Adapted and illustrated from the motion picture commissioned by the Lutheran Church, written by Allan Sloane, and produced in Germany by Lothar Wolff Selected as the Best Motion Picture of the Year by the Exceptional Films Committee of the National Board of Review, and winner of numerous awards in the United States and abroad, the powerful film Question 7 is based on actual incidents and on documents drawn from the Soviet Zone of Germany during the past decade. Its exciting story of the temptations and struggles of conscience behind the Iron Curtain is now admirably told in this excellent novel by Robert E.A. Lee, Executive Secretary of Lutheran Film Associates. Re-creating all the drama, tension, and profound impact of the film, the novel depicts the experiences of Pastor Gottfried and his wife, of their young, sensitive son Peter whose talent for music is exploited to pressure him into compromise and betrayal, and of his shy girl friend who shares their anguish. It also clearly reveals the subtle tactics of Communist teachers, of the scheming Communist Party officials, and of all the cruel forces brought to bear against young people and their parents. This very timely novel speaks with urgency to every citizen, especially every young citizen, of the Free World.