13 Days of Terror

by Greg Williams

When American missionary Greg Williams travels to the Philippines, he dreams of helping the starving children of the island nation. But his dreams turn into a nightmare when, within days of his arrival, he is taken hostage by an Islamic terrorist organization, Abu Sayyaf. Linked to Osama bin Laden’s Al Qaeda network, the terrorists put a high price on the missionary’s head.
Imprisoned t the jungle camp, Williams is brutally beaten and ordered to turn over the name of someone who will pay for his freedom. But Williams knows no one in the Philippines and has no name to give. Realizing that he is marked for death, Williams turns to his religious beliefs to sustain him through the darkness. His deep faith helps him endure days of torture and nights of despair. However, just at the moment when his death seems certain, Williams is saved by an utterly remarkable and surprising turn of events.

More than just an adventure story, 13 Days of Terror is a gripping account of one man’s struggle to win his freedom. It is an inspirational tale of faith and brotherhood ultimately triumphing over brutality and evil.

200 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2003

About the author

Greg Williams is an English photographer and film director known for his work in film and editorial photography. He began his career as a war photographer before transitioning to high-profile editorial assignments for publications such as Vogue Italia, GQ, Vanity Fair, and Esquire. He serves as the official photographer for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts and has worked on set and poster campaigns for major films, including Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, The Bourne Ultimatum, Robin Hood, and King Kong. His portrait subjects have included Kate Beckinsale, Daniel Craig, Megan Fox, Robert Downey Jr., and Sean Penn, and his advertising work features campaigns for Omega Watches.
As a filmmaker, Williams directed the short film Sgt. Slaughter – My Big Brother (2011), starring Tom Hardy. He is also developing his feature directorial debut, Samarkand, co-written with his brother Olly Williams, which explores the struggles of a Special Air Service soldier dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder in civilian life.
Williams has authored several photography books, including the Bond On Set series, documenting the productions of Die Another Day, Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, and Skyfall. A pioneer in digital photography, he was the first to use a Red One digital camera to shoot a magazine cover, featuring Megan Fox for Esquire. He also created 'Motos' (Moving Photos), blending video and photography for digital platforms, with notable projects including a Dunhill campaign starring Jude Law and the cover of Los Angeles Times Magazine's first iPad-compatible digital issue.
He married model Eliza Cummings in 2019.

Reviews

[Linda Early · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy reading the book.

[Dawn Fagerstrom · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in a day. It's scary to think these things actually happen in the Philippines. This book will bring up a lot of different emotions.