The story is very believable, not surprising considering the incredible amount of research that has gone into this novel and the fact that the author has herself lived in south america for many years. More than a decade after the end of the cold war has chilled the marxist re. Jeanette certainly did her homework and i felt as if i was right there as the story unfolded. Jan 24, 20 interview with jeanette windle and congo dawn book giveaway narelle here. Buy a cheap copy of the dmz book by jeanette windle. Apr 15, 2011 seattle, washington bestselling author jeanette windle s book the dmz kregel publications, 12172010, isbn. I devoured jeanette windles engrossing thrillers set in south america, crossfire, firestorm and the dmz so eagerly anticipated the release of betrayed from tyndale house. In 1981, jeanette graduated magna cum laude with a degree in biblical studies and theology from prairie bible college in three hills, alberta. I came across this blog through a link that i am glad i clicked. The morning of september 11, 2001, she finished the rough draft of the dmz, a political suspense novel set in the guerrillacontrolled demilitarized zone in southwestern colombia, satisfied that her research had been meticulous. Those experiences have birthed sixteen international intrigue novels, including veiled freedom ecpa christian book award and christy award finalist, sequel.
At the limited library of my kids small private american school here in south america, i found a book called the dmz by jeanette windle. I have eleven books total in the christian market with another adult politicalsuspense novel just finished and due out this spring. Old hurts and terrors surge as she revisits the place of her birth. Jeanette windle has 27 books on goodreads with 6723 ratings. Jeanette windles engaging, exciting christian fiction series for preteens. As child of missionary parents, awardwinning author and journalist jeanette windle grew up in the rural villages, jungles. Jeanette windle more than a decade after the end of the cold war has chilled the marxist rebel movements around the world, one hot spot remains. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.
But the bottom line is that ive already said in this blog what i really want to say about those subjects. The amish school shooting, a mothers love, and a story of remarkable grace, and firestorm. Jun 09, 2004 drug dealing, terrorism, and smuggling are not typically images that come to mind when you hear the words ichristian fiction, i but in firestorm kregel publications, 2004 author jeanette windle captivates readers with a tale of suspense and intrigue that will keep them glued to the pages. The series is set in the near future, where a second american civil war has turned the island of manhattan into a demilitarized zone dmz, caught between forces of the united states of america and secessionist free states of america. Interview with jeanette windle and congo dawn book giveaway. Why a democratic country with a growing economy should still feel the brushfires of a civil war is a mystery to u.
Her books have been nominated for the christy award and the christian. Christian fiction book spotlight firestorm by jeanette windle. Jeanette has written two adult suspense books, the dmz and crossfire, and was awarded the 2002 mabel meadow staats award by the north american writers. The books theme is suspense and it stayed true to its theme throughout the book. When i was downsized and my boss informed me i was too old, undereducated and overqualified for another job, i. Its theme might be summed up by a statement made by one of the characters in the book. Jan 03, 2012 the dmz is a politicalsuspense book filled with mystery, action, history, romance, and a strong christian foundation. Dec 17, 2010 this was a book i could not put down once i picked it up. Jeanette windle in her new book, the dmz published by kregel publications takes us to colombia. Jeanette windle, a mother of four, speaker, and awardwinning authoreditor grew up in the rural towns of colombia, now guerrilla hot zones, with her missionary parents. The dmz by jeanette windle, 9780825441936, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. More than a decade after the end of the cold war has chilled the marxist rebel movements around the world, one hot spot remains.
Jeanette windle is an american writer of both childrens and thriller novels, often with christian themes. Explore books by jeanette windle with our selection at. Your two adult fiction books, the dmz and crossfire, are some of the most pulsethreatening, incredible stories ive ever read. Mar 24, 2014 today iraq is celebrating its tenth anniversary of liberation with a string of bombing that has already left more than 50 dead, hundreds wounded riddled by corruption and violence, with more than 90% of its once sizeable christian commu nity dead or in exile, iraq gives witness to the reality that islamic sharia totalitarianism and fledgling democracy are an impossible oxymoron. Mar 24, 2014 but the bottom line is that ive already said in this blog what i really want to say about those subjects. I look forward to reading more of jeanette windle s books. The dmz by jeanete windle overdrive rakuten overdrive. Drug dealing, terrorism, and smuggling are not typically the images that come to mind when you hear the words christian fiction, but in firestorm, author jeanette windle captivates readers with a tale of suspense and intrigue that will keep you glued to the pages. Baker returns to her childhood village in colombias demilitarized zone to investigate the loss of u. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the dmz.
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Im delighted to have the pleasure of interviewing icfw member jeanette windle today on our blog. Currently based in lancaster, pa, windle has lived in six countries and traveled in more than thirty on five continents. She won focus on fictions 2005 deserted island book award, the south florida writers association 2004 celebrity authors award and 2002 mabel meadows. When a local gang terrorizes a friends neighborhood, the parker twins join forces with a vietnamese friend to expose the gang and bring the intimidation to an end. See all books authored by jeanette windle, including forgiven. I look forward to reading more of jeanette windles books.
Author jeanette windles complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jeanette windle books online. Jul 06, 2011 a daughter of american missionaries, jeanette windle grew up in the jungles and small towns of colombia, now guerrilla hot zones. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Its exotic setting introduces you to a new country, as well as the varied people who live there.
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And my life is too filled already with writing assignments, as senior editor and investigative journalist for a magazine, a ministry communications department to run, and of course that next novel to write. Jeanette windle truly brings both colombias beauty, and its ugly side to life. Or is a deadly middle eastern secret cloaked by the jungle canopy of the dmz. Jeanette windle the inexplicable loss of three major u. Interview with jeanette windle and congo dawn book giveaway narelle here. Reporter julie baker returns to her childhood village in colombias demilitarized zone to investigate the loss of u. Jeanette windle is a topnotch storyteller publishers weekly. You cant finish a windle novel without being deeply moved and better. South america travel and exploration literature librarything. May 15, 2011 as the child of missionary parents, windle, an awardwinning author and journalist, grew up in the rural villages, jungles, and mountains of colombia, now guerrilla hot zones. Dec 17, 2010 the dmz by jeanette windle, 9780825441936, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Her books have been nominated for the christy award and the christian book award. Jeanette windle is a topnotch storyteller publishers weekly you cant finish a windle novel without being deeply moved and better informed about the world around you. The dictionary defines, thriller as, a work of fiction or drama designed to hold the interest by the use of a high degree of intrigue, adventure, or suspense.
Jeanette windle books list of books by author jeanette windle. As the child of missionary parents, awardwinning author and journalist jeanette windle grew up in the rural villages, jungles, and mountains of colombia, which are now guerrilla hot zones. But there were a few wellplaced funny scenes that helped ease the tension brought by the suspense. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Jeanette windle s engaging, exciting christian fiction series for preteens. Jeanette again returns to south america, a world she knows so well from her childhood and later as a missionary. Apr 01, 2004 the books theme is suspense and it stayed true to its theme throughout the book. Jeanette windle fiction international intrigue with inspirational impact jeanette windle is a topnotch storyteller publishers weekly you cant finish a windle novel without being deeply moved and better informed about the world around you. This was a book i could not put down once i picked it up. Windle wrote concerning why she wrote her first book. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series. Brian wood presents the final stories of the unforgettable dmz series in dmz book five. As the child of missionary parents, windle, an awardwinning author and journalist, grew up in the rural villages, jungles, and mountains of colombia, now guerrilla hot zones.