The Detour: A Thriller

Stephen W. Hiemstra

Jun 2023 · T2Pneuma Publishers LLC

About this ebook

What is the consequence of ignoring one’s better judgment and the advice of friends?

Luke Stevens believes he is lucky in love, but the path of least resistance leads to disaster at sea and waking up in a North Korea hospital. But Luke is not alone even as he becomes the object of an international manhunt. Will he find his way out of the Hermit Kingdom? Will his love prevail? Will he learn to trust his better instincts?

The cover art is called The Good Samaritan by He Qi (www.heqiart.com).

Hear the words; walk the steps; experience the joy!

Author Stephen W. Hiemstra (MDiv, Ph.D.) is a slave of Christ, husband, father, author, and volunteer pastor. He lives in Centreville, Virginia with Maryam, his wife of more than thirty-five years. They have three grown children.

What people are saying:

The Detour is a highly suspenseful story with twists and turns and flavored with deep faith. This read is definitely a page turner.
Elizabeth Smith, Author

The Detour is an interesting read that will keep you in suspense until the end.
Rui Ma

This exciting book is perfect for a plane trip or as a break from daily responsibilities.
Hyunok Lee

The Detour is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that transports readers into the heart of North Korea. With its engaging characters, compelling storyline, and exploration of social issues, this book offers a unique and immersive reading experience.
Wilson McMillan

This is fascinating story that I think you will love as much as I do.
Ann Westerman

From the first paragraph, Stephen Hiemstra’s novella, The Detour, captures the attention of the reader and holds it securely to the end of the book. Remarkably, he shows the reality of persecutions of Christians in our time, a truly thought-provoking message.
Sharron Giambanco

About the author

Author Stephen W. Hiemstra lives in Centreville, Virginia with Maryam, his wife of more than thirty-five years. They have three grown children.Stephen worked as an economist for twenty-seven years in more than five federal agencies, where he published numerous government studies, magazine articles, and book reviews. Check WorldCat.org for a complete listing of volumes available in a library near you.He wrote his first book, A Christian Guide to Spirituality in 2014. In 2015, he translated and published a Spanish edition, Una Guía Cristiana a la Espiritualidad. In 2016, he wrote a second book, Life in Tension, which also focuses on Christian spirituality. A Spanish edition appeared in 2021-Vida en Tensión. In 2017, he published a memoir, Called Along the Way. In 2018, he published a Spiritual Trilogy (an eBook compilation) and his first hardcover book, Everyday Prayers for Everyday People. In 2019, he published Simple Faith. In 2020, he published Living in Christ, which is the fifth book in his Christian spirituality series. In 2021, he published his debut novella, Masquerade, and rewrote it as a screenplay under the title: Brandishing the Blue. In 2022, he translated and published his first book in German: Ein Christlicher Leitfaden zur Spiritualität. In early 2023, he published the sixth book in his series, Image and Illumination, and published the first book in a new series, The Image of God in the Parables.Stephen has a Masters of Divinity (MDiv, 2013) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. His doctorate (Ph.D., 1985) is in agricultural economics from Michigan State University. He studied in Puerto Rico and in Germany and speaks Spanish and German.Correspond with Stephen at [e-mail] or follow his blog at http://www.T2Pneuma.net.If you enjoyed The Detour, please post a review online.