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The Captive Within
The house in Denver has been empty and neglected for years and is almost beyond saving . . . almost. The young women seeking sanctuary in the old mansion are as empty and damaged as it is. Before long, Rose and Joy face a heartbreaking challenge: What does it take to unlock and free the soul of a defiled woman? And Rose discovers that the upper halls of the old house hide a dark secret—a terrible wrong. An innocent lost.
302 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2013
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About the author
Vikki Kestell
54 books211 followersVikki Kestell’s passion for people and their stories is evident in her readers’ affection for her characters and unusual plotlines. Two often repeated sentiments are, "I feel like I know these people," and "I'm right there, in the book, experiencing what her characters experience."
Vikki holds a PhD in organizational learning and instructional technologies. She left a career of twenty-plus years in government, academia, and corporate life to pursue writing full time. "Writing is the best job ever," she admits.
Also an accomplished speaker and teacher, Vikki and her husband, Conrad Smith, make their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Vikki holds a PhD in organizational learning and instructional technologies. She left a career of twenty-plus years in government, academia, and corporate life to pursue writing full time. "Writing is the best job ever," she admits.
Also an accomplished speaker and teacher, Vikki and her husband, Conrad Smith, make their home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Want to be notified of new book releases? Sign up for Vikki's newsletter on her website, http://www.vikkikestell.com/, or connect with her on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/TheWritingOfV..., or follow her on BookBub, https://www.bookbub.com/authors/vikki..., or right here on Goodreads.
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January 28, 2018
What can I say about this author? She is fantastic. I read every book in this series and I want more. Vikki Kestell was a new author to me,and now she is a favorite. The story is worth reading,you will want to read it non stop and get into the next one and the next one......It is also a good stand a lone book, but why stop at one when you can read the entire story and history of the charachters
January 24, 2021
The Captive Within
Highly recommended! Rescuing girls from human slavery into a home filled with God's redeeming love and purpose. Mystery, challenges, and restoration. Very moving and entertaining.
Highly recommended! Rescuing girls from human slavery into a home filled with God's redeeming love and purpose. Mystery, challenges, and restoration. Very moving and entertaining.
April 21, 2021
Helping the rescued girls find a new life and God brings many rewards and problems.
As the story of Rose and Joy continues, the home for the defiled girls that have escaped and found their way to them becomes a reality but they face many problems as they are led to finding themselves and God.
As the story of Rose and Joy continues, the home for the defiled girls that have escaped and found their way to them becomes a reality but they face many problems as they are led to finding themselves and God.
June 12, 2025
Shame To Redemption
This book is a continuation of peoples lives introduced in the previous books. This one gives more to their stories. How they lived, with sorrow and pain. How the women started over and came to know of life after their mistreatment. Its about setbacks and how they are over come.
This book is a continuation of peoples lives introduced in the previous books. This one gives more to their stories. How they lived, with sorrow and pain. How the women started over and came to know of life after their mistreatment. Its about setbacks and how they are over come.
May 23, 2021
Redeemed
I so often find a song in my heart when I finish one of these books. Throughout the author shows God’s love and forgiveness. I do appreciate the scriptures and the sermons I found here also.
I am redeemed.
I so often find a song in my heart when I finish one of these books. Throughout the author shows God’s love and forgiveness. I do appreciate the scriptures and the sermons I found here also.
I am redeemed.
June 19, 2024
full of twists and turns
This book continues the saga of the Joy from the previous book. What starts as heart ache will turn into joy abounding. Learning to love others and help others while going thru a terrible time will bring about joy to Joy Michaels
This book continues the saga of the Joy from the previous book. What starts as heart ache will turn into joy abounding. Learning to love others and help others while going thru a terrible time will bring about joy to Joy Michaels
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September 11, 2024A wonderful book
Oh my goodness, this book caught whole of me from the first book, and each book after! You think no book could be better, then you start the next book and you are pulled into it just as strongly as the one you just finished.
Oh my goodness, this book caught whole of me from the first book, and each book after! You think no book could be better, then you start the next book and you are pulled into it just as strongly as the one you just finished.
August 17, 2017
Another excellent book by Vikki Kestell. I love this series. I have been reading late every night.
January 21, 2018
Another page turner!
Couldn't put this book in the series down! Can't wait to read the next one. The Lord works in wonderful ways.
Couldn't put this book in the series down! Can't wait to read the next one. The Lord works in wonderful ways.
February 9, 2018
Enjoyed reading...great characters
Good plot with interesting twists and intriguing characters. Lots of emotions, ups, downs and an all around good read. Enjoyed!
Good plot with interesting twists and intriguing characters. Lots of emotions, ups, downs and an all around good read. Enjoyed!
March 23, 2018
Another wonderful faith filled book
Can't put these books down. The stories are wonderful full of love, faith, happiness and sadness. All wonderfully written with great characters!
Can't put these books down. The stories are wonderful full of love, faith, happiness and sadness. All wonderfully written with great characters!
March 27, 2018
The history and drama in Vikki's books is intriguing.
June 11, 2018
Vikki Kestell is a wonderful storyteller!
She writes such beautiful stories and weaves God's Truth so seamlessly into her books, leaving you wanting more! So...on to the next book!
She writes such beautiful stories and weaves God's Truth so seamlessly into her books, leaving you wanting more! So...on to the next book!
October 29, 2018
Once again I couldn’t put this book down. The subject matter can be difficult to read, but there is a strong thread of hope running through this series.
February 26, 2020
I am obsessed with these stories. Vikki is mesmerizingly talented. I cannot wait to read the next one.
May 12, 2020
Amazing
This series has been an inspiration to me. It is not for the faint of heart though. I love it so far.
This series has been an inspiration to me. It is not for the faint of heart though. I love it so far.
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August 18, 2020Another great book by Vikki Kestell. Love this author
July 15, 2021
Thank you, Vikki!
Vikki continues to amaze me! Her mixing of characters from other books is woven into a wonderful rich tapestry danger and the triumph of grace.
Vikki continues to amaze me! Her mixing of characters from other books is woven into a wonderful rich tapestry danger and the triumph of grace.
October 17, 2023
Didn’t enjoy this book nearly as much as the first three books in this series. It was a very distressing read and not a great deal to relax the mind.
October 25, 2014
BACK OF THE BOOK BLURB
(from Amazon.com)
The Captive Within picks up the day after Joy on This Mountain ends. The two infamous houses of Corinth, Colorado, are closed and the young women who had been imprisoned there have been released. Rose and Joy leave Corinth to establish a home and a haven for "their" girls in Denver.
Before long, Rose and Joy face a heartbreaking challenge: What does it take to unlock and free the soul of a defiled woman? and as they wrestle for a foothold in Denver, Rose discovers that the long abandoned house given to them hides a dark secret of its own.
MY REVIEW
Although this book kind of strayed off of the Thoresen family, don't get me wrong Joy and Rose are still very much in the story, I still found the book compelling. It is amazing what Joy and Rose are able to do for the 'abused' women in that day and time, and such faith they have even when things don't look good. I like that Vikki has Rose writing in a journal and we get to know her feelings and just reading those entries can encourage a person in their own faith.
I was so anxious to read the next book that I'm half done with it and I'm just now writing the review for this one. I so encourage you to read this series, it is turning into something I totally did not expect. Not only am I half done with Stolen, which I can hardly put down, I have to purchase the sixth one in the series, Lost Are Found!
(from Amazon.com)
The Captive Within picks up the day after Joy on This Mountain ends. The two infamous houses of Corinth, Colorado, are closed and the young women who had been imprisoned there have been released. Rose and Joy leave Corinth to establish a home and a haven for "their" girls in Denver.
Before long, Rose and Joy face a heartbreaking challenge: What does it take to unlock and free the soul of a defiled woman? and as they wrestle for a foothold in Denver, Rose discovers that the long abandoned house given to them hides a dark secret of its own.
MY REVIEW
Although this book kind of strayed off of the Thoresen family, don't get me wrong Joy and Rose are still very much in the story, I still found the book compelling. It is amazing what Joy and Rose are able to do for the 'abused' women in that day and time, and such faith they have even when things don't look good. I like that Vikki has Rose writing in a journal and we get to know her feelings and just reading those entries can encourage a person in their own faith.
I was so anxious to read the next book that I'm half done with it and I'm just now writing the review for this one. I so encourage you to read this series, it is turning into something I totally did not expect. Not only am I half done with Stolen, which I can hardly put down, I have to purchase the sixth one in the series, Lost Are Found!
February 7, 2018
This series of books are my all time favorite and I wish I could give copies of the series to all my loved ones. They show what it looks like to be a Christian. This is the second time reading through them and I couldn't put them down this time either. Vikki Kestell makes her characters so real, you feel as though you know them and expect them to come through the door at any time. What I love most though is how she makes the Lord the center and the life of these books. The various characters are in different stages of their walk with the Lord; some are unsaved, others are new believers, some are mature in their faith. Through the daily lives of the people we see how the Lord intends for His children to live - both during good times, hard times and tragedy. We're shown how the Lord woos them, saves them, and guides their daily lives; encouraging, comforting, strengthening, and disciplining them. We see to the amazing way He is in control of all things, working all things out according to His will. These books will make you angry, make you cry, make you laugh, and make amazed anew at our Lord. They'll strengthen your faith. and make you eager to do more for your Lord. To me, these books are a shining example of Christian fiction at it's very best. Once you start reading this first book in the series, you won't want to stop until you've read them all - and you'll still want more! (first read series in January 2016)
April 21, 2014
Third in the series. I am enjoying these books a lot.
February 16, 2016
Another great read!
Every story in the series has held me captive. This is no exception. I find it hard to stop and can't wait to find more time to pick it up again.
Every story in the series has held me captive. This is no exception. I find it hard to stop and can't wait to find more time to pick it up again.
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