The ISIS Hostage - One Man's True Story of 13 Months in Captivity

The Number One International Bestseller

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 May 2013, freelance photographer Daniel Rye was captured in Syria and held prisoner by Islamic State for thirteen months, along with eighteen other hostages. The ISIS Hostage tells the dramatic and heart-breaking story of Daniel's ordeal and details the misery inflicted upon him by the British guards, which included Jihadi John.

This tense and riveting 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 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.

About the author

Puk Damsgård has been a Middle East correspondent since 2011, having previously lived for many years in Afghanistan and Pakistan. As a journalist and writer she has received a number of awards for her work.

Summary

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

Foreword

The Number One International Bestseller

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

Report

Outstanding... With Daniel Rye by her side, Damsgård takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster ride Ekstra Bladet

Product details

• Authors: Puk Damsgåard, Puk Damsgard, Puk Damsgård
• Assisted by: David Young (Translation)
• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.08.2016
• EAN: 9781786490568
• ISBN: 978-1-78649-056-8
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 198 mm x 23 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Editors, Journalists, Publishers, Biography: general, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Social Activists, HISTORY / Modern / 21st Century, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Genocide & War Crimes, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Middle Eastern, Middle East, Political activism, 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100, Social welfare and social services, Politics and government, Prisoners of War, War Crimes, General and world history, Biography: historical, political and military, Genocide and ethnic cleansing