697
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #467,596 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put it down, March 26, 2009
This is the best novel I have read in years. Several times I had to remind myself that I was in fact reading a novel not a real life story. The writer captured my imagination completely. I have never been to the setting for this book, yet I could almost see the sites and even smell the smells.

The story line kept you thinking you knew what was about to happen, only to find yourself saying, I didn't see that coming, but it still all made so much since, you once again had to remind yourself that this was only a novel.

This is one you have to read. Great job and I hope there is more to come.

Jim Bennett - Portland, Oregon
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartpounding and Soul-Stirring Read, March 26, 2009
This is probably one of the best novels I've read in a while. The missionary is soul-stirring, heart-pounding journey thru the messy mix of mission work, espionage, and third-world politics.

David Eller is a flawed missionary whose tireless work in Venezuela has him itching to do more to bring justice to the country's poor. His impulsive actions lead him into more trouble than he bargained for, jeaopardizing his marriage and his mission.

Will Carmichael and David Lambert really deliver with tight writing, believable plot lines, complex characters, and nonstop drama. They take you inside the sad and sorid world of Venezuela's politics and policies, bleeding out a concern for the forgotten poor in a troubled part of the world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars You won't want to put this down!, March 18, 2009
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From the opening pages until the ending chapter, this book will capture your attention and your heart. It is not only a gripping story of intrigue but you will be drawn in by the characters who aren't in any way white-washed but rather are shown as flawed human beings who sometimes make wrong decisions with right motives. I only hope that there will be a sequel!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Riviting Thriller
The Missionary novel--a riveting thriller--opens with a man fighting to save children trapped in the slums of Caracas, Venezuela. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mark Young

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended Read!
How far or deep should a missionary or those in God's service get involved in the political realm? The main character, David Eller, lives out this question through this page... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Teresa Lasher

3.0 out of 5 stars Not my favorite....
David and his wife are missionaries in South America and are working to help children in severe medical needs down there. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Martha A.

4.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down!
I really enjoyed reading this book. It really opens your eyes to how quickly the devil can get into your life if you allow it...no matter who you are. Read more
Published 3 months ago by C. Graham

4.0 out of 5 stars Heart-stopping thriller about one man caught in frightening foreign chaos
The Missionary by William Carmichael & David Lambert is a pulse-pounding thriller about how an innocent man's actions can shake an entire nation. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Christina Lockstein

5.0 out of 5 stars interesting and provacotive subject
The story line keeps moving and heads in directions you don't expect. Just when you think there will be resolution the plot goes on in realistic and probable twists.
Published 4 months ago by Donald Pitter

4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping story
I read this in a few short days because the conflicts the missionary faced seemed lifted right off newspaper headlines. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Melton H. Fish

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
"The Missionary" by William Carmichael and David Lambert is a fast-paced page-turner. The story of David Eller and his wife, Christie is an eye-opening look at the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Stacey

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss it!
Fast-paced and gripping, this is one action-packed adventure full of unexpected twists and turns that will keep you reading well into the night. Read more
Published 6 months ago by demiangie

5.0 out of 5 stars Intense and Intriguing
Not many thrillers manage to both entertain and evoke like The Missionary. While the action had me reading late into the night (I finished the book in two days) the moral... Read more
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