David Eller is an American missionary in Venezuela, married to missionary nurse Christie. Together they rescue homeless children in Caracas. But f...
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Jun 10, 2010
Edna
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I am an avid reader and very selective in my books. I was so excited to find a new author who could capture my attention in the first few pages and keep it throughout the book. I honestly could not stop reading
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.
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American missionary David, his wife Christie, and four-year-old More...
May 30, 2010
Cheryl
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Married couple, David and his wife, Christie Eller has spent years in Caracas, Venezuela trying to care for the children and educate the locals. It has not been an easy road. At times it can also feel like unrewarding work. Lately this is how David has been feeling.
While helping some children, David meets a stranger with a helping hand. A few days later the same man comes and pays a visit to Hope Village. The place that the Ellers are working at. The man identifies himself as Carlos More...
While helping some children, David meets a stranger with a helping hand. A few days later the same man comes and pays a visit to Hope Village. The place that the Ellers are working at. The man identifies himself as Carlos More...
Dec 03, 2009
April
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American missionary David Eller just wants the world to be a better place. Instead, he finds himself entangled in an assassination plot and there’s no escaping it.
President Guzman of Venezuela is a man who cares little for the poor of his country. On the flip side, David has dedicated his life to helping them. When the occasion presents itself for him to aid in peacefully and quietly removing Guzman from power, David can’t resist. The street children would certainly benefit from a tr More...
Jul 19, 2011
Sarah
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This is one of those books where I’d love to just say “Wow! Now you read it!” but that won’t suffice. From page 1 I was hooked – this is a fast paced novel about David, his wife and their young son who are missionaries. I’ve written before on my heart pull for mission trips and for now I satisfy my thirst by reading about missionaries, both fictional and non-fiction. I also enjoy a good suspense/espionage and I’m glad that their are Christian choices for that as I find I can no longer read th
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Jan 31, 2011
Joanne
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When I offered to review this Christian Fiction novel I did not expect to be taken on a journey full of action, suspense and intrigue, but that is exactly what I received! Although I have only listened to James Patterson's books, this novel seemed to be written in a similar style to Patterson, as things happened quickly and I found myself not wanting to put it down.
David and Christie Eller help to run the Hope Village mission in Caracas, Venezuela. Money is tight for the mission an More...
David and Christie Eller help to run the Hope Village mission in Caracas, Venezuela. Money is tight for the mission an More...
Jun 20, 2010
Paula
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I finished the book but the entire time, I really didn't care about it. I think my problem was that the guy we were supposed to be rooting for, in my opinion, was an idiot and I didn't care if he lived or not. Granted, he was a good Christian man but he agreed to transport millions of dollars from a man he didn't know to assassins so that they could kill the evil president of Venezuela. He wanted to do it so that the country could be a better place and the neglected children would have a chan
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Dec 27, 2010
Kate
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Imagine if Tom Clancy was assigned the task of writing an ad for the Feed the Children network. This book, The Missionary, would be the result. It's an exciting political thriller with a bit of a Christian twist...The action is fast paced, but not dizzyingly so, and the writing is concise and engaging. Was The Missionary the most fantastic thriller I ever read? Nah, but it was a solidly written book, very entertaining and all in all a pretty great way to spend my free time...
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May 12, 2011
Trinity
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The first part of this book really caught my attention and makes you think about everything you do. Here are a few first sentences of “The Missionary”,
“Life turns on small choices. A last-minute decision to take a shortcut over a snowy pass. A shrugging dismissal of the odd-looking man in the long coat standing off to one side. A decision to postpone a physical exam till a less busy time. A word spoke with the best intentions.”
All of these we do every day and think nothing of them, More...
“Life turns on small choices. A last-minute decision to take a shortcut over a snowy pass. A shrugging dismissal of the odd-looking man in the long coat standing off to one side. A decision to postpone a physical exam till a less busy time. A word spoke with the best intentions.”
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Jul 20, 2009
Clockstein
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The Missionary by William Carmichael & David Lambert is a pulse-pounding thriller about how an innocent man's actions can shake an entire nation. David Eller loves his job as a missionary at the Hope Village in Caracas, Venezuela working alongside his wife Christie and their young son Davy. But he's angered by the children who are devastated by poverty and neglect on the city's streets, and he doesn't always keep his comments quiet in a country run by a megalomaniacal dictator. His political vie
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Sep 09, 2009
Gretchen
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I read this book for a book club I belong to and was pleassantly surprised by it. It's a real page turner and fast paced read. I felt for the characters in all their situations and often thought about how I would have reacted to the same situations. For a first time writer in this genre, the authors did a wonderful job creating a book that will be read by many. I can't wait until they put out another book. One more fan here.
Apr 18, 2010
The Missionary is for everyone who ever made a decision with the best of intentions... and gotten bit in the butt. David Eller serves as a missionary, rescuing impoverished children from the streets of Caracas. When a wealthy man offers to make a donation in exchange for courier service, David jumps at the opportunity and become embroiled in an assasination attempt on the dictator. David Lambert is coauthor.
Oct 05, 2011
Heidi
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Sad thing is, David could be me! Trying to do the right thing but messing it up. Of course, I've never gotten people killed for it or had to leave my mission behind but we've all probably barged ahead before praying things through like we should've:) this was a good book and I'm glad all ended fairly well.
May 29, 2009
Peggy
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Spellbinding! A real page turner! Totally recommend - even includes a list of book club discussion questions. First time I've read this author - will look for other novels by him.
Mar 15, 2011
Sam
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this was decent! interesting, if a bit far-fetched storyline. likable characters. happy ending. (i must confess, i do like a happy ending, haha) Christian literature.
Mar 31, 2010
*Thanks to Bring It On Communications for providing a copy for review.*
The Missionary is a suspense novel from Moody Publishers. Sometimes I like suspense, but it really has to grab me. This book did not grab me. I just could not seem to pay attention nor find anything likable about the characters. Yet all sorts of people endorse this book. So I would say try it yourself to see if it is your liking it just was not my cup of tea. Yet they do have a cool website for the book: www.MissionaryNovel.com More...
The Missionary is a suspense novel from Moody Publishers. Sometimes I like suspense, but it really has to grab me. This book did not grab me. I just could not seem to pay attention nor find anything likable about the characters. Yet all sorts of people endorse this book. So I would say try it yourself to see if it is your liking it just was not my cup of tea. Yet they do have a cool website for the book: www.MissionaryNovel.com More...
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