The Betrayal by Jerry B. Jenkins

Jerry Jenkins picks up right where he left off. Remember the first book, The Brotherhood? Well it'll feel like you never left with the second book, The Betrayal.

You'll follow the angst of Detective Boone Drake. He has just shut down the biggest crime syndicate and now someone is out to end Drake's life.

The twist is the job seems to be from inside the Police Department. How could anyone inside want to kill Drake?

You'll attempt to solve this mystery before it all ends for him. (His life and his reputation)

This is token Jenkins writing. It will read very quickly. Jenkins doesn't try to overwhelm you with deep, meaty writing. As with the Left Behind books, I consider this series to be "popcorn reading". It may take you a day or two to read this book.

However, those who can't stand his writing, they'll hate this book so they shouldn't even attempt to read this.

As with the first book in the series, Jenkins does try to explore some aspect of the human condition in The Betrayal. This seems to be the kind of book for those who attend the super-mega conservative churches.



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The Indwelling by Tim LaHaye & Jerry Jenkins

In book 7 we pick up immediately after Assassins. Carpathia is dead. There is a huge hunt for the killer. The suspects are all around the Tribulation Force, or even someone from the Anti-Christ's own administration.

Buck dares a harrowing rescue out of Israel, old men are seeing visions and the safe house is no longer safe.

You'll find some interesting test your prophecy I.Q. at the end of this book. And I have to ask, is this for real? Do people think they are going to predict when Jesus is going to return?

And, like the other re-releases, you'll read about how prophecy from this book is being fulfilled. They point to the recent poll that says a majority of evangelical Christians believe there are multiple ways to "get" to God.

Well this must prove that the Left Behind writers are divine authors!

The Indwelling is okay reading. Like I've written of the other books in the series, after the first 3 books I lost interest fast. Now it's simply a matter of finishing them to know who dies. (Or who survives as the case may be.


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Assassins by Tim LaHaye & Jerry Jenkins

This book begins with a Christian character desiring to be the one to murder the Anti-Christ. Is that ironic? Is it okay for a follower of Christ to want to murder?


Assassins is a quick-paced novel leading up to the assassination of the Anti-Christ. It's one of those whodunit stories where the culprit may surprise you.

This was a fun endeavor for the Jenkins/LaHaye team (Seriously, what input does Timmy have here). I enjoyed trying to figure out who the killer was. I love how this book ends: we know who our assassin is. We sure do. End book.

It's a terrific cliff hanger.

After the story, you get "The Truth Behind the Fiction": added content describing how prophecy is being fulfilled in this era. Of course, all of this new information comes from their own prophecy newsletter so it's going to be heavily biased.

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Apollyon by Tim LaHaye & Jerry Jenkins

Book 5 of the Left Behind series finds us experiencing the plagues of locusts, bloody water and a one-world faith.

As believers gather in the Holy Land, the Anti-Christ desires to eliminate them.
How long can Steele continue to be his pilot?
Was his wife a mole for the Carpathian regime?
Will this be the last book for Buck Williams?

These questions will be answered as the supernatural continues to be the focus of these books.

I'm at the point where I read these books just to get through them, finish the series and let my brain relax a bit. It's a shame that so many people actually believe the antichrist will be named Nicholae.

You have the now-common added bonus features at the end of this book: prophecy trivia, and looks at how prophecy given in this book is coming about in real life.



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Soul Harvest by Tim LaHaye & Jerry Jenkins

I was not at all thrilled with Soul Harvest. After the exciting build-up from the first 3 books, I had a feeling the thrill was going to taper off at some point and this book is when it happens.

The Tribulation Force continues to infiltrate and work their schemes against the Anti-Christ. They also include new believers into their force but the question is: which one(s) can't be trusted?

An underground website continues to be a thorn to Carpathia and his administration. Which adds to some thrills as his forces attempt to locate the rebels.

Maybe it's the magic number of 3, but after the last book I had a hard time enjoying this one.

Like the other re-released books, Soul Harvest includes trivia, a look at how prophecy is coming to pass and other "latest ground-breaking news" on the biblical end times front.


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Nicholae by Tim LaHaye & Jerry Jenkins

Book 3 of The Left Behind series re-release was my most anticipated novel back in the day. I thought the original cover was "looking good". Now with the added content, readers will learn that 64% of Christians believe that the Antichrist is alive and well on planet earth.

Everyone assumes it will be a political leader. Speculation has ranged from accusing Saddam Hussein, George W. Bush and Tony Blair as possible candidates.

This is just silly.

Other new content is the "test your prophecy I.Q" section in which you can see if you are in compliance with the Left Behind Theology.

Nicholae picks up exactly where Tribulation Force ends. Rayford is in the helicopter with the evil man himself and Nicholae continues to exert his power over the nations.

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Tribulation Force by Tim LaHaye & Jerry Jenkins

Book 2 of the Left Behind series finds those left behind with great decisions to make now that they've decided to take an active role in opposing the anti-Christ.

Tribulation Force was a typical sequel in long series in that it didn't live up to the success of the first book. However it does build the story to launch what becomes 10 more books in the series.

As with Left Behind, this re-release edition contains added content at the end of the book.

They touch on the food crisis they believe is coming.

Of course, this comes from their own prophecy newsletter.

I think at this point, if you aren't a fan of this theology or these books, nothing will convince you. And I think people who believe this End Times theology will claim that it's how it's supposed to be.

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Left Behind by Tim LaHaye & Jerry Jenkins

They are re-releasing the Left Behind 12 book series in paperback form with new covers.

Left Behind is the first book of an end times series dealing with The Rapture and what happens in the world afterwards.

While all of the books are easy reads (it doesn't take much brain power to slice through them), this first book was probably my favorite.

You are introduced to the now-familiar characters: Rayford, Chloe, Nicholae, and Buck.

The story picks up moments before Christians are raptured to heaven.

Something added to this edition is new content in the back. You will read how current events have tied in with the fiction portrayed in this series. Each book has this new feature at the end.

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The Brotherhood by Jerry B. Jenkins

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Beginning what I assume to be a series of Precinct 11 novels, Jenkins unveils, The Brotherhood - a police drama that is surrounded by gangs, incredible tragedy and betrayal.

Boone Drake is the kid who could stop junior high bullies in their tracks. He has taken his firm character into the ranks of the Chicago Police Department where he hopes to become detective in the Organized Crime Division.

His wife and son dote on him and they appear to be a perfect, church-going family. Until a horrible accident takes it all away.

With Drake in an emotional free-fall, his career may be in the garbage. How could anyone recover from the ultimate loss?

Jenkins really pulls at the heart strings right off the bat. I thought he would go too far and have this become schmaltzy, but I was sucked into his character development. From the Left Behind books, to this novel, Jenkins creates real-life characters that are instantly relateable.

With a twisty ending, (someone may have become a turncoat) Jenkins sets the foundation for a character-driven police thriller. Don't miss out!

Jerry Jenkins' novels have sold more than 70 million copies; 20 have reached the New York Times Best Sellers List.

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The Last Operative by Jerry Jenkins

Jerry Jenkins, #1 New York Times best-selling co-author of The Left Behind series has re-released his first stand alone novel, The Last Operative.

Jordan Kirkwood is an intelligence operative with the NSA. The story opens with Kirkwood getting information that could threaten to bring The United States to her knees. MIG fighter jets are somewhere on American soil with nefarious plans.

When Kirkwood's wife is murdered in front of him, he becomes a man on a mission to discover who wants him dead and who is supplying the terrorists bent on America's destruction.

To make matters worse, Kirkwood cannot trust anyone; even those within the NSA are suspects.

This is typical Jenkins writing. The characters are easy to connect with and the writing is really easy on the eyes. The plot is a little watered down when compared to stories by Steven James: the twists just aren't as punchy.

But I would recommend this book if you needed a quick beach-read for the end of the summer.



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