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Summary: Riveting Finale Of A Monumental Work
Review: By the end of "Birth of an Age," book two of the Christ Clone Trilogy, author James BeauSeigneur has you on the edge of your seat, expecting anything and anticipating what will happen next; you're primed for something big, something monumental, and you wonder if he can possibly deliver on the promise of the first two books and the expectation you have going into the third and final installment of the series. Well, sit back and hold on, because with "Acts of God," BeauSeigneur certainly does deliver, and more. And, whereas the first two books evoked a sense of Asimov, Crichton and Melville, this one brings to mind Stephen King's epic novel, "The Stand," as it clearly leads you to a conclusion that can be nothing less than the final showdown between the forces of Good and Evil.As it begins (and as BeauSeigneur did previously, the opening chapter is actually the final chapter of the second book), the prophets John and Cohen are dead, and the resurrected Christopher Goodman, now Secretary-General of the U.N., is poised to lead Humankind into the New Age, with promises of a long and healthy life with renewed youth and vigor for everyone, as well as world peace. And to help him spread the good news, there is his loyal press secretary, Decker Hawthorne, and his own prophet of the New Age, Robert Milner. For Christopher, everything seems to be going well; without the disruptive influences of John and Cohen, all of his aspirations are being realized, as people around the world are embracing him and the tenets of the New Age. But not everyone; there is still the Koum Damah Patar, the "KDP," and the cliques of fundamentalist Christians who adamantly oppose him and seem bent on clinging to the past, no matter what the cost. Meanwhile, amid a series of world-wide, devastating plagues, Decker Hawthorne is confronted with circumstances that rattle his faith and for the first time cause him to question the very foundation of the mission he has undertaken in Christopher's name; and ultimately, it will force him to make the hardest decision of his life. Though a work of fiction, BeauSeigneur presents his story with such logic and acuity that is seems, not only believable, but very real. And he writes with a concise, universal voice that makes the material accessible to everyone; you don't have to be a theologian to appreciate the magnitude and the ramifications of the conflict that is played out here. It's a riveting, intense and suspenseful tale, but beyond all of that, there is an inherently moral message that comes through succinctly and quite effectively. It's been a long time since I was this excited about a novel (and by that I mean the trilogy); BeauSeigneur has done an extraordinary job of creating a story of such tremendous ethical and moral proportions, and presenting it in an exciting and objective way. In the final analysis, "Acts of God," is an affecting novel that for some just may prove to be a veritable life-changing experience. It certainly was for me.
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Summary: BACK FROM THE FUTURE?
Review: James BeauSeigneur has done some very unusual things in his apocalyptic thriller, The Christ Clone Trilogy, and he's done all of them well. First on this list is that (until the third book) he gives no clue who's good and who's bad, who's right and who's wrong. Instead BeauSeigneur acts as an unbiased reporter of the events, and the reader is left to evaluate and discern the truth for himself. This makes for a very good mystery, but it will make some readers very upset as their own beliefs are so cleverly challenged. One word of advice: do not make the mistake of thinking you know which characters speak for the author. Second on the list of unusual approaches the author takes is that he has built his story so closely on carefully researched real events, real science, real politics, real belief systems (when was the last time you read a fiction series that included footnotes?), that you have a sense that you may be reading a non-fiction book written in the future and sent back to our time for publication. One final thing that makes this series so extraordinary is BeauSeigneur's use of well-developed minor characters and vignettes to give the reader a view of the global scope of his story. Unlike so many authors who try deal with global issues with contrived attempts to put the story's main characters in close proximity to every important world event, BeauSeigneur draws on a boundless stable of rich characters from around the world to give every page a full measure of realism and depth. I highly recommend these books to all.
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Summary: Just When You Think You've Read it All!
Review: This trilogy now ranks as one of my favorite series ever. I was awed by the premise of the first book "In His Image," blown away by the pace of the second "Birth of an Age," and absolutely floored by the payoff of the third "Acts of God." James BeauSeigneur starts this book in the middle of the Anti-christ's deceptive maneuvers. Once again, we follow the false messiah's aide (and father-figure), Decker Hawthorne, as he works for the United Nations, helping bring promised peace and prosperity to the planet under the guise of the New Age. BeauSeigneur dives straight into the action in this final book of "The Christ Clone Trilogy." He unravels the truth behind some of the characters' backgrounds, gives a rousing defense of Yeshua as Messiah, and then leads us straight into the terror of the plagues of Revelation. The biblical accuracy in this fictional setting is superlative. With passion and no-holds-barred writing, BeauSeigneur exposes us to horrors beyond what we might've imagined while thumbing clinically through the prophecies. He brings these ideas and truths home, slamming them into our heads after having tickled our ears. When we reach the climax, the moment of Decker Hawthorne's confrontation with his own son, the author tells the story with unsettling and stunning clarity. Even the cover photo will send chills down your spine after concluding this novel. This series, while entertaining me, renewed my interest in the end-time prophecies and my commitment to 'stand firm.' To bypass "The Christ Clone Trilogy" is to miss out on a treat. To skip this final book is to miss the whole point. Simply put, you can't afford to avoid the "Acts of God."
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Summary: Acts of God
Review: I owe this author an apology. I panned the first book of this series, but went on to read all three. I have never enjoyed a book more than Acts of God. Although the author really made a great case for Satan, he clearly defined God's love for man in the end. This was a fast paced page turner that was hard to put down and you never want it to end. Great job Jim!
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Summary: Powerful and well written
Review: Read the first two books of the series just to get to this book. This final part of the trilogy brings everything together. References to the bible and other books make it all the much better.
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Summary: Magnificent!
Review: The Christ Clone Trilogy is easily one of the best fiction stories I've ever read. The final book in the trilogy, Acts of God, ends the story with the force of a knock out punch. BeauSeigneur slowly increases the tension to the breaking point, culminating in the final battle between good and evil. And what a battle it is! Sides are chosen and only the people who chose wisely prevail. The last book hurtles the reader to the final confrontation at a breakneck speed...and the reader gladly goes along for the ride. A fantastic ending to a stunning series of books. Who is this guy James BeauSeigneur and why isn't he writing more books!!!
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Summary: comparison to left behind series
Review: Really enjoyed it, he's an excellent writer and researcher.
What I'm concerned about are the amazing simularities to the left behind books. Whose books were published first?
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Summary: GREAT BOOK!
Review: This is the best book I have read to date, anyone who is contemplating buying this book...BUY IT...it will have you at the edge of your seat to the very end. I stayed up all night reading the entire book.
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Summary: Awesome end to the best series out there!
Review: All I can say is this beats everything out there to dust. Left Behind is nothing compared to Christ Clone Trilogy!
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Summary: Awesome ending!
Review: After painstakingly getting through 11 Left Behind books, I picked up this series as it was recommended by other reviewers. All I can say Christ Clone Trilogy is everything that Left Behind is and more, plus it's handled in 3 novels. Told from a non-christian and unbiased perspective, this series really allows the reader to feel what these times may be like and how the world will be so easily deceived by the anti-christ. This is a must read for Christians and non-Christians who are interested in understnding Revelation and the last days.
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