The terror began on August 14, 1983.

American bush pilot Russell Stendal, on a routine flight, landed in a remote Colombian village — and within minutes, gunfire erupted. Russell was kidnapped at gunpoint by guerrilla fighters, launching a 142-day ordeal deep in the jungle.

With nothing but time and his faith, Russell began to write. He documented his life, his captors, and the raw reality of survival in a hostile world. His writings became a bridge between captive and captor — and now form the basis of this unforgettable true story.

Rescue the Captors is more than a survival memoir: it's a testament to faith, redemption, and the power of God's love to break through even the darkest jungles — physical and ideological.

Readers who love true crime, missionary stories, survival adventures, and real-life thrillers will be captivated by this gripping, faith-driven account.