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The 13: Fall
Join CIA operative Jonathan Keene in a battle against America’s greatest enemy. Although initially investigating the disappearance of border agents along the US/Mexico border, Keene soon discovers another enemy waiting right at America’s doorstep. This enemy is swift—with sights set on something more precious than gold. And as the country is forced back into the original thirteen colonies, Keene is forced to face a past he’d rather leave buried. Can Keene—and America—survive?
313 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2012
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Robbie Cheuvront
3 books20 followersAuthor of THE GUARDIAN and Worship Pastor of The Journey Church in Lebanon Tn. I am married with two kids. Before going into ministry full time, I played music professionally and toured for over ten years with BNA recording artists Lonestar.
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September 18, 2012
I really enjoyed this book. The suspense of not knowing how or when the full attack will happen, or if we'll be able to stop it in time. I was surprised by the religious tone, but then found at the end it was written by two pastors. The story is amazing no matter what your religious preference. What also got to me was that this could truly happen. These guys nailed it
September 12, 2012
This is a book that has all the right characters and a great chemistry between them. A computer hacker for the FBI, a CIA operative, a military chaplain, a Russian women, both good and bad political figures and a Prophet.
When the President was warned about the downfall of The United States, he had to decide if it was a serious threat or just another unstable person writing a warning. Things become clear that there is something happening. This is a face-paced book with a lot of action and great scenes from around the globe. All of the threats and tragic events that unfold through out this book are things that could really happen to The United States or any other nation.
I do not want to give too much away. When I received this book in the mail it was a lazy day for me. I read about the authors and then again the back cover. I was somewhat skeptical on if the book was going to be any good. I ended up reading the whole book that day and I am now wanting to see what happens in the next book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a page turner on spies, wars, and battles between nations. It does have God and questions of faith and I am truly impressed at how well the authors pulled everything together. I can't wait for the next book to come out because I am going to read it.
Notable Quote:
"Plumes of black smoke rose into the sky from devastated buildings. Bridges and highways melted into a pile of searing red metal. Ash and debris covered the entire landscape."
Want to know how this came to be? You will have to read the book. It was great. I would like to thank Goodreads and Barbour Publishing for the opportunity to read this great book.
When the President was warned about the downfall of The United States, he had to decide if it was a serious threat or just another unstable person writing a warning. Things become clear that there is something happening. This is a face-paced book with a lot of action and great scenes from around the globe. All of the threats and tragic events that unfold through out this book are things that could really happen to The United States or any other nation.
I do not want to give too much away. When I received this book in the mail it was a lazy day for me. I read about the authors and then again the back cover. I was somewhat skeptical on if the book was going to be any good. I ended up reading the whole book that day and I am now wanting to see what happens in the next book. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a page turner on spies, wars, and battles between nations. It does have God and questions of faith and I am truly impressed at how well the authors pulled everything together. I can't wait for the next book to come out because I am going to read it.
Notable Quote:
"Plumes of black smoke rose into the sky from devastated buildings. Bridges and highways melted into a pile of searing red metal. Ash and debris covered the entire landscape."
Want to know how this came to be? You will have to read the book. It was great. I would like to thank Goodreads and Barbour Publishing for the opportunity to read this great book.
September 18, 2012
As a relative newcomer to Good Reads, I decided to see if I could win a giveaway. I entered for this book based on the synopsis of a suspense/thriller. Had i been in a bookstore or library leafing though the book jacket or pages, I would not have entered this contest, however, as a winner i read the book and now fulfill my obligation of writing about it. The book is a message book of an ideology of the authors. The story is not plausible, what fiction story is, but not only do you have to suspend your disbelief but you also need to check your freedom of thought at the front door. In theology there are so many areas which can be explored intelligently and with open thought but here the authors choose the simplest explanation possible. I'm not sure who the author's are trying to target here but it seems to be people who already share the same viewpoint as they do.
I guess I'll continue to enter giveaways cause who doesn't like to receive books but sometimes you realize nothing is free.
I guess I'll continue to enter giveaways cause who doesn't like to receive books but sometimes you realize nothing is free.
August 27, 2012
3.5 stars.
When the president of the United States receives multiple warnings for the country from a man called the Prophet, he enlists the best from the CIA and the FBI to get to the bottom of the situation. The team works well together, but can't stop what has already been set in motion, and the country is soon under attack.
The story was pretty intense, and the interaction between the team members was great.There is a lot of action, especially near the end (which isn't the end of the story-this is the first book in a series). At times the details about the military equipment was a bit much, but overall I enjoyed the story. The idea that as a country we've lost focus on what is truly important was quite thought provoking. The references to previous presidencies and what they'd done to the country was also interesting.
Thanks to NetGalley and Barbour Books for the opportunity to read this ARC.
When the president of the United States receives multiple warnings for the country from a man called the Prophet, he enlists the best from the CIA and the FBI to get to the bottom of the situation. The team works well together, but can't stop what has already been set in motion, and the country is soon under attack.
The story was pretty intense, and the interaction between the team members was great.There is a lot of action, especially near the end (which isn't the end of the story-this is the first book in a series). At times the details about the military equipment was a bit much, but overall I enjoyed the story. The idea that as a country we've lost focus on what is truly important was quite thought provoking. The references to previous presidencies and what they'd done to the country was also interesting.
Thanks to NetGalley and Barbour Books for the opportunity to read this ARC.
September 19, 2012
In 1997, I was temporarily incapacitated with a bad back. At the time, I wasn’t yet living permanently in the USA so I had very books with which to keep me occupied. I did, however, have a Tom Clancy novel. I read it quickly and immediately sent out my then fiancé (now husband) to find the next one. As a result, I became a fan of this type of dramatic fiction. The 13: Fall reminds me of Clancy’s novels, with a dash of the Left Behind series thrown in.
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August 31, 2012
5+++ stars for The 13: Fall! I loved this book. It has everything I enjoy in a book: political and religious intrigue, twists and turns, fast plot, and characters that I fell in love with and could relate to. The premise of the book is intriguing and had me thinking "What if?" and "Could something like this happen?" I will be impatiently awaiting the second book to be released to see what happens to my beloved Boz,Keene, and Taylor.
I received this book for free through Goodread's First Reads.
I received this book for free through Goodread's First Reads.
September 18, 2012
The 13: Fall, was a very gripping and thought-provoking read. Normally, I would say something like, "That novel was enjoyable," or "very entertaining," but this time I can't really say that because there wasn't anything enjoyable about reading a scenario, of which something similar could actually come to pass. And beyond that, if things don't change, WILL come to pass.
This Christian fiction novel was very good. It is a page turner and will force you to consider the consequences of the USA continuing to turn away from God.
This Christian fiction novel was very good. It is a page turner and will force you to consider the consequences of the USA continuing to turn away from God.
September 9, 2012
This was a giveaway and Wow! I really enjoyed this book. The story grabbed my attention from the first page and I couldn't put it down. I'm looking forward to the second book, "The 13: Stand", to be released next year.
July 15, 2019
Excellent read - fast paced; main characters strong in faith. Ready for 2nd installment.
March 8, 2023
I think this was such a good book since are studying the OT now in Bible Study. I see so much that rings true that could be God’s judgment for the USA.
May 15, 2024
Interesting change of pace and in view of today's world not as far fetched as some might think
September 10, 2012
Prologue: It is July 4, 2025, the Chinese are amassing an army in Mexico, and every major West Coast city from San Diego to Seattle has been devastated by a nuclear strike. The action then moves back in time by two weeks, to President Calvin Grant. Grant receives a message from a man calling himself The Prophet, claiming to speak on behalf of The Lord Most High. The message claims that God is going to punish the world for its evil, starting in fourteen days.
CIA agent Jonathan Keene is teamed with FBI agent Megan Taylor and ex-special forces man Bozwell Hamilton to find and stop The Prophet. Keene’s immediate reaction is that The Prophet is a terrorist, but Hamilton and Grant are strong Christians, and they aren’t so sure… Well, we already know from the prologue that they don’t succeed. What they do find is a bigger plot that could destroy America, and they don’t know where The Prophet fits in.
For the most part, The 13: Fall is a sound thriller with a good level of suspense and an interesting cast of characters who are introduced appropriately. But there are occasional literary mishaps, like unnecessary background descriptions, an overuse of exclamation marks, and scenes that felt as if it came straight from an old action movie (specifically The Fugitive and Matrix). And despite the fact that it is set in 2025, there don't appear to have been any major leaps in technology (well, all the police have smartphones, but this technology already exists). I suppose this is only thirteen years in the future, but the last thirteen years have brought in-home broadband, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix and Youtube, all of which have changed the way we communicate. On this basis, if it was so important that everyone heard The Prophet's message, why did he send it in a private email? Why not on Youtube or the 2025 equivalent?
There are also times when Americans make us foreigners laugh. At one point, The 13: Fall comments that the price of oil is rising ‘astronomically’, and the price of gas (petrol) is expected to soon reach $10 per gallon. Wow. That’s my irony font, in case you couldn’t tell. Petrol already costs $7.00/gallon here in New Zealand, and a quick online search found it’s currently $8.40/gallon in London and Sydney. If petrol only went up by $1.60/gallon in the next thirteen years, I think they’d all be thrilled. (All prices in US dollars. And, yes, I know that petrol is currently only around $4.00/gallon in the US. But only because I looked it up.)
Despite the faults, this was an enjoyable book. It was fast-paced, with an interesting plot and a group of characters that I, as a reader, wanted to succeed. The 13: Fall is more overtly Christian than a lot of contemporary Christian fiction, but it is a sound thriller, and it will be interesting to read future books in the series.
Thanks to Barbour and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.
This review also appears on my blog, www.christianreads.blogspot.com.
CIA agent Jonathan Keene is teamed with FBI agent Megan Taylor and ex-special forces man Bozwell Hamilton to find and stop The Prophet. Keene’s immediate reaction is that The Prophet is a terrorist, but Hamilton and Grant are strong Christians, and they aren’t so sure… Well, we already know from the prologue that they don’t succeed. What they do find is a bigger plot that could destroy America, and they don’t know where The Prophet fits in.
For the most part, The 13: Fall is a sound thriller with a good level of suspense and an interesting cast of characters who are introduced appropriately. But there are occasional literary mishaps, like unnecessary background descriptions, an overuse of exclamation marks, and scenes that felt as if it came straight from an old action movie (specifically The Fugitive and Matrix). And despite the fact that it is set in 2025, there don't appear to have been any major leaps in technology (well, all the police have smartphones, but this technology already exists). I suppose this is only thirteen years in the future, but the last thirteen years have brought in-home broadband, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix and Youtube, all of which have changed the way we communicate. On this basis, if it was so important that everyone heard The Prophet's message, why did he send it in a private email? Why not on Youtube or the 2025 equivalent?
There are also times when Americans make us foreigners laugh. At one point, The 13: Fall comments that the price of oil is rising ‘astronomically’, and the price of gas (petrol) is expected to soon reach $10 per gallon. Wow. That’s my irony font, in case you couldn’t tell. Petrol already costs $7.00/gallon here in New Zealand, and a quick online search found it’s currently $8.40/gallon in London and Sydney. If petrol only went up by $1.60/gallon in the next thirteen years, I think they’d all be thrilled. (All prices in US dollars. And, yes, I know that petrol is currently only around $4.00/gallon in the US. But only because I looked it up.)
Despite the faults, this was an enjoyable book. It was fast-paced, with an interesting plot and a group of characters that I, as a reader, wanted to succeed. The 13: Fall is more overtly Christian than a lot of contemporary Christian fiction, but it is a sound thriller, and it will be interesting to read future books in the series.
Thanks to Barbour and NetGalley for providing a free ebook for review.
This review also appears on my blog, www.christianreads.blogspot.com.
December 9, 2012
I first read about this book on Goodreads and decided to borrow from the library. This has to be one of the best books I have read this year. The 13: Fall by Robbie Cheuvront & Erick Reed is listed as as Christian fiction but it is much more. From the first page to the last I was entirely riveted by the story that was unfolding before me. Three characters dominate most of the novel Jon Keene a CIA agent, Megan Taylor, FBI hacker extraordinaire and Boz Hamilton, former military chaplain. They are on the hunt for The Prophet, who has been sending messages to the President pleading with about the eminment fall of the United States unless people change their ways and return to the fold. But The Prophet is always one step ahead of them. At first classified as a terrorist, they slowly begin to believe that The Prophet is indeed a messenger from God. Along the way are numerous obstacles are placed in their path, a greedy leader of Homeland Security, a female assassin, attempted assisnation of the President,a nuclear threat by the Chinese and finally invasion by the Chinese, because as they put it, they own much of the United States anyway. The story is delivered at a fast pace and you never lose interest. I refuse to reveal spoilers because others should read for themselves this terrifying and insightful book. This is book one of what appears to be a series. I cannot wait until the next book is delivered. I enjoyed this book so much that I intend to purchase a copy for my own library.
September 22, 2012
I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
The story takes place during the summer of 2025.
The President of the U S is receiving messages from a person who calls himself "The Prophet" stating that he has to let the people know that they need to change their ways and return to believing in God instead of believing in material things or there will be a price to pay.
The President asks three people to find "The Prophet". Boz Hamilton old friend, Megan Taylor an FBI agent who's a computer geek and Jon Keene a CIA agent to hunt down "The Prophet".
The head of Homeland Security, an assassin and the Chinese are involved in some duplicity which eventually ends with the Chinese attacking the U S on the Fourth of July. The Chinese take control of all the land west of the Appalachian Mountains. The last third of the book is about preventing the Chinese from taking control of the east side of the Appalachians.
The book kept me interested in the characters, but be forewarned that the authors are pastors so there are a some references to God and the scriptures. Even though I am not very religious I did not find that this took away from the story. Also be forewarned that this is the first book of at least two (I do not know if there will be more than two) and that "The 13: Fall" does not really have an ending. It is more of a cliffhanger.
The story takes place during the summer of 2025.
The President of the U S is receiving messages from a person who calls himself "The Prophet" stating that he has to let the people know that they need to change their ways and return to believing in God instead of believing in material things or there will be a price to pay.
The President asks three people to find "The Prophet". Boz Hamilton old friend, Megan Taylor an FBI agent who's a computer geek and Jon Keene a CIA agent to hunt down "The Prophet".
The head of Homeland Security, an assassin and the Chinese are involved in some duplicity which eventually ends with the Chinese attacking the U S on the Fourth of July. The Chinese take control of all the land west of the Appalachian Mountains. The last third of the book is about preventing the Chinese from taking control of the east side of the Appalachians.
The book kept me interested in the characters, but be forewarned that the authors are pastors so there are a some references to God and the scriptures. Even though I am not very religious I did not find that this took away from the story. Also be forewarned that this is the first book of at least two (I do not know if there will be more than two) and that "The 13: Fall" does not really have an ending. It is more of a cliffhanger.
September 25, 2012
I want to finish this series! "The 13: Fall" was a Goodreads award. I enjoyed the fast-paced, FBI-CIA-Whitehouse-connected, time-sensitive adventure to figure out if "The Prophet" is real and if what he is preaching should be shared with the rest of the nation. In many ways, the action, the cause-effect relationships, and the characters seemed real. In "The 13: Fall," there's a sense that with President Grant--a man of faith and deep love for his wife and country--at the helm, America might have a chance to avoid her impending doom.
Though this book gave me pause about a great many things and how I relate to them, it didn't impact me enough to say, "Wow, I was blown away by that. It was simply amazing!" I believe the answer to my slight let-down is in the following hint: skip the Prologue. It was unnecessary, making the next chapters a bit confusing and the actual appearance of the Prologue within the book redundant and anti-climactic. Also, ignore adverbial grammatical problems. If you like mystery and action mixed with spirituality, it will be worth it to you to heed my above-mentioned advice. Perhaps you will be able to say, "Definitely 5-star material."
Though this book gave me pause about a great many things and how I relate to them, it didn't impact me enough to say, "Wow, I was blown away by that. It was simply amazing!" I believe the answer to my slight let-down is in the following hint: skip the Prologue. It was unnecessary, making the next chapters a bit confusing and the actual appearance of the Prologue within the book redundant and anti-climactic. Also, ignore adverbial grammatical problems. If you like mystery and action mixed with spirituality, it will be worth it to you to heed my above-mentioned advice. Perhaps you will be able to say, "Definitely 5-star material."
November 11, 2014
I really like the story. It was suspenseful and thrilling. The book had everything you could ask for in an action thriller. It had political chaos, plot twists and turns, traitors, a failed presidential assassination, religious intrigue, you name it, it had it. From the very first page to the last, I was completely riveted. I thought I was going to have a full on panic attack!
I found myself cheering on our troops and high-fiving the CIA and the FBI as I read the story unfold. I'm not one to read religious stuff in a novel, but this novel was much more than that. It's kind of scary when you think about it. This could very well be something that could happen. I know I kept thinking, "what if?", and that thought terrified me.
I loved all the characters and can't wait to read the second book to find out what happens. The one thing I took away from this book was to never give up hope, even in the darkest of times.
I found myself cheering on our troops and high-fiving the CIA and the FBI as I read the story unfold. I'm not one to read religious stuff in a novel, but this novel was much more than that. It's kind of scary when you think about it. This could very well be something that could happen. I know I kept thinking, "what if?", and that thought terrified me.
I loved all the characters and can't wait to read the second book to find out what happens. The one thing I took away from this book was to never give up hope, even in the darkest of times.
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November 11, 2014What a ride!
I really like the story. It was suspenseful and thrilling. The book had everything you could ask for in an action thriller. It had political chaos, plot twists and turns, traitors, a failed presidential assassination, religious intrigue, you name it, it had it. From the very first page to the last, I was completely riveted. I thought I was going to have a full on panic attack!
I found myself cheering on our troops and high-fiving the CIA and the FBI as I read the story unfold. I'm not one to read religious stuff in a novel, but this novel was much more than that. It's kind of scary when you think about it. This could very well be something that could happen. I know I kept thinking, "what if?", and that thought terrified me.
I loved all the characters and can't wait to read the second book to find out what happens. The one thing I took away from this book was to never give up hope, even in the darkest of times.
I really like the story. It was suspenseful and thrilling. The book had everything you could ask for in an action thriller. It had political chaos, plot twists and turns, traitors, a failed presidential assassination, religious intrigue, you name it, it had it. From the very first page to the last, I was completely riveted. I thought I was going to have a full on panic attack!
I found myself cheering on our troops and high-fiving the CIA and the FBI as I read the story unfold. I'm not one to read religious stuff in a novel, but this novel was much more than that. It's kind of scary when you think about it. This could very well be something that could happen. I know I kept thinking, "what if?", and that thought terrified me.
I loved all the characters and can't wait to read the second book to find out what happens. The one thing I took away from this book was to never give up hope, even in the darkest of times.
September 26, 2012
Wow. I absolutely LOVED this book. While I am not a religious person, I enjoyed the religious undertone of the book. The book is set a little ways into the future. The President begins receiving calls about the downfall of the US and he has to decide whether to take the threats seriously, or disregard them because they could be coming from an unstable person.
This book had everything a good suspense book needs. Spies, assassins and plenty of action. What I also enjoyed, and what is also a little scary, is that the storyline is not too far-fetched.
If you like suspense, definitely check this one out!
This book had everything a good suspense book needs. Spies, assassins and plenty of action. What I also enjoyed, and what is also a little scary, is that the storyline is not too far-fetched.
If you like suspense, definitely check this one out!
November 25, 2012
This was a very good book. A CIA operative, a FBI agent and a chaplin are put together to stop a major disaster. The chaplin made some comments along the way that really makes you think. The book keeps you reading to see what is going to happen next. The idea of a war in America is not something I think about. But this book made me think about the possibilty of one happening. And I also always associated prophets with biblical times. A modern day prophet was not something I ever considered. This book was very interesting, and not one I would have expected to have been written by a pastor. I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway. I can't wait to read the next one.
September 21, 2012
This book makes an excellent thriller novel, but the overt Christian themes turned me off a bit, and kept me from giving it 4 stars. Nuclear strikes and conspiracies was enough for me to be interested in this book but adding a layer of faith somehow "devalues" the plot, if just a small amount. So if you're look for a decent thriller novel, "The 13: Fall" wouldn't be a bad choice if you don't mind also reading the author's musings on faith.
Thanks to Goodreads and Barbour Books for this opportunity
Thanks to Goodreads and Barbour Books for this opportunity
March 13, 2015
The 13: Fall was recommended by a friend. This isn't my normal genre. But, trusted it would be good. It did not disappoint. This book is quick to consume you, quick to move the story and quick to make you like the characters. This fiction book is a Tom Clancy meets Jerry Jenkins at corner cafe and decided to write a book together (minus the language of course). A couple of the characters are a little stale and contrived, but that's what made the character's growth seem real. I ordering the next book in the series to see what happens.
September 28, 2012
From page one, this thriller of a book sucked me right in. It did keep me wondering (read:worrying) if something like this could really happen to America. As I was reading this, my nephew was watching the '80's movie Red Dawn. I told him, "If you like that movie, you have to read this!"
I'm glad they gave us that epilogue, it'll keep until the next book comes out in, wait what?... Fall 2013? (Maybe I could get advance copy so I won't have to wait that long, hmmm?)
I'm glad they gave us that epilogue, it'll keep until the next book comes out in, wait what?... Fall 2013? (Maybe I could get advance copy so I won't have to wait that long, hmmm?)
September 18, 2013
I absolutely loved everything about this book! I was glued to the pages and could not put it down! Love that it is not only filled with awesome characters, but suspense and action as well. How refreshing to read this kind of book and have absolutely NO cussing, nudity or anything else inappropriate! The whole time I was reading it, I felt as if I were there....or watching a great movie! Looking forward to the sequel.
August 10, 2015
I greatly enjoyed the book and it was pretty easy to speed through in a short amount of time. I can't quite give it 5 stars though because there was some pretty sizable plot holes. Mostly they were explained by "previous administrations doing xyz..." but all in all, still a great story. Looking forward to book 2.
June 9, 2013
The book was excellent! I couldn't put it down. The main characters of Jon, Megan, and Boz are believable. The storyline grabed my attention from the beginning and held it throughtout the entire book. I can't wait for book 2!
February 6, 2014
This book is great! It has a very interesting premise that is very plausible and keeps you guessing what is going to happen next. The pages practically turn themselves as you go. If you like politcal or suspense novels this one is for you. 5 Stars!
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January 15, 2015Interesting
This series was very enjoyable. It's not something I normally read. I think it also took me longer to read this book than it normally would because I read book 2 before I read book 1.
This series was very enjoyable. It's not something I normally read. I think it also took me longer to read this book than it normally would because I read book 2 before I read book 1.
October 1, 2012
*disclaimer* I won this book through the Goodreads First Reads Giveaway, but my review is 100% honest.
October 17, 2018
I couldn't put this down. When is the next being released? It's not soon enough!
April 8, 2013
Brings to mind the Left Behind series but not as well written. Still an interesting take on Bible prophesies playing out triggering a devastating war.
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