Rating: Summary: Life Changing Review: I remember when I was young my parents had a book that was called, "Guide to Survival" and it was designed for people who were "left behind" after the Rapture. As a child it terrified me,the prophecies foretold in the Bible. Reading this trilogy brought it all back to me. BeauSeigneur's narrative which flows so seamlessly from one book to the next, reads like vintage Stephen King or Tom Clancy with his spiritual message coming through in the third book with a deft touch and poweful resonance. The final chapter in the ultimate battle for man's soul is continued to be seen through Decker Hawthorne's eyes,an every man questioning everything he knows when faced with a horrible dilemma: Could the boy he raised and help propel his career actually be the Antichrist? This book had me questioning the strength of my own beliefs, and how firm they are. The realism with which the author describes the horrible last days is enough to make anyone make the right choice so they too won't be left behind.
Rating: Summary: Not left behind Review: I have read all three books of this series. I have to admit the trilogy made for an interesting read, but I found myself skimming a lot of pages without actually reading them. The author puts so much background info, that I get bored with it. Maybe I went into these books looking for the entertainment value, so the "information overload" seemed too extensive and unnecessary to the story line. Don't expect these series to have any similarity to the Left Behind series, other than the biblical research. I feel Left Behind is a much better series.
Rating: Summary: I Couldn't Put It Down Review: All I can say about this book is "WOW!"The first book "In His Image" was a bit too dense for me. What with all the explanations on how officers are elected to serve in the United Nations, I was bit overwrought, but I saw it through. I can't really say much about the first and second books, but boy, was I sitting on the edge of my seat with book three! The scenes are beautifully orchestrated and the fact that the author gives biblical references in his footnotes is very helpful, unlike the Left Behind series where the author assumes every reader has in-depth knowledge of the Bible. It's nice to be able to pick up the Bible and find the references the story is referring to.
Rating: Summary: Better than "Left Behind" series!! Review: While the left behind series is very good. The Acts of GOD trilogy is puts an awesome twist on the end of times, and how the antichrist came to be. This is a must have
Rating: Summary: Best End Times Novel Review: "Acts of God" is the longest book of the Christ Clone Trilogy. The final book of the series covers the last 3 1/2 years of the Tribulation period, but the bulk of the book focuses on the final months leading up to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. The rendering of the "bowl" judgements are quite intense! I doubt most horror books can out perform Beauseigneur's graphic portrayal of the Wrath of God. As with the previous two novels, "Acts of God" delivers an intriguing plot, well-developed characters, and pain-staking research. One of the most fascinating aspects of this series is the portrayal of the Antichrist. You really like the guy up until the end of "Acts of God." This book (as do the others in the trilogy) reads like a mystery, a techno-thriller, and a science fiction novel all rolled into one. I'd give it five stars except for the mild profanity. You'll probably want to think twice before using the Christ Clone Trilogy in a Bible study.
Rating: Summary: Never Lets Up and the Ending is Perfect! Review: I am so impressed with the Christ Clone Trilogy. The characters and events in this books will stay with me for a lifetime. Never have I felt that I was more a part of the action. When the long held beliefs and positions of the characters were challenged, so were mine. When tough questions were probed, I winced wondering if my own faith was equal to the task. And when the truth was revealed and all was set right, it was I who celebrated. I've read many many books on prophecy and seen perhaps a dozen movies. None have come close to the Christ Clone Trilogy. I very highly recommend these books to everyone.
Rating: Summary: What a wonderful time to be a Christian lover of literature! Review: For so many years, a Christian's only real option to read quality Christian literature was to read the marevelous C.S. Lewis. I feel blessed in the the last couple of years with the outpouring of quality literature now available. What's more, the different books are all very different. Left Behind is a wonderful introduction to the theology behind the End Times and a great series for all ages. We All fall down is a great book for more mature, intellegent Christians who wsnt to explore the individual ramifications of the End Times and the one on one relationship of a man who has fallen away from God. The Christ Clone Trilogy is a thrilling, Tom Clancey like look at these events, full of unexpected twists and turns. I know some people like to argue the various merits of these books as compared to each other, but I think they are all worth reading and feel lucky to finally have such a wide variety of GREAT Christian literature available.
Rating: Summary: EXCELLENT BOOKS Review: The entire CHRIST CLONE TRILOGY is very well written. I simply couldnt put them down. I suggest you read this series with a highlighter nearby so you can mark things and research them for yourself. This is made easier by BeauSeigneur's use of footnotes. The Christ Clone Trilogy will surprise you with nearly every page. I highly recommend this trilogy to anyone who wants to understand biblical prophecy and the book of Revelation. BUY THESE BOOKS, READ THEM, GIVE THEM TO YOUR PASTOR TO READ, AND BUY COPIES FOR YOUR FAMILY!
Rating: Summary: Great entertainment for the Athiest too Review: If your into the religious aspect of what this book represents you won't be dissapointed. It will staisfy your fantasy that there is a god. If your just plain into a good story with fascinating characters, intriguing plot and dramatic endings you love this trilogy also. If you fancy yourself at all intellectual this may seem a little "da" to you as it is very easy to guess the next chapter. In that case may I highly recommend Glenn Krier's book "The Last Day" which will keep you guessing where it is going. If I had to choose between "The Last Day" and this trilogy I'd go with the former by light years.
Rating: Summary: Ultimately, very frustrating to read. Review: Yes, I've finally read all three and I'm relieved. It was a test of fortitude to look past the filler introductory chapters, the poor dialogue, the tendencies to overexplain, the weak character development, and focus on the story itself, which was its usual addictive self. Great story. Each review I've written for each book says "great story". I wondered why my reviews were so similar, then it occured to me that this trilogy should've been a single book. Cut out the filler, move the story along a little faster, and there's no time to focus on the weaker aspects. Yep, a good editor would've gotten this trilogy another star. I will admit to one shining moment: our protagonist's final encounter made me smile, as it is probably a dream encounter that many of us wish to occur. My advice, ultimately, is to buy them used or check them out at the library. They're not worth the frustration.
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