{"product_id":"2940014999854","title":"The Villa","description":"This is the third book in the Branson family series. Our story picks up with Mattie Branson, daughter of Dan Branson, now nineteen and completing her first year of studies at a Bible college in Portland, Oregon. She and two of her closest friends have been called to spend two months assisting a woman missionary in Guatemala, a most dangerous and dark place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHernado Banderas is the chief executive officer of a major, multinational, import-exporting company but has been abusing his position by smuggling drugs into the United States. As a result of the pressures being applied by the Columbian drug cartels, Banderas's illegal operation is suffering. He feels forced to make the decision to engage in the 'human trafficking' trade as Arabian Sheiks will pay large sums for young, attractive blonde girls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce again, evil attacks. The wicked ways of man play out in a story that will test the faith of those involved. Filled with heartbreak, adventure and intrigue, this story is sure to mesmerize readers.","brand":"Carpenter's Son Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147813765360,"sku":"2940014999854","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014999854_p0.jpg?v=1763618702","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014999854","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}