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Amid the glitzy fanfare of a new world regime, control is unravelling for self-proclaimed god and Global Community potentate Nicolae Carpathia in Desecration, the ninth instalment in the Left Behind series. It's 25 days into the Great Tribulation and the newly resurrected Carpathia evinces an increasing fondness for gruesome killing. He's thrown into turmoil when the first two "bowls of wrath" from the biblical book Revelation are poured out on the world. Water turns into blood and those who are branded with the mark of loyalty become covered with loathsome sores. When Carpathia commits the ultimate act of desecration against the Judeo-Christian community, chaos ensues. Meanwhile, the Tribulation Force soldiers on, receiving visitations from heavenly messengers that prod the team to greater acts of courage.
Jenkins's characters seem almost comic book-like in their actions; the author relies on pages of slangy, slapstick dialogue rather than character development or descriptive settings to flesh out his tales. It's the angst of wondering what disaster will occur next and the fascination with end times that keep loyal fans turning the pages. And there's no shortage of angst here. Chang Wong flirts with suicide. Hattie Durham risks her life in a confrontation with Carpathia. Tsion Ben-Judah inadvertently gives away a secret location. Chloe Williams uncovers a remnant of believers. There are touches of the standard Left Behind humour, and even some romance in the last days. As always, readers are left hanging at the edge of disaster, which should keep appetites whetted for the promised next instalment. --Cindy Crosby, Amazon.com --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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The Tribulation Force gathers its courage as the newly-resurrected Carpathia demonstrates a fondness for gruesome killings against those who remain disloyal to him and commits the ultimate act of desecration against the Judeo-Christian community.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What some of you reviewers are forgetting, is that this series is based on someones interpretation of the events that are prophesised to happen at the end of the world and the return of Christ.
I found the book a good read and would encourage those of you who have not done so before, to pick up a bible and read the last book of the bible - revelation.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Life doesn't get any easier for the Tribulation Force. These Tribulation Christians are again in the middle of Bible prophecy, and just trying to survive.
Buck and Chaim have gone to Jerusalem to lead believing Jews to the refuge God has prepared for the rest of the Tribulation. But to do that, they must face Nicolae as he plans to defile the temple. Rayford must carry out the plans to ferry these Christians to their refuge, placing himself and many others in danger along the way. Chang has to deal with the ramifications of having both the mark of God and the mark of Antichrist. And Chloe investigates a strange site near the safe house, which leads to great danger for everyone in the Trib Force. Meanwhile, God starts to unleash his wrath on those who have taken the mark of the beast.
People seem to be divided by these books, either loving them or hating them. Personally, I enjoy the story while finding the writing and character development shallow. Still, for fans of the series, this book is a must read. It's fast paced, with many jaw-dropping scenes. And the cliffhanger is the worst of the series to date.
If you aren't already a fan of these books, there's nothing here to change your mind. If you're already a fan, this book will entertain you and leave you anxious for the next.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Once again the authors have produced the goods. The story picks up the fight against the forces of evil and leads you through a modern day exodus. I found the book such compelling reading that I literally couldn't put it down until I had finished reading it.
This really is a great series. It presents the book of revelation in a clear and easy to read format. I found myself looking through my bible to read the actual passage in revelation that the book had just covered.
I would throughly recommend this book, and the rest of the series, to anybody, whether they are a Christian or not.
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Desecration
Desecration is the nineth book of twelve in the wriiten series "Left Behind." It was a great readx along with all of the others and really got me thinking about a spiritual... Read more
Published 11 months ago by bexcartwright
Slow but sure.
Very little happens in the first half of Desecration however the latter half ups the tempo somewhat and offers some genuine surprises. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. G. Battle
Great read
I have heard about this series for a while and have now decided to read it for myself. I'm so glad I did. Read more
Published 17 months ago by S. Acheson
Very good service
I was very pleased with the prompt return of the book I bought, I would recommend this sevice to anyone
Published on 27 July 2009 by Mr. M. Hough
Siege of Petra
This the ninth book in the Left Behind series kept me turning pages. This book is actually filled with adventure. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2007 by M. A. Ramos
Desecration
The Desecration book 9.... when last we visited the Trib-Force, I said, 'Head for the hills!' , but these guys don't know the meaning of retreat. Read more
Published on 16 July 2002 by "keithperry3"
Not the best
Glenn Kleier's THE LAST DAY is the definitive Endtimes novel, if you're looking for a thought-provoking read in this genre. Read more
Published on 3 July 2002 by "blogdins"
Wearing thin . . .
Alas, just when I hope the story is about to pick up some steam and move toward an exciting climax, we get this! Slow, redundant, stiff and unstimulating. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2001
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