IN THE SHADOWS OF GUNSHOTS

"I liked the book ... it means part of our fatal habits ... It has a good common thread ... it appropriately uses the surprise factor, which gives it the opportunity to handle the suspense awaiting the execution ... and the story all the way! " German Castro Caycedo Winner of 18 journalism awards and author of 20 literary works, including Our Oblivous War, The Witch, Palace Without Mask, Let Death Wait.( published in Spanish under the titles " Nuestra Guerra Ajena, La Bruja, Palacio sin Mascara, Que La Muerte Espere".

From the publisher:

A gripping tale of love, resilience, and the lengths a woman will go to keep her family after fallen victims of an unexpected violent event In the Shadows of Gunshots will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. With a masterfully crafted plot reminiscent of James Patterson, this page-turner will leave you breathless and craving for more.

"The feelings are real in each one of the 430 pages of the novel" -- El Tiempo, Colombian Newspaper

"The book is a tale of love, suspense, shared emotions, and unstoppable hope. A must-read Thriller" "This book opened a horizon that I did not suspect, that of the relatives of the victims of violence....it narrates their immense pain, courage, endless love and faith." --Isabella Vernaza, NotiPacifico 90-Minutes TV News Manager, Ex-Hostage of the ELN guerrilla
"A very emotionally intense story never told about the crisis that mass violence brings to its unnamed victims ... very well written and easy to follow" -- Fabio A. Andrade, Director Americas Community Center

Throughout the novel, In the Shadows of Gunshots readers experience the previously untold stories of those who are left behind in the aftermath of tragedies, the pain they endure and the LOVE that guides them to preserve life as they once knew it.

From the editor:

Myla always thought bad things could happen to other people but never to them, never to her.

In this heart-pounding and emotionally charged historical fiction suspense novel, acclaimed author Jules Heartly delivers a gripping tale of a woman's determination to save her family at any cost. Myla's idyllic life in a gated community is shattered when her husband and two children are kidnapped by the ELN guerrilla fighters As her loved ones endure the horrors of captivity, Myla becomes steadfast in her resolve to bring them back.

Driven by an unwavering determination, Myla embarks on a treacherous journey, even as the government proves ineffective in negotiating their release. She finds herself navigating the intricate web of deception and danger spun by the ELN, putting herself at risk of being kidnapped or worse. Nothing can deter her as she wages a clandestine battle against her family's captors, even if it means keeping her activities a secret from the very officials she once sought for help.

As Myla faces constant peril and heart-wrenching sacrifices, she discovers an inner strength she never knew existed. From the depths of despair to the heights of bravery, Myla's resilience shines through as she fights tooth and nail for her family's freedom.

The terrorist group unleashes a new threat, putting her family in even greater jeopardy. In a monumental decision, Myla must choose between the only life and home her family has ever known or a dangerous action plan that could change everything.
But will she have what the guerilla wants? Is she too late? Would her husband still be in love with her or has he fallen in love with someone else while in captivity?