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The DMZ: A Novel Paperback – December 17, 2010

by Jeanette Windle (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 64 ratings
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More than a decade after the end of the cold war has chilled the Marxist rebel movements around the world, one hot spot remains: Colombia. Why a democratic country with a growing economy should still feel the brushfires of a civil war is a mystery to U.S. analysts, but not to certain parties on the other side of the world. The inexplicable loss of three major U.S. assets draws the attention of the world to the Colombian demilitarized zone. Are the local Colombian rebels responsible? Or is a deadly Middle Eastern secret cloaked by the jungle canopy of the DMZ? Among the contingent of politicians and media headed for the DMZ seeking answers is reporter Julie Baker, whose parents had been missionaries in Colombia. Old hurts and terrors surge as she revisits the place of her birth... and her parents' deaths. When Julie's own abduction by guerrillas triggers a time bomb that has been ticking under the feet of the U.S. for a decade, she is left with more questions than answers.
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  1. Print length
    512 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Kregel Publications
  4. Publication date
    December 17, 2010
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 1.38 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0825441935
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0825441936
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Windle is skillful at capturing the setting and politics of South America, where she grew up . . . an exciting read. --Joseph Bentz, CBA Marketplace, July 2002

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As the child of missionary parents, award-winning author and journalist Jeanette Windle grew up in the rural villages, jungles, and mountains of Colombia, which are now guerrilla hot zones. Described as a "top notch storyteller" by Publishers Weekly, Jeanette's detailed writing is so realistic and carefully researched that government agencies have questioned her to determine if she has received classified information. Currently based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Jeanette has lived in six countries and has traveled extensively on five continents. She has fifteen books in print, including the political suspense best-seller CrossFire, The Parker Twins series for tweens, Betrayed and Veiled Freedom (Tyndale House).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kregel Publications (December 17, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0825441935
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0825441936
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.37 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.38 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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As child of missionary parents, award-winning author and journalist Jeanette Windle grew up in the rural villages, jungles, and mountains of Colombia, now guerrilla hot zones. Her detailed research and writing is so realistic that it has prompted government agencies to question her to determine if she has received classified information. Currently based in Lancaster, PA, Jeanette has lived in six countries and traveled in more than thirty on five continents. Those experiences have birthed 16 international intrigue titles, including bestselling Tyndale House Publishers release Veiled Freedom, a 2010 ECPA Christian Book Award and Christy Award finalist and sequel Freedom's Stand, a 2012 ECPA Christian Book Award and Carol Award finalist and 2011 Golden Scroll Novel of the Year finalist. Check out author interviews, reviews, and more at Jeanette's website: www.jeanettewindle.com

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Laurie
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible!
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2018
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This book is well researched, and well written. The subject matter is chilling because although it was written several years ago it portends what we now know to be true.
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Dan Madrigal
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting Story
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2017
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Wonderful story and very nicely told - spectacular and exceptional writing. Looking forward to discovering more of her books. Highly recommend anything she has written.
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One Desert Rose
4.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Weapon of Revenge
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2011
More than ten years after the Gulf War, one specific hot spot of revenge remains open-Columbia. "The ultimate weapon of revenge against the U.S.--`the Great Satan'-lurks in the Colombian jungle."

Three U.S. assets (people) have been killed in the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone), sparking a host of politicians and media to descend into Colombia seeking answers. Included in this mix is a reporter from Our Earth, Julie Baker, a former MK (missionary kid) from Columbia, whose parents had died there when she was sixteen.

While Julie sneaks out to revisit her former home in Columbia, followed secretly by Tim McAdams, she and the women she meets there that she knew from her childhood, along with Tim, are abducted by the guerrillas. The native women are released, but Julie and Tim are held hostage and she is eventually accused of being a spy. This brings in the help of undercover agent Rick Martini, a member of the 7th Special Operations Group, aka, Green Beret, and the unseen eyes that have been following her and her abductors.

When Jeanette started her book with a list of news headlines, I thought I was going to be bogged down with heavy details of military maneuvers and boring technical information. Was I ever wrong!

The DMZ is a gripping story of life in Columbia that alludes to Julie's life as an MK, and emerges into the guerrilla and paramilitaries that take over. It's a time of danger, suspicions, espionage, and murder. The tension of the times is deliberately described to pull you into the danger and the fears that abound with the kidnapping and mysterious deaths. Jeanette does an excellent job of contrasting the metropolis area of Bogota' and the jungle life and fears of the natives. Julie gives you first-hand descriptions of the massive landscape of the jungle and the ease of getting lost in such a grand area--the grandeur of the beauty and the dangers of death.

The plots and twists keep you intrigued throughout the book-at times fast-paced, and at others the day-by-day routines of the guerrilla tactics. Both make for an excellent read to the end.

I found the conversations very realistic to the circumstances and countries involved. They resonate with fear, danger, hopelessness, prayer, and trust in God. The romantic tensions are offset with the harshness and hardness of Rick's tone and choice of words.

The ending seemed a little unnatural, but the suspense and surprise make up for it, the latter of which comes out of nowhere!

I was surprised with the idea of a woman writing such a book, but Jeanette personally lived some of what she writes about. She presents a book that you will be glad you picked up! It's powerful, exciting and suspenseful! It surely opened up my eyes to the work of missionaries, that sometimes seem futile, and the depths that the enemy will go to destroy other countries.

This book was provided by Christy Anderson, Publicist, at Litfuse Publicity Group, in exchange for my honest review.
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David Patterson
5.0 out of 5 stars The characters deal with complex issues and makes the reader think of what it is like for missionaries and Colombians in a new l
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2015
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A well researched account of Colombia around 2000 but still very relevant to today as it deals with Islamic terrorism. A journalist gets caught up in the fighting in Colombia and finds much more than she anticipated. She has to deal with her past while dealing with a violent present. The characters deal with complex issues and makes the reader think of what it is like for missionaries and Colombians in a new light.
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Jen
5.0 out of 5 stars Love all of her books!
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2013
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Good book--Love her detail, political knowledge, and realistic narration. Not overdone with romance and cheesy-ness. Somewhat unbelievable action but that's what makes it fun--each character shapes history and comes into a deeper realization of God in the process.
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CoachN
5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2014
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A great read that had me hooked from the very beginning. The story line is very entertaining and the characters have a lot of depth and are easy to relate to.
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Pam
5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2012
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This was a book I could not put down once I picked it up. Jeanette certainly did her homework and I felt as if I was right there as the story unfolded. It's a "must read" for anyone looking for a quality book. I look forward to reading more of Jeanette Windle's books.
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Holly
4.0 out of 5 stars A compelling story about courage and faith
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2011
While this is not my usual choice of book subject, I enjoyed Veiled Freedom and I was anxious to read something else by Jeanette Windle. The book starts slowly and, honestly, I was ready to be done with it after 50 pages. I saw a couple of reviewers who said to stick with it and I'm so glad I did.

Once Julie enters the story, it really picks up and becomes an enthralling read. Julie is a strong, independent woman and I love stories with strong, independent women. Julie has determination and drive and is not only anxious for a story worthy of winning a Pulitzer Prize, but also has ghosts she needs to lay to rest. She believes that returning to the country of her childhood will allow her to do both. When her curiosity results in kidnapping, she has no idea what lies in store for her in the Colombian rain forest.

The book is fairly long and you will learn everything you ever wanted to know and more about the Colombian/American drug war, most of which I did not know. The politics and relationships are fascinating. You also meet Julie and Rick and join them on their adventure as they attempt to flee the guerrillas and discover the secrets hidden in the rain forest. With suspense, spies and handsome guerrillas, this is a compelling story about courage and faith and one that is difficult to set down.
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Amoy
5.0 out of 5 stars Super spannend ein absolutes Muss!
Reviewed in Germany on February 27, 2008
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Wieder ein tolles Buch von Jeanette Windle. Absolut spannend von Anfang bis Ende.
Julie kehrt an den Ort ihrer Kindheit zurück, dabei wird sie von einer
Guerilla Gruppe entführt. Jetzt beginnt der Kampf des Überlebens im Dschungel von Columbien.
Am Ende hat das Buch ein paar kleinen Stellen, die ein wenig an "Hollywood" erinnern (nicht 100% realistisch). Jedoch ist das Buch so gut, dass man darüber leicht hinweglesen kann.
Nur zu empfehlen!!!!!
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Donna Ellerby
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent writer
Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2013
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Jeanette Windle is an amazing writer. I would very much like to read anything new she has written. Please notify if any new ones received. Would recommend to anyone.
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