When the Nile Runs Red

by DiAnn Mills

Paul Farid was once a member of the royal family, who openly persecuted any Sudanese who failed to practice Islam. Now he's a Christian, who puts his life on the line to aid the persecuted Sudanese. His wife, Larson, is a doctor committed to giving her life for peace.

Colonel Ben Alier has fought for twenty-one years against the government's mandates to control the oil, religion, slavery, and politics of Sudan. He neither trusts nor rests any hope in the newly formed government.

Ben's health deteriorates while Larson finds out she is going to have a baby. Their worlds collide, and as the relational tensions escalate so does the physical danger.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Christian, Suspense

327 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2007

About the author

DiAnn Mills is a bestselling author who invites her readers to step into stories where suspense meets adventure and romance warms the heart. Known for crafting unforgettable characters tangled in unpredictable plots, DiAnn believes every breath we take unfolds a story waiting to be told—so why not make it thrilling?

Her novels have consistently landed on bestseller lists including CBA, ECPA, and Publishers Weekly, and have won prestigious awards such as the Christy, Selah, Golden Scroll, Inspirational Readers’ Choice, and Carol awards.

DiAnn is a founding board member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Conference Advisor for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers. She actively participates in Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild, International Thriller Writers, Outliers Writing University, and The Christian Pen. DiAnn passionately invests in helping fellow authors succeed through mentoring, book coaching, and editing. She travels nationwide speaking and teaching engaging writing workshops.

A proud coffee snob who roasts her own beans, DiAnn also enjoys diving into good books, experimenting in the kitchen, and unabashedly spoiling her grandchildren—whom she insists are the smartest kids in the universe. She and her husband make their home under the sunny skies of Houston, Texas.

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Reviews

[Andrea Cox · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book blew me away when I was a teenager. Now that I'm thirty... not so much. Apparently, I hadn't learned a couple of expletives back then, but I know what they mean now (and I refuse to use them in any fashion). I also now know what sexual innuendo, teen pregnancy, and inconsistencies are. As I read the book this time around, I couldn't imagine how I liked it last time, since one of the three leads was in love with a married woman through the entire book... even though he ended up marrying someone else. To me, that's vile behavior and not something I care to read.

What I liked about this book was the leads' passion for serving God and the people of Sudan. Their ministry was wonderful (though overshadowed dramatically by the negatives I already mentioned). The surprising twists came at fabulous times in the story line. Finally, the medical details seemed to be well researched and layered into the story in a natural and beautiful way.

Other content: native nudity

I was not compensated for my honest review.

[Carolyn Vandine West · Rating 5 out of 5]

Been a long while since I read this one. But DiAnn is one of my favorite authors. Lots of action in this one. You wont be disappointed

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story and it was obvious that the author knew a lot about the location she was discussing.

[Julie Stafford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr. Larson Farid and her husband Paul are Christians in Sudan. Paul, who was once a member of the royal family and openly persecuted any Sudanese not of the Muslim faith. Now, that he is Christian his family wants him dead. His brother keeps calling him and telling him that he is interested in becoming a Christian too, and Paul does know if his brother is telling the truth or trying to lead him into a trap. As Paul battles with himself and his wife about what to do with his brother, the Farid's work to bring Christ and health care to the persecuted Sudanese.

Colonel Ben Alier is a friend of the Farid's and had fallen in love with Larson before she and Paul married. As he tries to get over his feelings for her, he continues to wage war against the government of North Sudan, who would make slaves of his people in the name of oil and Allah, and is resistant to trust the new government which promises peace and unity between North and South Sudan. When Ben gets shot in the arm and Dr. Larson sends him to a hospital in Nairobi, he finds out he has cancer and if he doesn't treat it, he will be dead in six months time. With his death hanging over his head, Ben decides to reconnect with the son he has never met and the woman he left behind.

I will admit that the going was slow at the beginning, but by the end I couldn't put the book down. DiAnn Mills does a wonderful job portraying the struggles of the people in Southern Sudan and the politics of that country. I felt blessed to be an American living in America and felt great respect for the missionaries who daily put themselves in harms way. I would highly recommend this book.

[Jennifer · Rating 1 out of 5]

When I read the book description, it sounded like a mystery/adventure story about missionaries serving in Sudan during the civil war. Instead, the book focused mostly on a love triangle with forced, artificial and stilted romance. I could even see the mystery resolution from a mile away, which is not a good sign for a mystery book. I only read the book to the end because I hoped it might get better. It did not. I did appreciate the perspective on the challenges facing Sudanese people and the message of service, however, I cannot recommend the book.

[Lynnda Ell · Rating 4 out of 5]

A love triangle - a missionary pilot, a missionary doctor, and a rebel commander - begins this tale of courage, faith, war, treachery, and loyality in modern Sudan. The events climax in a decision that affirms all three in their trust that the safest path is to follow God's. DiAnn Mills convincingly tells this chilling tale of the power of lies and money and the triumph of trust in God. I will read this one again.

[Ratforce]

This contemporary political adventure focuses on the turmoil in the Middle East, and tells the story through a Christian lens. You may enjoy this inspirational page-turner from an author who is rapidly gaining a strong following.

DiAnn Mills is an up-and-coming writer of inspirational adventure novels. You may enjoy her fast-paced, thoughtful plots and her ability to write adventure while avoiding language, sex, and explicit violence.