Miracle in the Jungle: Rachel Russel Mystery Series, #4

By Annaleah Taylor

China? That's Amazing!

Jacob and Rachel were thrilled for the first time in a very long time! This missionary trip to China might be the chance to rediscover their faith in God and spark their own passion. After all those horrific incidents at Camp Sunflower, Rachel and Jacob wanted to heal their emotional wounds and enjoy their trip. And deliver that much-needed check to that God-forsaken village of course! Especially Jacob was extremely happy with this trip. Now they could leave all those nightmares behind them once and for all…

A Ghost Village!

When they finally met the man who was supposed to receive the check and arrived at his village, they were shocked! It was deserted! Only two women were there to tell them what had happened. A group of ruthless killers had driven everyone away. A few moments later, one of the killers attacked Jacob, who had to struggle for his life. When the killer was finally lying dead on the ground, they decided to head for the jungle and seek refuge.

Will They See Daylight Again?

This time they had to face a whole group of merciless killers, ready to murder them on the spot. This was the greatest danger they had ever faced. In a strange country, in a thick jungle, with darkness closing in… Will they survive? Will Jacob and Rachel be able to escape darkness and find the path to faith? Or will they become prey to the jungle's evil predators? Jacob was ready to ask Rachel to marry him but everything changed… will he propose?

The Far East Mystery!

The fourth adventure of Rachel Russel is set in the labyrinth-like Chinese jungle. She and Jacob have to overcome their fears and survive under the harshest circumstances, while searching for the evil mastermind controlling the killers. If you are looking for a suspenseful and spine-tingling Christian mystery romance novel, don't waste any more time!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Imaginarium Press Publishing
• Release date: Jun 5, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386734253

Book preview

Chapter 1

Hello, China

Jacob watched sweat drip off his forehead and onto the red Global Love Ministry shirt he had tucked into a pair of brown pants. The day was sweltering. The jungle was like one giant sweat box. The path he was walking was rough, rocky, and steep; thank goodness he was wearing a strong pair of hiking boots, Jacob thought as he leaned against the walking stick he was carrying. You good back there, Rachel? he called over his shoulder. Though the day was hot and the trail rough, he felt good—alive and rejuvenated. All the troubles he and Rachel had faced in the past seemed far away. Isn't China great?

Yeah, great...just great, Rachel said, out of breath as she climbed the trail to Jacob. The blue Global Love Ministry shirt she wore was soaked with sweat. Just great, Rachel said again, taking off the brown sun hat she was wearing and wiping her forehead with her left forearm.

Jacob smiled. Even though Rachel was sweaty and tired, she looked beautiful. He loved the way her hair sat in a ponytail and her exhausted face glowed with a beauty he couldn't put into words. I bet you're glad I made you get those boots, he teased Rachel.

Rachel looked down at the brown pants she was wearing and patted them with her right hand. She leaned against the walking stick in her left hand. I'm more grateful for my pants. These bugs are something awful.

No worse than back home. Jacob smiled. He tossed his eyes around the voice with excitement and enthusiasm. I can't believe we're in China. This is really cool, Rachel. At first, I thought you were insane for getting us involved with Global Love Ministry. I mean, let's be honest, the name sounded really girlish and a whole lot of sissy.

Rachel rolled her eyes. Guys, she sighed. Jacob, Jesus is love and we're supposed to spread His love around this world. Global Love Ministry is named after a direct mission ordered by Jesus Himself. And that mission is to love.

I get it. Jacob smiled. He drew in a deep breath of hot, humid air. We're really close to the Vietnam border...I'd say maybe no more than seventy or eighty miles. Just think, we're in a part of the world that could swallow us whole and no one would even know.

That's not very reassuring, Jacob, Rachel complained. We're hiking to a very remote village that has come under attack from a hostile anti-Christian group. This anti-Christian group is known to become very violent. We're not exactly safe, you know.

I'm sure Mr. Davidson wouldn't have sent us to China if there was any chance we would get hurt, Jacob told Rachel. "Besides, Mr. Davidson said the anti-Christian group that's been pestering the village we're hiking to hasn't been seen in months. All we have to do is hike to the village, deliver the check, hang around for a few days, and then it's off to Shanghai for a little