Christian Bookworm

Blood Ransom by Lisa Harris is the first in her Mission Hope series and pulls you in almost instantly. This is the heartbreaking story of slavery in Africa. It is the story of Joseph who, while returning to his village from the city, witnesses the villagers being beaten, killed and taken as slaves by the “Ghost Soldiers” to work in the gem mines. It is also the story of Natalie and Chad, two Americans who have come to Africa to make a difference.

Lisa’s story is gripping and keeps you on the edge of your seat. For me it was also disturbing to think about the reality of slavery that many people face every day. The bravery shown by Joseph, Natalie and Chad in the face of danger and betrayal is the same bravery I hope I would show if faced with the same situation.

The three experience a plane crash, being chased on a river barge, chased through the jungle and a kidnapping as they race to stop the presidential elections that they have discovered are rigged. They must determine who they can trust, and who is not what they appear, while others must decide if they are going to take a stand for their beliefs.

What would you do?