The Rising by Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins. (Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.,2005) [Hardcover]

by Jerry B. Jenkins

The second prequel will continue the story of the rise of the Antichrist and the journey of the other main characters as, unknown to them, time hurtles toward the Rapture. Readers will want every possible soul saved to avoid the seven-year Tribulation, and they will see why characters such as Rayford, Chloe, and Buck fail to believe. Events in Israel will be heating up, and some main characters like Rayford and Buck will be thrust into the thick of the drama.

Genres: Fiction

Hardcover

About the author

Jerry Bruce Jenkins is an American novelist and biographer. He is best known as the writer of the Left Behind series of books for Tim LaHaye and The Chosen novels to accompany his son Dallas's TV series. Jenkins has written more than 200 books, including mysteries, historical fiction, biblical fiction, cop thrillers, international spy thrillers, and children's adventures, as well as nonfiction. His works usually feature Christians as protagonists. In 2005, Jenkins and LaHaye ranked 9th in Amazon.com's 10th Anniversary list of Hall of Fame authors based on books sold at Amazon.com during its first 10 years. Jenkins now teaches writers to become authors here at his website. He and his wife Dianna have three sons and eight grandchildren.

Reviews

[Tricia Douglas · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great series on the rapture and the end of times. This book was technically a prequel and developed the early lives of the main characters. Helped in knowing the back story.

[Bradley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m surprised by how much I enjoyed this. I read the first book years ago, don’t remember any of it. So I’d figured starting with the prequel books would be a nice reentry into the series. This book was… ridiculous fun. The pacing was quick but that made the characters very one-dimensional. It didn’t bother me, though. Following the conception and birth of the antichrist was wild and Nick was a mess. He was so over the top, I had to laugh. Definitely enjoyed his storyline WAY more than Ray’s. I found Ray’s storyline scattered. It was giving bad Lifetime movie. He was so weak-willed. On to the next book. More of Nick’s plotting world domination and I hope this next book gives me a reason to care about Ray’s arc.

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those books that I read back in middle school or high school and decided to reread as an adult. I found it a bit slow but I feel like that’s because I was remembering things as I was reading. Otherwise a great start to a series.

[William Zigler · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very fascinating, but good book.

[Razzle Dazzle · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was the best book series I have ever read in my life and haven't been able to find another one to take its place since I've read it

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the Left Behind series - twice - years ago. But I didn’t know about this prequel! I happened to find it at a thrift store. I really enjoyed it!

[Nathan Siudak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spooky. Reading through the first 12 books and then the prequel. Crazy, just crazy.

[Cora · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read. Makes you stop and examine yourself. Looking forward to the book in this series.