Captive in Iran: A Remarkable True Story of Hope and Triumph amid the Horror of Tehran's Brutal Evin Prison

Maryam Rostampour and Marziyeh Amirizadeh were converts who became evangelists in Iran, where Islamic law forbade sharing Christian beliefs. Over three years, they distributed New Testaments to approximately twenty thousand people and established two secret house churches. In 2009, they were arrested and imprisoned in Evin Prison in Tehran, where inmates face routine torture and executions. Despite interrogations, persecution, and a death sentence, the two women chose to continue sharing their faith within the prison itself. This memoir documents their 259 days in Evin Prison, recounting their experiences of God's provision during suffering, their efforts to survive and maintain their faith, and how they brought hope to other prisoners. The account addresses themes of faith, conviction, and discipleship under extreme circumstances.