God in a Brothel: An Undercover Journey into Sex Trafficking and Rescue

by Daniel Walker

This is the true story of an undercover investigator's experiences infiltrating the multi-billion dollar global sex industry.

It is a story of triumph for the children and young teens released from a life of slavery and the rescuer who freed many hundreds of victims leading to the prosecution of dozens of perpetrators. And it is a story of haunting despair for those left behind in corrupt systems of law enforcement.

It is the personal story of Daniel Walker, one man who followed a path of costly discipleship, agonizing failure and unlikely redemption.

And it is a challenge to God's people to join in the battle that all might be freed.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian, Memoir, Christianity, Biography, Social Justice, Christian Living

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

About the author

Daniel Walker has worked as an undercover investigator for a number of nonprofit organizations working to free women and children from sex trafficking in the United States and in over a dozen countries around the world. He holds a master's degree in Third World economic development from Eastern University in Philadelphia.

He has over twenty years of experience in law enforcement and is currently working as a police detective based in New Zealand. He has also founded Nvader, a organization to combat human trafficking.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very difficult book to finish; I found myself having to put the book down after every few chapters. It was well written and the story was easy to follow, but the subject matter was so painful to read, it was a challenge to keep reading.
Daniel Walker set out to be a hero. In my eyes, he succeeded. He went into brothels and made deals with pimps and human traffickers all over the world, putting his morals, his belief system, and his marriage at risk, not to mention his physical safety. Walker's attempts to rescue the captive women and children were not always successful, but he always tried his best and when he failed, it was more the fault of corrupt and inept law enforcement.
I learned shocking and heartbreaking things from this book. I read of boys and girls the ages of my sons, enslaved by evil men. I read of young women tricked into prostitution in Atlanta.
Although Walker is a devout Christian and considered his efforts to be a divine mission, he did not use his book to preach. Although I am not a Christian, I respect and applaud Walker and his faith, and agree with his views that more churches should get involved with rescuing and caring for the victims of sex trafficking. If more Christians had Daniel Walker's faith, the world would be a happier, safer place for women and children.

[Bishop Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

My wife was one of the ones sold into that life, but she escaped, I read it to learn the horrors she lived through after she told me ho accurate it was. The result of my reading was an intense desire to find and free those women and to with the most harsh manner possible torture the men who enslave them, but not let them die for years...just constant torture for the things they make these helpless women endure. My wife was cut to leave words scarring her flesh and the words were degrading. But I do not see the scars just her beauty.

[Sandy H · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was rooting for this book. I was excited to win it in a GoodReads give-away, as I've been engaged in addressing the issue of sex trafficking for the last several years in my position with my denominational ministries. I've done a tremendous amount of reading, research, and interviewing folks engaged in this work, and was very much looking forward to a book offering a slightly different perspective and from a specifically Christian context.

Unfortunately, I was left a little disappointed. The book is advertised as being about sex trafficking and "also" about the personal story of the author, Daniel Walker. The reality is the reverse. It's the author's personal story. Which is fine, I see nothing wrong with that. But if you're newly learning about the issue of sex trafficking, this is not the first book I'd suggest you read. Start with Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, Not for Sale: The Return of the Global Slave Trade - and How We Can Fight It, and/or The Natashas: Inside the New Global Sex Trade. Those books will give you a much stronger foundation in the topic, a better overall perspective in the many issues involved and the many organizations at work addressing the many facets of this problem. God in a Brothel focuses solely on one particular approach--an approach rife with difficulties (which the author does explore briefly)--and barely even mentions that there are many other ways that the problem needs to be addressed as well.

In God in a Brothel, actual information about sex trafficking is relegated to a brief page of bullet point facts at the end of each chapter--often not even really related in topic to the chapter itself. It feels very much like an afterthought. I was also left wanting a little bit more depth towards the end of the book--I don't want to give any spoilers but he addresses some large issues in his own life in what felt like a bit of a cursory way. I give him tremendous credit for his honesty, but I'd like to have seen a little more assessment of the outcome.

The stories of what he saw and experienced were certainly horrific and help you realize the trauma of the victims. Unfortunately, I really wanted the author to get out of the way and let me simply experience the stories for myself. Everything is set in terms of how he experienced and reacted to things--as I was reading this, I had the impression that he was the main point, rather than the individuals he's meeting. Again, that was quite possibly his intention in writing the book--a personal story. But it was advertised as a book about trafficking, with his story secondary. The outcome of what is in the pages is the reverse.

I'm not saying "don't read this book." I'm suggesting, rather, that if this book is on your reading list, be sure the other books I've suggested above (or the many other excellent books that are also out there) are on your list as well. The issue of sex trafficking is a crucial one for us to address today. We must look at the core issues around both supply and demand and engage in the cultural shifts that will bring both to an end.

[Dianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here's yet another book I'm so thankful to have won from a Goodreads giveaway. I'm astounded by the raw honesty with which Mr. Walker shares with readers his 4 years as an undercover agent investigating the dark underbelly of the beast known as sex trafficking. He's as every bit courageous in his sharing as he was as an investigator. What I found most refreshing (albeit at times uncomfortable...this is not a read for the fainthearted)is that he shares about what the effect of doing such work had on him as a person. His tales of the miraculous rescue successes,the abysmal failures and his personal struggles with the latter, brought to mind Arthur Ashe's quote that's always been a comfort to me when I feel like whatever I'm doing is not enough... "Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can". As the title suggests, there is talk of God in this book..while Mr. Walker speaks about his religious sect, he writes in such a way that it's not at all exclusionary...I think anyone who is spiritually minded, whatever that form takes, as well as those who aren't, can absolutely relate to his experiences. This is a socially important book that leaves me thinking, "now that I know what I know, what do I do now?" I will definitely recommend this book often.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

“God in a Brothel,” is the book of true events that happened to Daniel Walker. He is a cop, detective, and undercover worker from New Zealand, trying to stop sex trafficking and sex slavery of women and children throughout the world. He does this by infiltrating brothels, finding the leaders of that particular brothel, and taking them down while rescuing as many women and children as possible. The stories can at times be very hard to read, even with the smallest of details given. Walker did not have to write his accounts graphically for one to be affected. One of the many shocking parts for me, was to read about the sex trafficking of women and the youngest of children here in the United States, and why it isn’t being stopped.

“God in a Brothel,” is a very well written, easy to understand, and heart-rendering book. I recommend it to anyone who is willing to learn about the world that surrounds them and possibly willing to do something about it.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a disturbing and depressing book to read, yet so socially important that I'd ask everyone to take the opportunity to read it and open one's eyes to the often buried-in-the-sand issue of sex trafficking.

The book itself felt like three separate but important elements. First: the author's undercover efforts in numerous parts of the world - including America - to bust up sex trafficking operations, arresting the perpetrators and rescuing the victims. The second bit: each chapter would include facts to help the reader understand the methods and issues involved in fighting trafficking, and the challenges faced in this global operation. Last: the considerable effort the author made to honestly assess and reflect upon his job and how it affected his life - his mindset, attitudes, and relationships with others - which combined made for a very tough read.

The author in many ways wanted to see himself as a hero and although he struggled with this and questioned himself constantly whether he was doing as much as he could, in my mind he is nothing but that hero he sought to be.

When I read books like this I am reminded that often we spend our lives doing work that is of absolutely no importance to the greater good of mankind, whether it be our immediate world or the world out there that we do not see. I am guilty of this, and find myself questioning yet again with how to make a difference in the lives of those who cannot help themselves. The author is truly an inspiration to me to find out that answer.

On a separate note: the author is a devout Christian and his inspiration comes in part from his beliefs. Although he did spend some time discussing the importance of God in his life and work, he did not ever preach or push his beliefs on his reader, which I greatly appreciated.

[Hillary Lavendar]

God in a Brothel was not what I thought it would be. I cannot relate to the author because it seems -- and I mean no disrespect with this-- a little vanilla. The author Mr. Walker is a Christian from New Zealand who is spurred to do something heroic with his life. He obtains a job as an investigator for a Christian nonprofit organization that fights and breaks down human trafficking on a global scale. The book takes the reader everywhere from Las Vegas to Southeast Asia to the Caribbean.

Like I was saying, sometimes I feel that a book (or movie, for that matter) is so visceral and well-written, so cutting, that I never want to read it again because I'm completely satisfied. Such books are Schindler's List, And the Band Played On or Reversal of Fortune. I THOUGHT God in a Brothel would be another one. I went tentatively into reading it, wanted to study more about human trafficking. I did a Google search to find a book about human trafficking and came up with this. When I read the summary I thought it was interesting because it was looking at human trafficking from a man's point of view, like the FBI agents who went undercover and joined the KKK.

As an investigator, Mr. Walker does travel the world in order to close down brothels whose "employees" are being held there against their wills. However, he doesn't get into any of the stories, not really.

[Stephen Collins · Rating 3 out of 5]

A challenging read on many levels, and a subject of great worthiness in Walker's writing about his work contributing to the reduction of sexual slavery.

However, the book carries a number of flaws that will make it hard for many to read, or leave them unsatisfied. First, and Walker acknowledges this early on, his perspective driven by a very powerful Christian faith pervades the entire book, and at times detracts from what should otherwise be powerful storytelling about his work.

Second the use of pseudonyms for places Walker worked (it's understandable for people, for a range of reasons; even the name Walker itself is a pseudonym), rather than naming places, particularly in SE Asia, strikes me as odd.

Third, Walker's apparent obsession with being seen as a hero struck a discordant note with me.

The tales Walker tells, and the dark underworld he describes would have been more powerful without these problems.

[Bob · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is like three books in one. The first is an account of the undercover efforts that the author and others are engaged in to fight sexual trafficking, motivated by sharing Christ's heart for justice and liberation for those enslaved in brothels around the world. He chronicles sex trafficking on every continent including places like Las Vegas and Atlanta. The second book is a fact book helping us understand the extent and methods of trafficking and intervention efforts. But the third book is perhaps the most compelling. Walker also narrates his own journey into this underworld and the great risks entailed, the greatest of which is the corrosive effect of continuous exposure to the evils of trafficking, the necessary "acting" undercover agents must do, and the very real temptations he faced--and an account of grace in the midst of brokenness. Not an easy but a compelling read

[Katie Pozzuoli · Rating 2 out of 5]

I did not like this book. I found the writing to be mediocre in quality, but moreover I was turned off by the fact that the focus was the author's personal story more than sex trafficking.

If you want to read a great book on human trafficking, read Nicolas Kristof and Sheryl Wu Dunn's Half the Sky or David Batstone's Not for Sale.

[F.J. Akkerman · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story: 3 stars

The writing: 2 stars

The man and what he did: 4 stars

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honest and informative

[Jonathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

“God in a Brothel” is a very real look at the sex trafficking industry across the world and one Christian man’s attempts to infiltrate it in order to prosecute the traffickers and rescue some of the victims. It’s a very short, quick read, and extremely to the point, but you still get a feel for a lot of different situations. Daniel Walker doesn’t hold anything back either – when he’s unable to rescue a girl, when a raid goes wrong, when a raid goes right but everything afterwards goes wrong, when the one girl he most wanted to get out isn’t there, when he can’t do anything at all, when he makes a terrible mistake – it’s all in there. Books like this are far too often full of success stories, which really limits what you can learn from them. Having been involved in some of the stuff that Daniel speaks of in the book, I can tell you that at least in a general sense, he’s really telling it how it is.

While I wanted to give the book a 4 or 5 for that reason, I considered giving it a 2 for an entirely different reason. Unfortunately, the book is extremely narrowly focused on the act of performing stings and raiding brothels. Daniel does a good job of trying to focus on the girl’s stories. However, having sat with some of these women for months and months after rescue, I’ve learned that the story just can’t be grasped in the short time that he has with them and in the brief spaces that he’s able to devote to it in the book. Every moment of his entry into a brothel and activity there jumps from the pages. The actual lives of the girls (and few boys) he interacts with sort of fades into the background. And while “aftercare” is mentioned, it’s really given barely the space it deserves.

The truth is, raids are good, but they are not the place the bottleneck is. By far a bigger issue than the failure to raid enough brothels is the failure of the legal system to effectively and justly deal with the perpetrators and victims both after the raids happen. A much bigger than that is the lack of aftercare options open to the victims after they are caught up in a raid. It takes a week or less of effort to conduct a successful raid, it takes a year or more of effort to successfully provide aftercare. For every 1 person dedicated to doing raids, we need 50 dedicated to aftercare.

And, of course, the biggest issues of all are the reasons the girls are there in the first place. Where does the demand come from, that men feel such a strong desire to do such things and feel that their desire justifies the actual act? And where does the supply come from, that women and girls get trapped into such situations. Daniel gets into this slightly, and says that there’s a bit of truth to the idea that both prevention efforts and criminal prosecutions are needed. The thing is, in actually doing something about the problem, prevention efforts are not only going to be far more effective, but they are the place where the gap between needs and resources is far greater. And true community development - focused not just on economic situation but on attitudes towards women and children, compassion for others, rights of all, etc. – is going to be making a difference at far more levels than carrying out raids.

I’m not against carrying out raids. I’ve done it myself in the past. But raids are the “coolest” and “most exciting” aspect of the process, requiring the least effort on the part of the intervener. As a result, they’re the easiest to publicize. But they’re also the most useless in isolation. What we need far more than raids are prevention efforts to keep the girls from getting in there in the first place, societal changes in attitudes that force governments and judicial systems to effectively prosecute the perps and care for the victims, and strong aftercare so that the girls can actually find healing after being “rescued” rather than ending up cycled back into the same industry (as happens in Daniel’s own narrative). Unfortunately, this book focused on Daniel’s own experience with the raids and tried to drive up enthusiasm for more work in that, when I think the other areas are really where the attention needs to be brought.

[Laura Dallas · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book tells the true story of one man’s efforts to free women and children from the shackles of modern-day slavery. It tells of the huge emotional cost involved in his undercover work and the bigger cost of ignoring this tragedy that so severely affects millions of those in captivity around the world. This book is written by a God-fearing and imperfect man who implores others like him and everyone who is part of God’s church to do what they can to fight this growing epidemic. As God’s hands and feet in this world, Walker urges us to no longer sit idly by while so many are suffering and in need of rescue.

The United Methodist Church, and especially the United Methodist Women, have the issue of human trafficking on their radar. Servant Church, a United Methodist church start in Austin, Texas, did a Lenten study with materials from Not for Sale to promote awareness of trafficking and develop a Christian response. As we educate our church with the facts, more of us are looking to take action. Not many of us will go undercover into brothels around the world as Walker has, but he believes more of us should. His book tells this story and many of its gruesome details. It is not for the faint of heart, but these facts should be known; this world should be exposed; and we should all seek a place in the fight.

Walker alternates between telling of how he got involved in this work, what it entails, and the devastating effects it has on his personal life with the stories of some of the women and children he has rescued or those that he has met and lost. The book abounds with sad stories and triumphant victories ending with the hope that God’s people will work to free God’s children of these physical bonds just as Jesus freed us from our own spiritual slavery. Walker writes in the style of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “I have a dream that churches around the world will come alive with a passion for justice and a hatred of evil, that their goals would no longer be centered around revival or church growth, but the freedom of humanity from all that enslaves and oppresses” (p. 200).

I recommend this book to adult women’s groups, men’s groups, mission teams and church leaders who are in need of a challenge to live a bolder faith. A free discussion guide is available online. This book was provided for free to the NC Conference Media Center from the publisher.

[Beth Peninger · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
"I have a dream that churches around the world will come alive with a passion for justice and a hatred of evil, that their goals would no longer be centered around revival or church growth, but the freedom of humanity from all that enslaves and oppresses."
Walker's book ends with this dream but it sums up the book well so I'm employing it to begin my review. Warning: this book is not pleasure reading. It is tough to be confronted with the evils that exist in this world, to read of one man's account of interacting face to face with those evils on a constant basis as he attempts to bring justice and freedom to the oppressed. Walker doesn't go into unnecessary detail, just enough to give the reader a clear picture of the atrocities that have befallen our women and children of this world. And lest you think it doesn't happen in the United States be prepared. It does. It is just as dark, oppressive, and evil as anywhere else in the world. It was rather fortuitous that I read this book right as we were headed into Super Bowl weekend as things like major sporting events, conventions, etc are huge draws for human trafficking. (For more on that click http://www.policymic.com/articles/79235/you-ll-never-see-this-side-of-the-super-bowl-on-tv and http://www.upworthy.com/super-bowl-season-has-a-dirty-little-secret-and-this-congressman-just-exposed-it?c=ufb1.)
Walker takes the reader on a journey into some of the brothels of the world and outlines how he worked to gather evidence and expose the evil and being perpetrators to justice and rescue women and children (boys and girls). He also honestly discusses how hard his life as an investigator was on him personally and on his marriage, as one can imagine. He brings to light the johns and how their own hurts and insecurities, along with greed and lust certainly, feed the trafficking. He gained valuable insights the 4 years he was embedded in the situations and graciously shared those with the reader in order that we also would have insight.
All in all, despite having known about human trafficking, Walker further opened my eyes to the form of modern day slavery that is holding so many in hopeless situations. I am prayerful.

[Tamara Tilley · Rating 3 out of 5]

The choice to read GOD IN A BROTHEL has to be a personal one. Daniel Walker (pseudonym) at times is graphic and conjures up vivid pictures of the victims in the human trafficking world. I found it incomprehensible that victims of such young ages are the preferred choice in this horrendous business. The author is honest in how his constant exposure to this world of sex, stimulation, and sensuality, wore down his astuteness and unfortunately lured him to cross the line into the world he was trying so hard to expose. This book does speak of his numerous successes in exposing sex trafficking rings around the world at the price of his own personal life. At times, I did get tired of reading the numerous “I’s” in this book and felt an underlying arrogance in the writers retelling of his journey and his successes, almost as if he was trying to justify his personal failures against the overall good that his missions accomplished. I had to continue to tell myself this was one person telling of his personal accounts and how even in his writings Walker explained on many occasions that he was a lone light in an otherwise dark world. So of course, his recounting of his missions would be self based. Other than that, this book revealed how truly deep the depravity of man is, and how some people are so lured by self gratification they see their victims as nothing more than an end to their own self-interested needs. From the pimps who buy and sell these women and young girls, to the authorities and government officials who turn a blind eye to the evil that is happening within their own regions, the love of sex, money, and power is never more vividly portrayed than when the catalyst that elevates these men and women to power is done on the backs of the ones who are the young, weak, and forgotten. A candid expose with no happily-ever-after.

[crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book as part of goodreads first reads. I feel really bad that it has taken me so long to finish, but I wanted to state that it is a really heavy book with some tough subject matter. There is nothing truly graphic in the book, since the author doesn't participate in any acts, but there is some graphic descriptions about the women/girls that makes it much more real.

I read this book as I was recently introduced to a girl who was brought to the US as part of a sex trafficking operation. She escaped, but was only 15. She is now 20 and has a great life here in the US, but for every girl that escapes there are hundreds more who don't. I was inspired to read this book because of her story, and I am really glad I did.

This is a story of the author's undercover operations and stings in the international world of sex trafficking. Although the title gives the impression it will be a largely religious perspective on the trade, I did not feel like the religion was the focal point. The author did a really good job of keeping the focus on the girls and the trade, and simply mentioned how God fit into the story for him.

I loved that the author included hard facts and information in the text as well as including ways to help. So often when you read about a hardship there are simply links to a single website or charity that can help. This one gave real information and ways to help, besides simply donating money.

I finished this book feeling hope about changes that could be made one girl, one child, one case at a time. Although it would be easy to end on a down note, I think the author did a great job of ending with a positive message of even one girl saved is one life changed.

[Rick · Rating 4 out of 5]

God In A Brothel, a book by Daniel Walker and published by InterVarsity Press, is not a book for the squeamish or faint of heart.

This book challenged me on many levels. I have tried to point people to various organizations that fight trafficking and feel passionate about this issue. Yet I have always thought of the victims and never gave much thought to the investigators who gather information about sex trafficking.

Daniel Walker changed that. This book is a look at his undercover journey into trafficking and how he gathered info to be used to rescue those caught in its clutches. As his story develops, you see how Daniel had a desire to be a "Superhero" and how this desire led him into dangerous and compromising situations. His sought the Lord but depended on his own strength at times.
This leads to his lines becoming blurred and impacted his life and marriage!

Daniel learns from his mistakes but still has to deal with the consequences of his actions. Ultimately, his experiences lead him to start an organization that seeks to reach those in bondage while also helping those doing the field work.

This book reminded me to pray not only for the victims of trafficking but for the investigators as well. I found this book riveting but it is not for everyone. If you read this book you will be challenged. My wife and I discussed this book together as it prompted many questions, thoughts and concerns. I cannot remember the last time a book did that.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A difficult read due to the sad nature of the subject. Daniel Walker, an undercover detective, travels into the darkest areas of the world to crack-down on human trafficking, more specifically, the sex trafficking of children. While reading this book, I was overcome with a plethora of emotions; I felt encouraged at times that people like Daniel were out there, trying to put a end to such atrocities and then quickly feeling completely and utterly helpless because there will always be monsters out there, preying on innocent,little children, many of them government officials...people who we think should be remedying the situation. The corruption found, not only these developing countries, but also in the U.S., angered me beyond belief. This is the story of Daniel, as he tries to make a change, however small, in this awful problem. We see his successes, and ultimately, failures throughout his plight to put an end to the trafficking of children. An important book.

[Steven Henry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just bought this book yesterday and just finished reading it today. This man did what would seem heroic - he was the one to get into European trafficking places, scope them out, and then give the info to the police who would do a sting. But... he got so close to sexual sins and became comfortable there that after getting a really big hideout caught and cleaned out, he then committed adultery against his wife at least once... you can't play with fire and not get burned. There has got to be another way to do this, and I think prayer, holy living and honest followers of Christ creating safe-havens and safe networks for the abused to run to. I don't have all the answers, but I know this: #ItsGoingToTakeATeam, here in the US and worldwide. ~ Watching, Preaching, Praying, your growing bro, SH (with the J&R team)

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Daniel gives an honest and raw look at sex trafficking around the world. He has worked first hand with releasing children from this trade and tells many stories in this book. I found it dry and chronological. It was all details, not really inviting to the reader to be emotionally connected with what is happening. I do still hightly recommend reading it just for the eye opening experience of how real sex trafficking is and the hardships with freeing these slaves from the trade. There is a lot that can be done in prevention and there is a lot of need for aftercare. There are over 2 million children in the sex industry today and over 200,000 of those kids are in the US. It is real and it needs to be stopped.

[JG · Rating 5 out of 5]

God in a Brothel is a great documentary on the life of an undercover agent fighting against human trafficking. Living in the Philippines, I am aware that the perpetuation of prostitution and human trafficking, though illegal, is ingrained in our economic and political system. There is lack of awareness and culture of impunity that often help keep human trafficking alive and well hidden in the eyes of society. I will not be surprise if most people would refuse to call it human trafficking and insists that these girls are just whores.
Media barely covers it and the government is highly, highly defensive about the topic. In fact, it 2014 they forced an American diplomat to publicly apologize when he said majority of tourists in the country are sex tourists.
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[Victoria (hotcocoaandbooks) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of the saddest viewpoints of the many human trafficking books I have read. The author always dreamed of being a protector and a type of modern-day real-life super hero. He tells how he got started in investigating the sex-trafficking world by posing as a sex tourist himself while working undercover to put traffickers behind bars and rescue women and children out of bars (their personal prisons they were placed in by traffickers). He also explains the hard times while posing as a predator, what tolls it took on his relationship with God, and how it affected his marriage. It repeated itself at times but it was good.

[Katrina Theodosopoulos · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this book had a lot of great information about prostitution, sex trafficking, and sex slavery. I learned a lot from this book. It completely changed my view of the sex industry. And for a book to change my mind completely about a topic must mean it is a really good book. Although it is definitely not a happy book, and doesn't really have a plot except for the writer's life it is still a must read. I think that most people, especially in America, are pretty blind to the truth about the sex industry and Walker does an excellent job opening up the reader's eyes to the horror of it.

[Kelsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good look at a real problem... While this book gave a first hand look at one of the worlds biggest problems (still), I have to say that I found myself very frustrated. Rescuing women and children from the plight of human trafficking is one of my deepest passions, and as such this book was a good and honest look at the problem. My frustration was in the hopelessness the author left he book with. While trafficking is not a problem that can or will be solved overnight, there are ways to work towards ending it, and I felt that these were not adequately addressed.

[Tricia Andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

This can be a tough read if you haven't been exposed to the topic before (human sex trafficing). I appreciated the author's candor, humility, and passion for helping the women and children enslaved around the world. It's a first person account from the rescuer's perspective. Even though names/locations have been changed you get a real sense of being the with him as he experiences going into the brothels. Great read.

[Sydney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have tried to read a lot on the subject of modern slavery and human trafficking and I ordered this book because I wanted something more encouraging or hopeful to read in the field.
Instead I was gladly surprised that, although Walker does give hope in the face of trafficking, he more so gives an honest and hard view of the realities of the global sex trade and of working undercover in it.
All in all, I truly appreciated this read and definitely recommend it.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was heart breaking. It was all about sex trafficking all over the world and how a cop from New Zealand spent years traveling the world trying to rescue women and young girls. Some people were forced into it by having their passport and money taken away. Others do it willingly to support their families at home. Very well written and really makes you think how lucky you are.

[Kathleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received God in a Brothel by Daniel Walker from Goodreads giveawy. A very interesting read without too much gory detail about a very scary subject. Good insight into the world of undercover investigation. Not a big fan of Christian books but Mr Walkers beliefs were vital to his ability to do his job and I have a lot of respect for that.

[Wesley Yaryan]

This book is one that really stirs the emotions. On one hand it made me angry at the perpretators of this crime. On yh other hand it made me realize how easy it would be for me to be part of this to some degree without God's grace. There is also a warning ti not be neglectful of my wife, even if I believe I am doing God's will.