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The End
This is not your classic love story. "The End" is an ambitious and thought provoking tale set at the end of the world―filled with wars, earthquakes, flooding, and more. Shining light on some of life's most pertinent questions, this is an ambitious story of romance and adventure, with shocking events that will make you think about your personal journey on earth.
The end is near, but life and love go on in a California town. Jake Peterson is the captain of the football team, senior class president, and a good Christian guy. Jake's grandparents were killed by a drunk driver when he was 12, and because of that, he made a commitment never to drink alcohol. He falls in love with the prettiest girl in school―Katie Martin―who is in the party crowd and likes to drink.
Jake and Katie's love grows amidst their differences on drinking and during major tragedies leading up to the end of the world. During their senior year, there are earthquakes, floods, diseases, wars, political fighting, and more. They have to deal with extremist groups too. But the only thing that slows Jake and Katie's relationship is their difference of opinion about drinking.
As graduation nears, Katie gives Jake an ultimatum to break his commitment on drinking or move on.
Jake struggles to make his decision, but before he can tell Katie his answer, a major tragedy changes their relationship forever.
Katie and Jake deal with shocking events that are part of the end of the world―even stars falling from the sky. Can their love survive the most astonishing changes happening in the world?
The end is near, but life and love go on in a California town. Jake Peterson is the captain of the football team, senior class president, and a good Christian guy. Jake's grandparents were killed by a drunk driver when he was 12, and because of that, he made a commitment never to drink alcohol. He falls in love with the prettiest girl in school―Katie Martin―who is in the party crowd and likes to drink.
Jake and Katie's love grows amidst their differences on drinking and during major tragedies leading up to the end of the world. During their senior year, there are earthquakes, floods, diseases, wars, political fighting, and more. They have to deal with extremist groups too. But the only thing that slows Jake and Katie's relationship is their difference of opinion about drinking.
As graduation nears, Katie gives Jake an ultimatum to break his commitment on drinking or move on.
Jake struggles to make his decision, but before he can tell Katie his answer, a major tragedy changes their relationship forever.
Katie and Jake deal with shocking events that are part of the end of the world―even stars falling from the sky. Can their love survive the most astonishing changes happening in the world?
286 pages, Paperback
Published June 23, 2022
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About the author
John Barnes
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John Barnes is an avid writer for all types of mediums. He’s written advertisements, TV and radio spots, web sites, news stories, songs, poems and more.
THE END is his first novel and was a concept he thought of during high school. He wrote it with the intention of changing the world into a more peaceful place. I
John and his wife have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. He enjoys the outdoors, sports, art and travel.
John Barnes is an avid writer for all types of mediums. He’s written advertisements, TV and radio spots, web sites, news stories, songs, poems and more.
THE END is his first novel and was a concept he thought of during high school. He wrote it with the intention of changing the world into a more peaceful place. I
John and his wife have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. He enjoys the outdoors, sports, art and travel.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
May 28, 2022
Fun read. Quick and enjoyable! Makes you think!
June 6, 2022
Interesting and thought provoking story line. Quick enjoyable read.
June 16, 2022
Thank you for such a great read! This book really makes you think and is an enjoyable quicker read. Lots of plot twists and a good mix of thematic elements. Couldn't put it down. Highly recommend.
February 4, 2024
Very cute story! Wholesome. A beautiful weave of Christian values into an end of the world tale without being preachy. It was delightful!
June 7, 2022
Thank you, thank you NetGalley and BookBaby for granting me a copy of this fantastic book in return for my honest opinion.
I can not say enough about this book. It is absolutely incredible. The characters, plot, setting, just everything about it are great.
It is an absolute must, must read!
I highly, highly recommend.
The synopsis about the book is just a brief glimpse into this amazing novel
If I could give it 10 stars I would.
Don't miss this one!
I can not say enough about this book. It is absolutely incredible. The characters, plot, setting, just everything about it are great.
It is an absolute must, must read!
I highly, highly recommend.
The synopsis about the book is just a brief glimpse into this amazing novel
If I could give it 10 stars I would.
Don't miss this one!
September 8, 2022
This book starts calm, And boy it starts climbing. I enjoyed the book so much. That I was able to finish the book in one sitting! Kid you not! It gets you emotionally involved. It makes you like and hate characters. Then it has complete kicker. You go into this book not thinking anything. Once finished. You feel good and wonder what is next!!!!!!! Will the next book be called "The End?" Aw man I sure hope so!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks John for exercising my heart and brain! Love it! Stop reading this review and BUY IT! Excuse my grammar. I was that excited to be writing a review for this book!
July 1, 2022
This was a great read with a compelling storyline about love and kindness. I won’t give away the storyline but two high schoolers go through the challenges in the last days of earth. The message is not really about THE END, but the beginning of what God is preparing for us. I could not put the book down and finished it in a day.
August 1, 2023
The beginning of the book moved a bit slow to me. There are unexpected twists and turns. Good read for young adults.
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