Ry Fender is called on a mission. But his widowed mother owes a considerable debt, and unless Ry's horse wins his small town's annual race, she is certain to lose the farm. Fourteen-year-old Ben will ride for Ry, but his ruthless rival Fetch Rhal is determined to win despite all of this. Meanwhile, Elder Fender and his companion have been kidnapped and are being held hostage in Colombia. Their race demands patience, prayer and faith. And how can Ben concentrate on racing when his friend's life is in the hands of terrorists. As fast paced and full of surprises as any race, Hostage is an exhilarating novel that holds the reader's interest from the starting gate to the finish line.