About the Book

Book Title: Out of North Korea
Author: Alana Terry
Genre: Christian Thriller/Suspense
Release date: June 25, 2018

A single photograph could cost his life …

Ian McAllister has searched the world over, hunting for that all-elusive perfect photograph.

He finds it on a tourist trip to North Korea when he stumbles upon a young street kid foraging for roots.

Unaware that this single act will brand him a spy and cost his freedom, Ian takes the shot.

Now he must pay the penalty.

A true-to-life novel about an American imprisoned behind North Korea’s closed borders.

A gripping tale of courage, faith, and hope from award-winning Christian novelist Alana Terry.

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My Review:

I have mixed feelings about this book. The topic of the book is a hard subject to deal with, but I liked the story. The mixed feelings is because of the way the story is told. It is told by Ian, the American in North Korea who is in prison for taking a photo of a young homeless boy. Just my opinion but the story just didn't make me want to hurry and reach the end, I did want to see if Ian was released and sent home, but it wasn't "an I have to know right now" curiosity thrill that I get when reading a book.

Ok, I know this is probably strange for a book review, but my favorite chapter in the whole book is chapter 49. It was this chapter that made the book for me. I am going to include the post I posted on my Facebook wall from this chapter,
I am claiming this was written for me. ( and all Christians ) I know it is a quote from a book but I believe God had it written for me and it is no mistake that I am reading it now and it spoke to me deep in my soul and heart.
"You are His child,.... And whatever trials you've been forced to endure, He's been there beside you. He's the strength that whispers hope to your weary soul when you feel you can't go on. He's the courage that wells up inside you when you're confronted with evil. He's the friend who whispers peace to you when the darkness tempts you toward despair. He is your rescue. your shield, and your refuge, ......He's been right there beside you all the time."
"Out Of North Korea" by Alana Terry.
The strange part is that I am going to say read chapter 49, even if you don't read the entire book.

If you have read other books by Alana Terry, you will get to read more of Grandma's Lucy's prayers in "Out Of North Korea".

Without giving a spoiler alert, I would really like a follow up to this story. There are a few questions left unanswered in my mind such as, what happens later and what about the girlfriend? I want to read more about Hee-Man.

I recommend this book to anyone that wants to get a glimpse of what an American prisoner goes through in a foreign country.

This is a story about faith.

I was given a complimentary copy by the author and Celebrate Lit. The opinions are my own.

About the Author

Alana is a pastor’s wife, homeschooling mom, self-diagnosed chicken lady, and Christian suspense author. Her novels have won awards from Women of Faith, Book Club Network, Grace Awards, Readers’ Favorite, and more. Alana’s passion for social justice, human rights, and religious freedom shines through her writing, and her books are known for raising tough questions without preaching. She and her family live in rural Alaska where the northern lights in the winter and midnight sun in the summer make hauling water, surviving the annual mosquito apocalypse, and cleaning goat stalls in negative forty degrees worth every second.

Guest Post from Alana Terry

Have you seen in the news that the leaders of North and South Korea have both publicly stated their willingness to promote peace on the Korean peninsula? It was certainly a historic moment, and this part of the world has earned its place in global headlines.

My interest in North Korea, however, goes back over a decade, when as a young mother I received a prayer burden for the people of North Korea. Fast-forward to five years ago when my debut novel was released. The Beloved Daughter follows the life of a young girl who is sent to prison camp because of her father’s Christian faith. In addition to winning several awards, The Beloved Daughter gave an expression to my prayer burden to see North Korea free to worship the one true God.

Out of North Korea is unique among my other titles because it’s the first story that focuses on an American in North Korea. Ian McAllister is captured and held in a Pyongyang prison because of a photograph he took of a young homeless boy. I hope the message leaves you as inspired and encouraged as I was when I was writing it.