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The ISIS Hostage

One Man's True Story of 13 Months in Captivity

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The ISIS Hostage

By: Puk Damsgård
Narrated by: Mikael Naramore
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Summary

The dramatic story of freelance photographer Daniel Rye, who was held hostage for 13 months by ISIS, as told by an award-winning writer.

In a tense and riveting narrative, The ISIS Hostage details freelance photographer Daniel Rye's 13-month ordeal at the hands of the Islamic State after he was captured in Syria, and the misery inflicted upon him, and 19 other hostages, by the British guards, which included Jihadi John.

This compelling account also follows Daniel's family and the nerve-wracking negotiations with his kidnappers. It traces their horrifying journey through impossible dilemmas, and offers a rare glimpse into the secret world of the investigation launched to locate and free not only Daniel, but also the American freelance journalist and fellow hostage James Foley.

Written with Daniel's full cooperation and based on interviews with former fellow prisoners, jihadists, and key figures who worked behind the scenes to secure his release, The ISIS Hostage reveals for the first time the torment suffered by the captives and tells a moving and terrifying story of friendship, torture, and survival.

©2015 Politikens Forlag, JP/Politikens Hus A/S; English Translation David Young 2016 (P)2016 Audible, Inc. Disappearance Middle East Iran
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A war caused by people who will never feel its effects. The problems continue today.

Excellent performance, clear and the whole story is so matter of fact even though it is about such horrors.

Very powerful

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what this man went through is horrendous. it is a must listen. Well read too.

interesting and disturbing

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Really interesting. Incredible story told honestly and with sensitivity. I found narrator's voice okay at best. This story has lingered in my mind for days and I feel so sorry for these captives

Incredibly humbling. The reader's voice was okay

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Brilliant book but written under such sad circumstances. Hopefully one day this will be a thing of the past!

Hell on earth

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The amazing story of people held hostage by true evil. May they all find peace

Heartbreaking

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