Thomas Hamill Signs Book Deal With Stoeger Publishing

'I knew I was coming home some day, they were not going to keep this boy.' Former hostage, Thomas Hamill, recalls his 23 days in captivity

ACCOKEEK, Md., July 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Stoeger Publishing announced today they have signed an exclusive publishing agreement with Thomas Hamill to tell his story of faith, survival and ultimate escape after enduring 23 days of being held captive by Iraqi insurgents. The book, which will be co-authored by award-winning writer and photographer, Paul Brown, will be released October 15, 2004.

Hamill, from Macon, Mississippi, was a truck convoy commander when his group was ambushed on April 9. The 44-year-old Hamill was wounded and taken prisoner. Four of his associates were killed and two are still missing. Hamill's survival and escape were made possible by his unrelenting faith. According to Hamill, prayer was the key to his survival.

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Source: Stoeger Publishing

CONTACT: Jay Langston of Stoeger Publishing, +1-301-283-6300, ext. 478, or Jlangston

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