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Edge of Apocalypse
The End Series by New York Times bestselling author Tim LaHaye and Craig Parshall is an epic thrill ride ripped from today’s headlines and filtered through Scriptural prophecy. As world events begin setting the stage for the “end of days� foretold in Revelation, Joshua Jordan must weigh the personal price he must pay to save the nation he loves.
In this adrenaline-fueled political thriller laced with End Times prophecy, Joshua Jordan, former U.S. spy-plane hero turned weapons designer, creates the world’s most sophisticated missile defense system. But global forces conspire to steal the defense weapon, and U.S. government leaders will do anything to stop the nation’s impending economic catastrophe—including selling-out Jordan and his weapon.
As world events begin setting the stage for the “end of days� foretold in Revelation, Jordan must consider not only the biblical prophecies preached by his wife’s pastor, but the personal price he must pay if he is to save the nation he loves.
432 pages, Hardcover
First published April 20, 2010
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Tim LaHaye
741books2,188followersTimothy "Tim" F. LaHaye was an American evangelical Christian minister, author, and speaker, best known for the Left Behind series of apocalyptic fiction, which he co-wrote with Jerry B. Jenkins.
He has written over 50 books, both fiction and non-fiction.
He has written over 50 books, both fiction and non-fiction.
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June 15, 2010
Any Left Behind fans out there?
I enjoyed the books! I bought a lot of them and even have the movies (yes, lol I’ll admit that � It doesn’t hurt that Kirk Cameron was in them either! lol I used to enjoy watching Growing Pains a lot when I was a kid! ). I love how the thoughts of what “might� happen in the end days, and the whole being the last Christians alive and what would they do happen through the books. Some great imagination and suspense going on.
Edge of Apocolypse � The End Series is a lot like that, but still has it’s own twists and ideas on it. Tim LaHaye teams up with Craig Parshall to begin this new series! Both are well crafted authors and have a lot to bring to this book.
From the start of the book to the end it’s fast paced! Explosions, nuclear warheads! BOOM! lol. I felt like I was watching a movie! You know, you get zoned in, biting my nails because I wasn’t totally sure what was going to happen next � but better because it is Christian and the authors take in to account that God is involved in these situations! I mean if I’m going to read this sort of book LaHaye and Parshall are masters at it! It has that “could happen at any moment� feeling to it!
What I enjoy about this book is that it is politically fueled, but still provides enough excitement for you to get lost in without getting caught up in crossing your t’s and i’s if you know what I mean! It gives you ideas on Revelations and the what if’s through the adventure. It’s also the first book in the series and does a fabulous job of setting the stage for future books.
So what is Edge of Apocalypse about? Well obviously from the title you can get a sense of the world crashing around and someone needs to work at saving it! Through the scriptures of Revelation, the apocalyptic time � Joshua Jordan a military man has to dig deep to stop a nuclear attack that isn’t just on New York, but on his family as well. As world-wide forces try and steal weapons and the economy is collapsing the American government will give up even it’s own to save their backside! As Jordan struggles through his inner demons he finds refuge and help through a group of leaders called the Patriots. He learns that the stakes are even higher than imagined! It also sets the stage for the next book and leaves you wondering what’s going to happen next!
Seriously an adrenaline charged book! The ending leaves you wanting more, which is what I’ll be waiting for!
I will mention on books like this, while like every book out there there are basis of truths in it, this kind of book is meant to make you think, consider and perhaps strengthen and motivate your relationship with God it is still fiction! Enjoy it as such!!
** review copy provided by harpercollins.ca
I enjoyed the books! I bought a lot of them and even have the movies (yes, lol I’ll admit that � It doesn’t hurt that Kirk Cameron was in them either! lol I used to enjoy watching Growing Pains a lot when I was a kid! ). I love how the thoughts of what “might� happen in the end days, and the whole being the last Christians alive and what would they do happen through the books. Some great imagination and suspense going on.
Edge of Apocolypse � The End Series is a lot like that, but still has it’s own twists and ideas on it. Tim LaHaye teams up with Craig Parshall to begin this new series! Both are well crafted authors and have a lot to bring to this book.
From the start of the book to the end it’s fast paced! Explosions, nuclear warheads! BOOM! lol. I felt like I was watching a movie! You know, you get zoned in, biting my nails because I wasn’t totally sure what was going to happen next � but better because it is Christian and the authors take in to account that God is involved in these situations! I mean if I’m going to read this sort of book LaHaye and Parshall are masters at it! It has that “could happen at any moment� feeling to it!
What I enjoy about this book is that it is politically fueled, but still provides enough excitement for you to get lost in without getting caught up in crossing your t’s and i’s if you know what I mean! It gives you ideas on Revelations and the what if’s through the adventure. It’s also the first book in the series and does a fabulous job of setting the stage for future books.
So what is Edge of Apocalypse about? Well obviously from the title you can get a sense of the world crashing around and someone needs to work at saving it! Through the scriptures of Revelation, the apocalyptic time � Joshua Jordan a military man has to dig deep to stop a nuclear attack that isn’t just on New York, but on his family as well. As world-wide forces try and steal weapons and the economy is collapsing the American government will give up even it’s own to save their backside! As Jordan struggles through his inner demons he finds refuge and help through a group of leaders called the Patriots. He learns that the stakes are even higher than imagined! It also sets the stage for the next book and leaves you wondering what’s going to happen next!
Seriously an adrenaline charged book! The ending leaves you wanting more, which is what I’ll be waiting for!
I will mention on books like this, while like every book out there there are basis of truths in it, this kind of book is meant to make you think, consider and perhaps strengthen and motivate your relationship with God it is still fiction! Enjoy it as such!!
** review copy provided by harpercollins.ca
June 9, 2011
This book started off well. I missile launched by a crazy, North Korean dude (aren't they all), headed to NYC. But, foiled by superior American defense technology.
And, then, LaHaye goes into his political view of the world where the US is becoming socialist because of soft leaders and all politicians are bad and business and entrepreneurs are the saviors of free America...gathering together to create a cabal in order to defeat the liberal media that's just a mouthpiece of the liberal president.
Bleh, it was so tedious that I just stopped reading the book.
Now, maybe I did it too soon, maybe LaHaye is a solid Communist and will do a turnaround. I doubt it. That would, at least, make the book interesting. But, I suspect that the story will continue to lose its cohesion as LaHaye turns the book into a political mouthpiece.
To note, I KNOW that I have nothing politically in common with Tom Clancy. But, he doesn't hide the quality of his story behind his political views so, I continue to read his books.
And, then, LaHaye goes into his political view of the world where the US is becoming socialist because of soft leaders and all politicians are bad and business and entrepreneurs are the saviors of free America...gathering together to create a cabal in order to defeat the liberal media that's just a mouthpiece of the liberal president.
Bleh, it was so tedious that I just stopped reading the book.
Now, maybe I did it too soon, maybe LaHaye is a solid Communist and will do a turnaround. I doubt it. That would, at least, make the book interesting. But, I suspect that the story will continue to lose its cohesion as LaHaye turns the book into a political mouthpiece.
To note, I KNOW that I have nothing politically in common with Tom Clancy. But, he doesn't hide the quality of his story behind his political views so, I continue to read his books.
October 8, 2016
This was my first apocalypse/end-time book (can you believe that?!) and I must say, I enjoyed it. I hope to continue reading the series. Thanks @JoshuaAnderson (how do you tag people on GR? :P) for another great reco.
I'll probably write a full review for the blog soon, but don't count on it. I have a billion books to read and review, and the pile keeps on stacking up! Four more books are coming in today *shocked face*
I'll probably write a full review for the blog soon, but don't count on it. I have a billion books to read and review, and the pile keeps on stacking up! Four more books are coming in today *shocked face*
June 29, 2023
After reading this novel I came up with one question, “What If?� Well the answer to this question can be very scary. I enjoyed this read. Again, a novel without a dull moment. Well written. I even put down other current reads (I read more than one book at the time…I know � not a good idea) so I could reach the conclusion of this story faster. It is not everyone’s genre but to those that it is �. It will be a rewarding read.
May 13, 2018
In yet another interpretation of Revelation's enigmatic prophecies, Tim LaHaye works with Craig Parshall to deliver a possible end-times scenario. My grasp of world affairs isn't that strong, so, whether or not the technology is plausible isn't something I would know. What I do know is that LaHaye and Parshall have weaved a great yarn, with action, suspense, intensity, and a bit of romance, too. I read this previously a year or two ago, but, with the recent publication of Brink of Chaos, the third LaHaye/Parshall novel, I wanted to catch myself back up on The End series. Did I enjoy it as much the second time? Pretty much, yes.
October 6, 2012
I enjoyed the first few pages of the books. Then, the author started his right-wing and religious political rantings and it was distracting from the story. I honestly tried to finish the book, but it was so liberal=evil, conservative=good, that I had to put it down. Very negative.
March 5, 2014
Will the apocalypse be marked by the rise of an anti-Christ? Maybe, but before we get there, it'll be up to humans to launch nuclear attacks and turn our worse case scenarios into a disturbing reality. After all, things need to reach a boiling point for Satan to make it seem as though he is earth's salvation, right? Or, perhaps more disturbing will be our own government selling out its own secrets in the context of preserving peace as was the case with Joshua Jordan in this gripping story.
I rarely enjoy a book so much that I feel compelled to move from the first installment in a series to the second. If it's that good, I like to pace myself, savor it, but Tim LaHaye had a solid swing with this one. It's like Clancy without the unnecessary volume or Rosenberg without the excess preaching. Good, tight plot; memorable characters; just enough detail to make the events believable. Yes, some of the climax loses its edge, but that's only a problem when the author spends the bulk of the novel building up to a final peak. Here, the sense of urgency ebbs and flows but is ever present from one chapter to the next.
If Christianity is not your thing, the preaching is bold but very minimal. It actually felt like an afterthought and a little forced.
You'll enjoy Edge of Apocalypse if you enjoyed Rosenberg's Tehran Initiative or Clancy's Sum of All Fears. Well, The Sum of All Fears was pretty kickass, and this book does not quite move the world to the brink of annihilation, but it'll be a much tighter read. You'll also enjoy it if you were a fan of the Left Behind series.
I rarely enjoy a book so much that I feel compelled to move from the first installment in a series to the second. If it's that good, I like to pace myself, savor it, but Tim LaHaye had a solid swing with this one. It's like Clancy without the unnecessary volume or Rosenberg without the excess preaching. Good, tight plot; memorable characters; just enough detail to make the events believable. Yes, some of the climax loses its edge, but that's only a problem when the author spends the bulk of the novel building up to a final peak. Here, the sense of urgency ebbs and flows but is ever present from one chapter to the next.
If Christianity is not your thing, the preaching is bold but very minimal. It actually felt like an afterthought and a little forced.
You'll enjoy Edge of Apocalypse if you enjoyed Rosenberg's Tehran Initiative or Clancy's Sum of All Fears. Well, The Sum of All Fears was pretty kickass, and this book does not quite move the world to the brink of annihilation, but it'll be a much tighter read. You'll also enjoy it if you were a fan of the Left Behind series.
February 7, 2011
I am a big fan of the Left Behind series, so picking this book up was just a given for me. The overall concept of the book I feel was great. I feel that this could very well happen in real life and in some ways I feel it is happening.
The storyline was exciting, stressful, edge of your seat at times and the hero Joshua Jordon was very life like and the author's made you fall in love with this character. I thought some of the dialogue was a little cheezy, especially between Joshua and his wife and between their son Cal. I sometimes cringed with some of the things they said back and forth. But, I don't feel this took away from the overall feel of the book and the message they were trying to get across.
I don't know if I would ever pick up this book again and read it, as I would the Left Behind series, but I am anticipating the second book in the series.
The storyline was exciting, stressful, edge of your seat at times and the hero Joshua Jordon was very life like and the author's made you fall in love with this character. I thought some of the dialogue was a little cheezy, especially between Joshua and his wife and between their son Cal. I sometimes cringed with some of the things they said back and forth. But, I don't feel this took away from the overall feel of the book and the message they were trying to get across.
I don't know if I would ever pick up this book again and read it, as I would the Left Behind series, but I am anticipating the second book in the series.
September 3, 2010
There are several elements in this book that could be a foreshadowing of what life might be like in the USA just a few years down the road. That's the scary bit. Once you get past that, this is a fast-paced action novel with a Christian feel to it.
If there's a negative, it's that I wasn't sure how some of the characters are connected and so there were a few moments wheree I felt I missed something. Since this is the first book of a series, however, I'm sure the answers will eventually become clear.
If there's a negative, it's that I wasn't sure how some of the characters are connected and so there were a few moments wheree I felt I missed something. Since this is the first book of a series, however, I'm sure the answers will eventually become clear.
April 20, 2023
Wow! Upon my second re-read this still holds up. Its even more current to our times than in 2010.
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Must Read
This book is a suspenseful, romantic, thought provoking and bases in biblical truth. The surrounds seemingly current events...If you can get the audio version that is better too. Great read!!
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Must Read
This book is a suspenseful, romantic, thought provoking and bases in biblical truth. The surrounds seemingly current events...If you can get the audio version that is better too. Great read!!
November 17, 2014
I struggled throughout this book to figure out what struck me so wrong.
IT wasn't until I read this article () that it struck me.
'Edge of Apocalypse' comes across as a sort of right-wing fever dream: an overreaching government, a secret presidential plan stretching to Obama for a one world government (handled so thickly I was waiting for the evil laugh of evilness), a one world currency, evil soviet socialist/atheists, North Korea nuking the US, a new axis power consisting of Russia,the middle east, and N. Korea.
On top of that we have... well, to be a bit unkind, a aging nationalistic protestant world-view. Now, I'm not saying that America isn't a outstanding nation that God has blessed,or that returning to Him won't help us any, but we certainly aren't a means to an end. The book feels like a mix between a Brad Thor novel, and one of those vintage 'Your Christian Life' educational films from the 1950s. Perhaps, my youth and pithy nature works against me in this regard, but there is a conversion half way through the novel (of a minor character) that feels very 'Ozzie and Harriet'. Add to that the added sermons are talks with the Reverend sound like they're both trying to explain evangelical end-times theology and salvation for dummies. IT's not unreadable, but if the aim was to provide an End-Times theology counterpoint to Hank Hanegraaf's 'The Last Disciple' trilogy, it fails miserably by pandering. Now, perhaps it's my taste (I like a book to challenge me to think), or the fact that I never bothered to read the 'Left Behind' series, but the book feels antiquated.
While I don't disagree with the basic points of patriotism, the possibility of end-times theology, and conservatism, I'm starting to get tired of what the article at the top describes. Our country, was (and sometimes, still is) great, but America outside of her blessings and grace bestowed upon by God, isn't the Jesus of governing states. There are plenty of great empires over the history of this earth, that would seem to never have an end in sight: The Roman Empire, The British Empire, The Macedonian Empire, The Aztecs, Imperial Japan. What survives of those today? (I don't count Britain any longer, since the lion has long been maimed and cowered by iliberal liberalism). Our blind assumption that because A) We were/are a Christian nation, and B )that we have influence, we can go off and do anything because we are King Arthur incarnate, has done more damage in the last century alone that I believe it's done good. I do think patriotism and national pride have a place and purpose, after all God created governments , and without our individual cultures we'd blindly go try a multi-cultural tower-of-babel style mess. However, I think we, as Americans, have put pride and overconfidence over our Faith. Our faith, is a means to an end, but not to earthly glories, but eternal ones. We've far too long gone after our Apple pie, and rose colored 1950s ideals, when there is a never ending feast at the Father's table, and heavenly ideals waiting for us to aspire to.
IT wasn't until I read this article () that it struck me.
'Edge of Apocalypse' comes across as a sort of right-wing fever dream: an overreaching government, a secret presidential plan stretching to Obama for a one world government (handled so thickly I was waiting for the evil laugh of evilness), a one world currency, evil soviet socialist/atheists, North Korea nuking the US, a new axis power consisting of Russia,the middle east, and N. Korea.
On top of that we have... well, to be a bit unkind, a aging nationalistic protestant world-view. Now, I'm not saying that America isn't a outstanding nation that God has blessed,or that returning to Him won't help us any, but we certainly aren't a means to an end. The book feels like a mix between a Brad Thor novel, and one of those vintage 'Your Christian Life' educational films from the 1950s. Perhaps, my youth and pithy nature works against me in this regard, but there is a conversion half way through the novel (of a minor character) that feels very 'Ozzie and Harriet'. Add to that the added sermons are talks with the Reverend sound like they're both trying to explain evangelical end-times theology and salvation for dummies. IT's not unreadable, but if the aim was to provide an End-Times theology counterpoint to Hank Hanegraaf's 'The Last Disciple' trilogy, it fails miserably by pandering. Now, perhaps it's my taste (I like a book to challenge me to think), or the fact that I never bothered to read the 'Left Behind' series, but the book feels antiquated.
While I don't disagree with the basic points of patriotism, the possibility of end-times theology, and conservatism, I'm starting to get tired of what the article at the top describes. Our country, was (and sometimes, still is) great, but America outside of her blessings and grace bestowed upon by God, isn't the Jesus of governing states. There are plenty of great empires over the history of this earth, that would seem to never have an end in sight: The Roman Empire, The British Empire, The Macedonian Empire, The Aztecs, Imperial Japan. What survives of those today? (I don't count Britain any longer, since the lion has long been maimed and cowered by iliberal liberalism). Our blind assumption that because A) We were/are a Christian nation, and B )that we have influence, we can go off and do anything because we are King Arthur incarnate, has done more damage in the last century alone that I believe it's done good. I do think patriotism and national pride have a place and purpose, after all God created governments , and without our individual cultures we'd blindly go try a multi-cultural tower-of-babel style mess. However, I think we, as Americans, have put pride and overconfidence over our Faith. Our faith, is a means to an end, but not to earthly glories, but eternal ones. We've far too long gone after our Apple pie, and rose colored 1950s ideals, when there is a never ending feast at the Father's table, and heavenly ideals waiting for us to aspire to.
February 3, 2012
I have a particular reason for wanting to list the positives about this book first. It was exciting. LaHaye can write action sequences that are much more intense than I remember in the Left Behind series. His characters also seem more developed. The authors also willing to portray genuine conflict in a Christian family in a way that many writers do not. Yes, Christian parents and children to have conflict. Also, LaHaye is willing to sometimes do the unexpected with his characters, as when college-aged siblings include a sister at West Point and a brother studying art. This may not be revolutionary for most of the world, but Christian fiction can be strikingly conventional, as though conventional wisdom from around 1960 is necessarily divinely inspired.
I felt it necessary to focus on the positives because it irritates me so much when Christians do not do this. LaHaye spend a lot of time using his fiction to vent against a vast left-wing conspiracy, and this is distracting. It is distracting from the real people he attempts to portray in his book, and it is distracting from a Christian faith walk where we serve One Who has overcome the world. We as Christians have every reason to be optimistic and, really, to ascribe the best to the motivations of others. Some liberals may just want world peace. It is not necessary to paint everyone who ascribes to this goal as attempting to destroy what is unique and powerful about traditional Western powers. I read the end of the Book; we win. What to find Christians in winning is not a gloomy focus on everything that goes wrong along the way and everyone that sought to hurt the cause of Christ. Our focus is on loving each other and worshiping Christ as the overcomer. This book didn't really help me do that.
I felt it necessary to focus on the positives because it irritates me so much when Christians do not do this. LaHaye spend a lot of time using his fiction to vent against a vast left-wing conspiracy, and this is distracting. It is distracting from the real people he attempts to portray in his book, and it is distracting from a Christian faith walk where we serve One Who has overcome the world. We as Christians have every reason to be optimistic and, really, to ascribe the best to the motivations of others. Some liberals may just want world peace. It is not necessary to paint everyone who ascribes to this goal as attempting to destroy what is unique and powerful about traditional Western powers. I read the end of the Book; we win. What to find Christians in winning is not a gloomy focus on everything that goes wrong along the way and everyone that sought to hurt the cause of Christ. Our focus is on loving each other and worshiping Christ as the overcomer. This book didn't really help me do that.
June 21, 2016
TIMELY
Story could almost have been ripped from the headlines. Exciting and fast paced. The reader is sucked in by the emotions and tension oozing from each page. In the middle of this crisis is faith in the Lord. A great read with a reminder to hold dearly to our faith. Can hardly wait to start the next book.
Story could almost have been ripped from the headlines. Exciting and fast paced. The reader is sucked in by the emotions and tension oozing from each page. In the middle of this crisis is faith in the Lord. A great read with a reminder to hold dearly to our faith. Can hardly wait to start the next book.
December 7, 2021
DNF. I got halfway through and couldn’t stomach the self righteous politics
March 22, 2019
Desde la primera página hasta la última hay acción y mucha adrenalina.
Este libro es fascinante, todas las cosas que suceden en cada capítulo te hacen querer leer más y más.
La historia está muy bien narrada, y me pareció increíble cómo es que los acontecimientos del libro se relacionan con la Biblia.
Definitivamente, debes leer esta serie.
Este libro es fascinante, todas las cosas que suceden en cada capítulo te hacen querer leer más y más.
La historia está muy bien narrada, y me pareció increíble cómo es que los acontecimientos del libro se relacionan con la Biblia.
Definitivamente, debes leer esta serie.
May 25, 2010
I had the privilege of interviewing Tim LaHaye & Craig Parshall, on our radio show “Kingdom Highlights�, for their new book, “Edge Of Apocalypse� published by Zondervan.
This book is a thriller from the first word and gets more exciting word by word. Unlike a previous series by Dr. LaHaye this series is set not to far from where we are today. Dr. LaHaye is using Bible prophecy to show how close we are to what the Bible tells us will happen. Nations will rise against nations and the United States is in deep trouble due to a severe drought and economic collapse. Due to a series of events Joshua Jordan, creator of the missile defense system code-named Return To Sender, is forced to use it without Washington approval. Now foreign nations want to steal it and the U. S. Government is pressuring Jordan to turn over his designs so that, secretly, they could sell it.
Criag Parshall, known for his legal fiction, has written a page turning, heart-thumping thriller with careful attention to the state of the world right now and how the Bible says we will turn out. Many of the “things� that are mentioned in the book are in place right now and in use, even though most of us are not aware of them. Dr. LaHaye and Craig Parshall have one agenda in mind and that is the salvation of many through this work of fiction. Their zeal is that many will have their eyes open to the state of our world and see that much of where we are currently and where we are poised to go the Bible has already warned us of and that we would understand our need for a savior. They do a truly remarkable job in this book while exciting us with this story that everyone will enjoy.
When I asked them where we would be headed in the next book they told me that they could not tell me that butt that this series is envisioned as a trilogy with the next one due out next year. I can hardly wait!!!
If you missed the interview for “Edge Of Apocalypse� and would like to listen to it please go to where it is available On Demand.
To listen to 24 Christian music please visit our internet radio station
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Zondervan Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.�
This book is a thriller from the first word and gets more exciting word by word. Unlike a previous series by Dr. LaHaye this series is set not to far from where we are today. Dr. LaHaye is using Bible prophecy to show how close we are to what the Bible tells us will happen. Nations will rise against nations and the United States is in deep trouble due to a severe drought and economic collapse. Due to a series of events Joshua Jordan, creator of the missile defense system code-named Return To Sender, is forced to use it without Washington approval. Now foreign nations want to steal it and the U. S. Government is pressuring Jordan to turn over his designs so that, secretly, they could sell it.
Criag Parshall, known for his legal fiction, has written a page turning, heart-thumping thriller with careful attention to the state of the world right now and how the Bible says we will turn out. Many of the “things� that are mentioned in the book are in place right now and in use, even though most of us are not aware of them. Dr. LaHaye and Craig Parshall have one agenda in mind and that is the salvation of many through this work of fiction. Their zeal is that many will have their eyes open to the state of our world and see that much of where we are currently and where we are poised to go the Bible has already warned us of and that we would understand our need for a savior. They do a truly remarkable job in this book while exciting us with this story that everyone will enjoy.
When I asked them where we would be headed in the next book they told me that they could not tell me that butt that this series is envisioned as a trilogy with the next one due out next year. I can hardly wait!!!
If you missed the interview for “Edge Of Apocalypse� and would like to listen to it please go to where it is available On Demand.
To listen to 24 Christian music please visit our internet radio station
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Zondervan Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.�
August 22, 2010
MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS.
Exciting, well-paced thriller.
Combines current affairs (global economy, interconnectedness of currencies, political tension btw. super-powers and nuke-coveting rogue states, nature of what it means to be a U.S. patriot) with a Christian understanding of end times prophecy.
Authors don't proselytize per se in the book. They simply depict characters, some of whom are believers (Abby) and some not (Josh Jordan, her husband, an engineer who's designed an ingenious return-to-sender missile defense technology)-- and show how the characters react to threats or opportunities, in light of their spiritual beliefs.
What I mean is, the book may well reach unbelieving readers in a spiritual way, precisely because it does not preach.
The characters are realistic - e.g., Josh Jordan (unsaved) has conflicts w. his college-age son (saved). Abby's end-times-preaching pastor likes to play golf.
Lots of intrigue - an internationally active assassin is after Josh Jordan's technology.
Co-author Craig Parshall should get better billing for his part in the novel (Amazon.com and other places cite only Tim LaHaye, who is, granted, probably more well known). But I deduce that the clear, but non-intrusive explanations in book about FCC, telecommunications industry, breach of contract, etc. come from Parshall's background as counsel for National Religious Broadcasters.
The book end sets up the need for a sequel. But it wasn't offensive at all. (I hate books or movies whose main purpose is to make you wait for the next installment). This story was satisfying on its own, yet makes me eager for what's coming.
And, what's coming? - nuclear strikes being planned against U.S. and Israel; a dirty U.S. v.p. who plans to run for president; likely (I hope!) moment where Josh Jordan will accept Jesus as his savior.
Read the book in one (long) night.
Exciting, well-paced thriller.
Combines current affairs (global economy, interconnectedness of currencies, political tension btw. super-powers and nuke-coveting rogue states, nature of what it means to be a U.S. patriot) with a Christian understanding of end times prophecy.
Authors don't proselytize per se in the book. They simply depict characters, some of whom are believers (Abby) and some not (Josh Jordan, her husband, an engineer who's designed an ingenious return-to-sender missile defense technology)-- and show how the characters react to threats or opportunities, in light of their spiritual beliefs.
What I mean is, the book may well reach unbelieving readers in a spiritual way, precisely because it does not preach.
The characters are realistic - e.g., Josh Jordan (unsaved) has conflicts w. his college-age son (saved). Abby's end-times-preaching pastor likes to play golf.
Lots of intrigue - an internationally active assassin is after Josh Jordan's technology.
Co-author Craig Parshall should get better billing for his part in the novel (Amazon.com and other places cite only Tim LaHaye, who is, granted, probably more well known). But I deduce that the clear, but non-intrusive explanations in book about FCC, telecommunications industry, breach of contract, etc. come from Parshall's background as counsel for National Religious Broadcasters.
The book end sets up the need for a sequel. But it wasn't offensive at all. (I hate books or movies whose main purpose is to make you wait for the next installment). This story was satisfying on its own, yet makes me eager for what's coming.
And, what's coming? - nuclear strikes being planned against U.S. and Israel; a dirty U.S. v.p. who plans to run for president; likely (I hope!) moment where Josh Jordan will accept Jesus as his savior.
Read the book in one (long) night.
January 30, 2015
I borrowed this audiobook from the library since I remember enjoying some of the "Left Behind" books a number of years back. This book never locked in for me and I found as it went on I had little care for any of the main characters. By the end of the book, as it is trying to set up the next in the series, I found myself thinking more about going back and checking the "Left Behind" audiobook to see how that matches up instead of having any interest in continuing this series.
The author was also so very heavy handed in his dealing with the politicians in the book it became laughable. As an Independent, I normally do not mind which side of the aisle is being blamed for the evils of the world in books I read. This one, however, was so over-the-top that I quickly tired of it. I was waiting for the vice president to be described as evilly twirling the ends of a mustache in true Snidely Whiplash fashion. The author should have just put a disclaimer in the front of the book proclaiming his hatred for President Obama and all Democrats that have ever walked the earth to at least set the tone better going in.
In the spirit of full disclosure I do admit that since this was the audiobook version that my views may be further colored by my dislike of the voice they chose. As vocal fry becomes a nationwide epidemic I find myself more and more turned off by the sound. This narrator sounded as though he needed to clear his throat throughout, or just go ahead and catch that nearby fly, with the toad like croaking in his voice.
The author was also so very heavy handed in his dealing with the politicians in the book it became laughable. As an Independent, I normally do not mind which side of the aisle is being blamed for the evils of the world in books I read. This one, however, was so over-the-top that I quickly tired of it. I was waiting for the vice president to be described as evilly twirling the ends of a mustache in true Snidely Whiplash fashion. The author should have just put a disclaimer in the front of the book proclaiming his hatred for President Obama and all Democrats that have ever walked the earth to at least set the tone better going in.
In the spirit of full disclosure I do admit that since this was the audiobook version that my views may be further colored by my dislike of the voice they chose. As vocal fry becomes a nationwide epidemic I find myself more and more turned off by the sound. This narrator sounded as though he needed to clear his throat throughout, or just go ahead and catch that nearby fly, with the toad like croaking in his voice.
February 21, 2014
North Korea sends nukes to target and hit Manhattan, NY. Joshua Jordan, Air Force leader (Colonel) is trying to redirect the missiles and hopefully he can do it since they are prepared to do one...not sure about two. Abby, his wife, is on the town with her daughter, Debbie, and hope that their son Cal is somewhere safe from the sudden chaos that is going on.
The opening of the story didn't work for me, but after chapter 2, I was engaged! To me this reads better than some of the Left Behind series which the characters dragged or the storyline did....yet there are quite a number of characters that pick up after a few chapters (definitely midway) but faces from different areas of secret service (FBI agents), Air Force Colonel and other military officials, legal representatives and presidential officials, as well as assailants. So far it is taking me on a ride, and hoping it ends good to read book two next.
*Left Behind series, stopped on Nicolae so hope to get back on that and see if I can complete the series this year or so. I have a couple of the books (out of sequence) and hope to read them soon.
Leisure read, 2014 (eBook on Overdrive/digital library loan).
The opening of the story didn't work for me, but after chapter 2, I was engaged! To me this reads better than some of the Left Behind series which the characters dragged or the storyline did....yet there are quite a number of characters that pick up after a few chapters (definitely midway) but faces from different areas of secret service (FBI agents), Air Force Colonel and other military officials, legal representatives and presidential officials, as well as assailants. So far it is taking me on a ride, and hoping it ends good to read book two next.
*Left Behind series, stopped on Nicolae so hope to get back on that and see if I can complete the series this year or so. I have a couple of the books (out of sequence) and hope to read them soon.
Leisure read, 2014 (eBook on Overdrive/digital library loan).
April 24, 2012
I read the first book in the left behind series years ago, when it first came out. I remember that I enjoyed the story but not enough to want to read further releases. When I saw Edge of Apocalypse for sale, I thought that I'd give it a chance but didn't expect much. I have never read a political thriller before and this book was an excellent first step into the sub genre. The story is fast paced and there is enough action to keep you turning pages. The writing is informative without being overly detailed and the Christian examples used in the book are not preachy.
While reading this book I was constantly reminded of something I've heard repeated by dozens of people throughout my life, "I believe as much as the next guy, just don't shove it down my throat". In America, we are being fed a continuous diet by the media, there are few books being published that do not feed into this programming of the people, it was nice to read a book that does not shove that agenda down my throat.
While reading this book I was constantly reminded of something I've heard repeated by dozens of people throughout my life, "I believe as much as the next guy, just don't shove it down my throat". In America, we are being fed a continuous diet by the media, there are few books being published that do not feed into this programming of the people, it was nice to read a book that does not shove that agenda down my throat.
August 20, 2015
I get a kick out of novels like this one, five years of age yet it reads like today's headlines.
I could not put it down. It stayed with me long after the last page.
The storyline involves cutting-edge defense technology that stretches the imagination--just enough. The spiritual journey of tough-man Joshua Jordan adds a layer of depth missing from other thrillers. [Who can resist a hero whose name puts you in mind of the original Joshua who crossed the Jordan?]
There's plenty of action, suspense, incredulity, family ties, spiritual awakening, and love interwoven in a well-crafted and -paced plot line.
I can't wait to read the others in the series.
I could not put it down. It stayed with me long after the last page.
The storyline involves cutting-edge defense technology that stretches the imagination--just enough. The spiritual journey of tough-man Joshua Jordan adds a layer of depth missing from other thrillers. [Who can resist a hero whose name puts you in mind of the original Joshua who crossed the Jordan?]
There's plenty of action, suspense, incredulity, family ties, spiritual awakening, and love interwoven in a well-crafted and -paced plot line.
I can't wait to read the others in the series.
April 23, 2014
Ok so this book will not be for all.
It has a strong Christian message. It is never preachy instead it is all action all of the time.
The main protagonists are brilliant characters. One a reborn Christian and her spouse, a believer but with certain judgements.
These protagonist has an amazing report with one another. This makes the reader connecting to the story line as they grow to love the couple.
The theme is clear. Beware!
The world building is quite believable and the narrative form makes this a seamless and amazingly entertaining story.
WaAr
It has a strong Christian message. It is never preachy instead it is all action all of the time.
The main protagonists are brilliant characters. One a reborn Christian and her spouse, a believer but with certain judgements.
These protagonist has an amazing report with one another. This makes the reader connecting to the story line as they grow to love the couple.
The theme is clear. Beware!
The world building is quite believable and the narrative form makes this a seamless and amazingly entertaining story.
WaAr
January 2, 2025
A private company plan is being pressured by the government for its use after a nuclear attempt is discovered. A husband and father who is dealing with the relationship of keeping his family safe and their relationships.
There were several characters and story lines that were introduced but converged into a twisting, suspenseful, satisfying ending. Waiting on book 2.
Narrator was good.
There were several characters and story lines that were introduced but converged into a twisting, suspenseful, satisfying ending. Waiting on book 2.
Narrator was good.
May 12, 2010
I really liked this book a lot. I found it to be quick paced and the story did hold the reader's interest throughout. Although it did have a religious connection, it nevertheless proveded an engrossing story line.
October 12, 2014
Good series of four books on end-time events. Speculation but with current world events, who knows? Heroic characters who seem slightly too-good-to-be-true, but likeable and makes you wonder, "Could I be like that...for God?" Can't really say pleasant reading, but good action-packed thrillers.
April 1, 2015
Riveting
Unable to stop reading,,,,,this book is like watching Fox news
It is so difficult to find books that are authentically Bible based
Unable to stop reading,,,,,this book is like watching Fox news
It is so difficult to find books that are authentically Bible based
October 2, 2017
If Jerry Falwell had written science fiction it would be like this - only the science might be a little better.
The science is laughable. Authors that do not understand high school physics should not be inventing new revolutionary technologies. If they do, then their editors should be good enough to notice and ask them to do a little research. I'll say no more as it is critical to the story.
I've read a lot of "end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it" books and stories and although this book was marketed as one, it failed to deliver. Yes many of the "institutions" we know are in disarray but it is hardly the end of the world.
The weak US administration in the book is clearly a caricature of the author's idea of what the other side of the political spectrum is like (hint: not the side led by an overblown tv show host). The plot is very contrived and literally explained that the reasons so many coincidences lined up was that it was God's will.
In the end (no pun intended) the book comes across as one man's very narrow preaching of Christianity and political ideology. (Will not be reading the second book in the series.)
January 20, 2019
A page-turner of drama and suspense, intermixed with a dash of end-times biblical prophecy. Kept me on the edge of my seat.
Joshua Jordan is a former U.S. spy plane pilot who later became a weapons designer for his own company, which was a defense contractor for the government. He developed an RTS missile defense system, wherein an incoming missile could simply turn around in mid-air and 'return to sender.'
He was forced to use this untested system at the last minute. It was just prior to a missile coming down into the heart of Manhattan from a North Korean ship in the North Atlantic, sent as a result of a communications mix-up on the ship. That was, though, when his personal nightmare began as several foreign entities all wanted the schematics and design details. The world's deadliest assassin came to the U.S. to grab the documents from him using any means whatsoever. He left a trail of bodies in his wake before kidnapping Joshua's son.
His wife, Abigail, was a born-again Christian and mother who spent a considerable amount of time in her attempt to convert her husband into Christianity.
Joshua Jordan is a former U.S. spy plane pilot who later became a weapons designer for his own company, which was a defense contractor for the government. He developed an RTS missile defense system, wherein an incoming missile could simply turn around in mid-air and 'return to sender.'
He was forced to use this untested system at the last minute. It was just prior to a missile coming down into the heart of Manhattan from a North Korean ship in the North Atlantic, sent as a result of a communications mix-up on the ship. That was, though, when his personal nightmare began as several foreign entities all wanted the schematics and design details. The world's deadliest assassin came to the U.S. to grab the documents from him using any means whatsoever. He left a trail of bodies in his wake before kidnapping Joshua's son.
His wife, Abigail, was a born-again Christian and mother who spent a considerable amount of time in her attempt to convert her husband into Christianity.
July 21, 2023
So MANY characters!! I honestly didn’t bother trying to keep them straight.
Also, I have a question. TIA? TIA?! TIA?!?! The authors couldn’t have come up with anything better than that?! As a medical professional, I couldn’t begin to tell you how many TIAs present to the ED in a single day. A quick google from Cleveland Clinic gives 500,000/year as a low estimate. TIAs can happen to ANYONE, and are very rarely caused by drugs. Also, it wouldn’t have taken the doctors “months� to figure out it was a TIA-physicians usually know within 4 hours of presentation. It’s a fairly obvious no-brainer if any medical professional fact checked. And they didn’t. So like…I’m not sure I can plausibly continue this series 🤷♀�
Also, I have a question. TIA? TIA?! TIA?!?! The authors couldn’t have come up with anything better than that?! As a medical professional, I couldn’t begin to tell you how many TIAs present to the ED in a single day. A quick google from Cleveland Clinic gives 500,000/year as a low estimate. TIAs can happen to ANYONE, and are very rarely caused by drugs. Also, it wouldn’t have taken the doctors “months� to figure out it was a TIA-physicians usually know within 4 hours of presentation. It’s a fairly obvious no-brainer if any medical professional fact checked. And they didn’t. So like…I’m not sure I can plausibly continue this series 🤷♀�
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