Praying With the Enemy by Steven T. Collis
Thanks to Andrea Kiliany Thatcher of Smith Publicity, I am giving away one print copy of ‘Praying With the Enemy’.
Description Praying With the Enemy by Steven T. Collis
Based on the true story of an American POW during the Korean War and a North Korean soldier who become unlikely allies united in their shared faith in God during a daring escape to freedom.
When pilot Captain Ward Millar is forced to eject over enemy territory in North Korea, the ejection explosion snaps both of his ankles. Unable to walk, he is easily captured by North Korean and Chinese soldiers who interrogate, threaten, and starve him for strategic wartime information. He feeds the enemy false information while plotting his escape. But it’s only a matter of time before they discover his lies. He knows it will take a miracle to gain his freedom, but his previous self-reliance on his own capabilities has never included appealing to a higher power. If only he had faith like his wife, Barbara, whose firm belief in God can move mountains.
North Korean soldier Kim Jae Pil was raised to believe in the power of prayer, but, knowing the Communist Party’s views on religious groups, Kim and his family must keep their Christian faith secret. He is desperate to escape the army, return to his family, and then flee to South Korea.
With Millar imprisoned and unable to walk, and the North Korean army increasingly suspicious of Kim’s actions, it seems impossible that either man will find the freedom they so desperately desire. But when these wartime foes cross paths, they find in each other an unlikely ally. Despite speaking different languages, Millar and Kim find common ground in their fragile faith and must rely on each other to undertake a daring escape.
Praying with the Enemy is a story of courage, determination, unlikely friendship, and enduring faith.
Praise Praying With the Enemy by Steven T. Collis
“Gripping, sobering, and riveting. . . . A true story that will have you turning pages faster with each chapter. Praying with the Enemy is poignant proof that despite wars and strife, none of us were ever meant to be enemies.”―Heather B. Moore, best-selling author of The Slow March of Light
“An inspiring and compelling story of two opposing soldiers and their unforgettable journey toward faith and freedom. I loved it!”―Camron Wright, best-selling author of The Rent Collector and The Orphan Keeper
“In his first novel, nonfiction writer Collis (The Immortals, 2021) triumphantly delivers a mesmerizing story of faith and survival during the Korean War, instantly establishing himself as a literary force in historical fiction. His compassion and gritty realism bring a remarkably fresh voice to wartime inspiration as his characters grapple with the notion of God’s purpose amid gripping and sometimes graphic horrors of war. Based on true events, Praying with the Enemy features a sensitive and nuanced range of emotions, granting this well-researched historical and tactical novel satisfying depth.”―Booklist, starred review
About Steven T. Collis
Trained in law, religion, and creative writing, Steven T. Collis is a storyteller at heart. The author of Deep Conviction and The Immortals, he is also a law professor at the University of Texas—Austin, where he is the faculty director of the Bech-Loughlin First Amendment Center.
Prior to that, he was a research fellow at Stanford Law School. He has been quoted in media outlets nationwide and speaks across the United States and the world on writing, his books, and the freedoms found in the First Amendment.
Website: https://www.steventcollis.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/steventcollis
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Giveaway Praying With the Enemy by Steven T. Collis
This giveaway is open to the U.S. only and ends on September 16, 2022 midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.
Looks like an exciting, heart-wrenching story. Thanks for the giveaway.
This sounds like a really interesting story. Have definitely added this one to my TBR list.