Vicki Andrews' latest assignment takes her to Guatemala. Her charity requires a thorough evaluation prior to extending support to the faith-based organization helping children. While there, she meets her sister, who works with an environmental group. Holly expresses concern over corruption.
Her observations of a nearby garbage dump where people live and eek out an existence. She notices movement in a garbage bag, and is shocked when she discovers her sister, shot and dying. The authorities write off the incident as just another incident in the crime-ridden city.
Vicki goes on a quest to find her sister's killer. Even as she works to uncover the truth, others try to prevent it from being revealed.
Jeanette Windle's grasp of conditions in underdeveloped nations reflects her experience as a missionary kid. The setting details, political maneuvering, and moral dilemmas leave no doubt that such scenarios occur in real life. The mind-bending logic of the enemy reveals the lengths to which people and governments will go for money and power.
The author includes an element of romance in the midst of a chaotic situation, as well as a strong spiritual thread. At 365 pages, this book kept me engaged. I'd love to read a sequel.
Do you like action/adventure/political books? Why or why not?
Hi Everyone -
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I'm not sure it will take this comment on my own blog.
Blessings,
Susan
Hi Susan .. sounds a very interesting and informative book - we could all learn a lot.
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It's the way it is for now .. cheers Hilary
I would not normally gravitate to a book like this, but your description makes me curious about it. Plus, my husband and others from our church have gone to Guatemala. One team has shared extensively about the garbage dump and surrounding activity there.
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Blessings,
Karen
It depends. If there's romance and not too much boring details (like in-depth details on machinery, etc) I'll read those genres.
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Hi Hilary - I've even started having difficulty with pop-up boxes. Sometimes it takes two tries to post a comment. Thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen - If I had to give a one-word description of this book, I'd say, "realistic." Since you know people who have gone to Guatemala, I think both you and they would find it interesting.
Hi Jess - Jeanette Windle gets into a lot of relationship issues and intrigue.
Blessings,
Susan :)
The political aspect would probably turn me off. Not really my thing. :O)
ReplyDeleteWow, Susan, your description of this book makes me want to grab a copy. I love action/adventure types of books. I love that it's not the same old same old type of story. We need more unique stories.
ReplyDeleteHi Diane - See, that's something that interests me. We all have our favorite genres.
ReplyDeleteHi Dena - There's plenty of action with unique settinggs and occupations. Jeanette is an excellent writer.
Blessings,
Susan :)