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Untakenable
What would you do if your husband was missing, you don't want to be pregnant, you witness a horrific airplane accident, and you learn all babies and young children have disappeared? Twenty-eight-year-old Sarah Colton may think she is in control, but she's far from the truth, not realizing the Rapture has occurred. Enter the writer's mind as she deals with this imminent, amazing event. * Updated 2022 version of Untakenable published in 2017.
177 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2017
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C.O. Wyler
5 books50 followersBorn and raised in Southern California, Wyler is a Christian who lives in the Pacific Northwest. Having owned a business for over thirty years, she is retired and enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Check out my 4-book end-times series and DON'T BE UNTAKEN!
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October 31, 2022
A quick read and so thought provoking, I read it twice in a row. Such an interesting writing technique, making the reader part of the story. With recent updates, the timelines are so current the reader can’t help but relate.
Sarah, the main character, created her own tension by remaining too calm throughout. This was by design, and it definitely kept those pages turning.
This is a book to be shared, to generate conversation, and to wonder where today’s headlines are truly leading us. What if?
Sarah, the main character, created her own tension by remaining too calm throughout. This was by design, and it definitely kept those pages turning.
This is a book to be shared, to generate conversation, and to wonder where today’s headlines are truly leading us. What if?
July 22, 2022
As I read this book on my Kindle app, I found myself highlighting sections that I wanted to revisit and read again. This is a book that is certainly worthy of discussion, whether it be with a friend, fellow church member, or non-believer. The title UNTAKEN refers to those who are left when The Rapture occurs. They are the people who haven't accepted Christ and are thus left behind, or untaken when Jesus Christ comes again.
It's apparent that author C.O. Wyler put a lot of thought and effort into developing a story that offers mystery, belief, disbelief, hope, and despair. The characters are very realistic as they face an event that is life-changing and we witness their struggles to understand what is happening. Yes, some of it might be considered speculative or personal interpretation but Wyler uses scripture from the King James Bible to support the story that she is telling. She definitely succeeds and she does it without being pushy or overbearing! I feel that seeds may have been planted for those who aren't familiar with God's Word and questions answered for those who have doubted that Heaven exists and The Rapture will occur.
UNTAKEN: 12 Hours Following the Rapture is a thought-provoking novel and I recommend it to all who enjoy Christian fiction.
I received a copy of this book from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.
It's apparent that author C.O. Wyler put a lot of thought and effort into developing a story that offers mystery, belief, disbelief, hope, and despair. The characters are very realistic as they face an event that is life-changing and we witness their struggles to understand what is happening. Yes, some of it might be considered speculative or personal interpretation but Wyler uses scripture from the King James Bible to support the story that she is telling. She definitely succeeds and she does it without being pushy or overbearing! I feel that seeds may have been planted for those who aren't familiar with God's Word and questions answered for those who have doubted that Heaven exists and The Rapture will occur.
UNTAKEN: 12 Hours Following the Rapture is a thought-provoking novel and I recommend it to all who enjoy Christian fiction.
I received a copy of this book from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.
August 11, 2022
Untakenable is a book that once you pick it up, you want to read it to the end. Reading it with a friend is even better because it’s one you want to discuss as you’re reading. It definitely makes one think about the 12 hours directly after the rapture. What will happen? What will it be like? The characters involved were very believable – we all have some in our families I’m thinking. The descriptions were spot on – I felt as though I was living moment to moment with Sarah. It was unlike any other book I’ve read, with many turns that I didn’t see coming. Definitely a page turner.
I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review.
I received this book for free in exchange for my honest review.
May 7, 2017
Self-absorbed Valley girl Sarah Colton is very sure of her life and her ambitions in her tightly controlled world. In a gossipy, confidential conversation, Sarah shares her point of view on everything from her relationship with her oh-so-perfect sister to her meddling, proselyting aunt by marriage. An argument with Amy, her husband's "holier than thou" aunt, has resulted in a heated fight with him. Sarah calmly complains, taking the reader deep into her world in this cozy evening as she dries her dishes. There is one thing for certain: Sarah is in control, and that's all that matters to her.
There is a loud noise, and things start to change rapidly, throwing Sarah's universe on its axis forever. I won't spoil the twist, but there is one in this thought-provoking story, that you won't see coming.
Gripping and well written, the book held my interest for ninety tense minutes. The only complaint I had was Sarah and her various friends’ rather clinical reactions as their world disintegrates. This is a book about reflection and faith. Wyler's concern is for the emptiness of life without the acceptance and peace of belief.
There is a loud noise, and things start to change rapidly, throwing Sarah's universe on its axis forever. I won't spoil the twist, but there is one in this thought-provoking story, that you won't see coming.
Gripping and well written, the book held my interest for ninety tense minutes. The only complaint I had was Sarah and her various friends’ rather clinical reactions as their world disintegrates. This is a book about reflection and faith. Wyler's concern is for the emptiness of life without the acceptance and peace of belief.
July 17, 2023
At times it gives me chills when I think of how it may feel to someone who gets left behind when Christ calls His followers Home. I even wrote a skit on the subject which was performed many years ago at my church at the time. I had characters including a choir member, a teen, an usher and a few others who were left behind at church.
Author C.O. Wyler has created a main character who is oblivious that she is living in this changed world devoid of God's goodness. Sarah is self-absorbed young woman who the reader gets to view her world through her mind. We 'see' her actions and hear her every thought. This is a very different way to take part in a story. Quite frankly, she is an awful person. Her husband's Aunt Amy, a Christian, is the bane of her existence and a sure-fire detriment to their marriage. Sarah takes pleasure in belittling the faith the woman holds dearly. This results in a terrible argument with her husband who leaves the room and goes to his office, abandoning her for hours. The reader enters the story just after the blow-up.
Those of us who believe in this incredible event surely ponder now and then how it will be viewed and how those who are Untaken will explain away the disappearance of a huge number of people.
This story definitely made me think. I was immediately discussing portions of it with family members. I think it is a great spark for discussions with Christians and nonbelievers. I really appreciate that the author gifted me with a copy. This is my unsolicited opinion about it. It's the kind of story you can't keep to yourself.
Author C.O. Wyler has created a main character who is oblivious that she is living in this changed world devoid of God's goodness. Sarah is self-absorbed young woman who the reader gets to view her world through her mind. We 'see' her actions and hear her every thought. This is a very different way to take part in a story. Quite frankly, she is an awful person. Her husband's Aunt Amy, a Christian, is the bane of her existence and a sure-fire detriment to their marriage. Sarah takes pleasure in belittling the faith the woman holds dearly. This results in a terrible argument with her husband who leaves the room and goes to his office, abandoning her for hours. The reader enters the story just after the blow-up.
Those of us who believe in this incredible event surely ponder now and then how it will be viewed and how those who are Untaken will explain away the disappearance of a huge number of people.
This story definitely made me think. I was immediately discussing portions of it with family members. I think it is a great spark for discussions with Christians and nonbelievers. I really appreciate that the author gifted me with a copy. This is my unsolicited opinion about it. It's the kind of story you can't keep to yourself.
December 22, 2025
I was not a fan of this one. I've read several books that take us through a potential Rapture. While the premise of the story is there, I did not like how anything was portrayed throughout the entirety of the book. The main character's POV was distracting, it was very hard to connect with her or anyone that was portrayed. Let alone her pompous attitude about everything. Including those that were raptured.
It was also way to political ... which, for me, religion and politics need to stay separated. As something as universal as the rapture to Christians and non-believers alike ... you don't want to feel attacked because of what side of the isle you stand on. And to insinuate one side is less likely to be accepted into heaven than the other ... SHAME ON YOU!
I won't be reading the rest of these.
It was also way to political ... which, for me, religion and politics need to stay separated. As something as universal as the rapture to Christians and non-believers alike ... you don't want to feel attacked because of what side of the isle you stand on. And to insinuate one side is less likely to be accepted into heaven than the other ... SHAME ON YOU!
I won't be reading the rest of these.
August 19, 2022
"Untaken" by author C.O. Wyler is a thought provoking contemporary Christian novel about what happens right after the rapture for those not taken, the untakens. It takes a straightforward, no tiptoeing around, look at the chaos and confusion that might be happening after Christ calls His children home.
This is the tale of photojournalist, Sarah who is married to Dennis. Each chapter is dedicated to a person she is interacting with or discusses. Dennis and his brother are raised by their Aunt Amy after their parents die. Sarah cannot get along with the aunt for obvious reasons once you get involved in the book.
Author Wyler has a unique writing style. It has a nice flow and is easy to understand. This book is written in a narrative. Sarah tells her story and even asks the reader questions as if in a real conversation. Descriptions are on point and will put readers in the midst of the action. Readers will be able to visualize what is written easily. Characters are identifiable either as someone you know or with traits you have yourself.
Wyler mixes intrigue, hope, mystery, and twists and turns to make this book unlike anything I have read. It is about Heaven, God, and redemption, and has readers pondering if they would be taken or untaken. Scripture from the King James Version is lightly sprinkled making this a nice book for a seeker or fledgling Christian. It isn't a pushy or in your face type of Christian book.
I would highly recommend this book. Get a reading buddy, too. This is a book you will want to discuss after reading. Unfortunately there are no discussion questions in the back, but don't worry. Readers will have no trouble keeping a conversation going. A reading group would benefit from this choice, also. I rated this 5 out of 5 stars. I received a copy from the author but was under no obligation to submit a review. This is my honest opinion.
This is the tale of photojournalist, Sarah who is married to Dennis. Each chapter is dedicated to a person she is interacting with or discusses. Dennis and his brother are raised by their Aunt Amy after their parents die. Sarah cannot get along with the aunt for obvious reasons once you get involved in the book.
Author Wyler has a unique writing style. It has a nice flow and is easy to understand. This book is written in a narrative. Sarah tells her story and even asks the reader questions as if in a real conversation. Descriptions are on point and will put readers in the midst of the action. Readers will be able to visualize what is written easily. Characters are identifiable either as someone you know or with traits you have yourself.
Wyler mixes intrigue, hope, mystery, and twists and turns to make this book unlike anything I have read. It is about Heaven, God, and redemption, and has readers pondering if they would be taken or untaken. Scripture from the King James Version is lightly sprinkled making this a nice book for a seeker or fledgling Christian. It isn't a pushy or in your face type of Christian book.
I would highly recommend this book. Get a reading buddy, too. This is a book you will want to discuss after reading. Unfortunately there are no discussion questions in the back, but don't worry. Readers will have no trouble keeping a conversation going. A reading group would benefit from this choice, also. I rated this 5 out of 5 stars. I received a copy from the author but was under no obligation to submit a review. This is my honest opinion.
March 16, 2025
Untaken
by C.O. Wyler
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5/5
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because C.O. Wyler's "Untaken" is less a gentle Sunday stroll and more a runaway shopping cart hurtling down a hill paved with existential dread and a side of "wait, did that really just happen?"
Imagine this: you're having a day. You know, the usual. Your husband's gone AWOL, your internal monologue is screaming about the potential for unwanted procreation, and then, just to add a cherry on top of this sundae of chaos, a plane plummets from the sky like a metal bird that forgot how to fly. Oh, and did I mention all the babies and toddlers have vanished? Yeah, that too.
Sarah Colton, our protagonist, is basically the human embodiment of a question mark. She's got that "I thought I had my life together" vibe, which, let's be honest, we've all felt at some point. But Wyler doesn't let Sarah wallow in her confusion for long. Instead, she's thrust into a world where the Rapture happened, and she, bless her heart, missed the celestial bus.
Wyler's writing is like a mischievous imp, constantly poking you with "what if" scenarios. It's witty, it's sharp, and it's got a knack for turning the apocalyptic into something weirdly relatable. Sarah's internal dialogue is a goldmine of sarcastic observations and genuine bewilderment, making her a character you can't help but root for, even when she's making questionable decisions (and let's face it, in the apocalypse, everyone makes questionable decisions).
The book plays with the concept of the Rapture in a way that's both thought-provoking and, dare I say, entertaining. It's not preachy, but it does make you ponder those big, existential questions. Like, what would you do if you were left behind? Would you panic-buy canned goods? Start a cult? Or just try to find a decent cup of coffee?
"Untaken" isn't just about the end of the world; it's about Sarah's journey to find her place in a world that's been turned upside down. It's about questioning faith, dealing with loss, and figuring out how to survive when everything you thought you knew has been ripped away. And it does all of this with a healthy dose of dark humor and a plot that keeps you guessing until the very end.
So, if you're looking for a book that will make you laugh, think, and maybe even question your own preparedness for the apocalypse, "Untaken" is your ticket. Just remember to keep your seatbelt fastened, because this ride is wild.
by C.O. Wyler
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5/5
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because C.O. Wyler's "Untaken" is less a gentle Sunday stroll and more a runaway shopping cart hurtling down a hill paved with existential dread and a side of "wait, did that really just happen?"
Imagine this: you're having a day. You know, the usual. Your husband's gone AWOL, your internal monologue is screaming about the potential for unwanted procreation, and then, just to add a cherry on top of this sundae of chaos, a plane plummets from the sky like a metal bird that forgot how to fly. Oh, and did I mention all the babies and toddlers have vanished? Yeah, that too.
Sarah Colton, our protagonist, is basically the human embodiment of a question mark. She's got that "I thought I had my life together" vibe, which, let's be honest, we've all felt at some point. But Wyler doesn't let Sarah wallow in her confusion for long. Instead, she's thrust into a world where the Rapture happened, and she, bless her heart, missed the celestial bus.
Wyler's writing is like a mischievous imp, constantly poking you with "what if" scenarios. It's witty, it's sharp, and it's got a knack for turning the apocalyptic into something weirdly relatable. Sarah's internal dialogue is a goldmine of sarcastic observations and genuine bewilderment, making her a character you can't help but root for, even when she's making questionable decisions (and let's face it, in the apocalypse, everyone makes questionable decisions).
The book plays with the concept of the Rapture in a way that's both thought-provoking and, dare I say, entertaining. It's not preachy, but it does make you ponder those big, existential questions. Like, what would you do if you were left behind? Would you panic-buy canned goods? Start a cult? Or just try to find a decent cup of coffee?
"Untaken" isn't just about the end of the world; it's about Sarah's journey to find her place in a world that's been turned upside down. It's about questioning faith, dealing with loss, and figuring out how to survive when everything you thought you knew has been ripped away. And it does all of this with a healthy dose of dark humor and a plot that keeps you guessing until the very end.
So, if you're looking for a book that will make you laugh, think, and maybe even question your own preparedness for the apocalypse, "Untaken" is your ticket. Just remember to keep your seatbelt fastened, because this ride is wild.
December 3, 2025
Review of Untaken
Author CO Wyler
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What a truly incredible and interesting story by CO Wyler of Sarah unaware of the occurrence of the Pre-tribulation Rapture.
I certainly didn't know what to expect from this book, but I was completely taken in, captured, and totally engrossed in this enthralling experience.
From the start you enter the mind of Sarah, as she reveals her thoughts, what she's doing, and everything that's going on around her, and her relationships with her husband Denny, his overbearing aunt Amy, and her family and friends.
Sarah tests positive for an unwanted pregnancy, and is debating what course of action to take when she witnesses a plane crashing into a field nearby their condo.
She soon discovers it's just one of so many worldwide catastrophic and disastrous events, death and children, some young and elderly disappear including Denny leaving her distraught. Many are left behind the "Untaken", leaving Sarah wondering if this is a dream or for real, not in realisation of the Rapture.
This is a book for believers and I recommend it for non-believers in God, a beginning of the end?
I have to say I have never read a book like this, so different from my norm, and I find myself looking forward to reading the sequel Untaken Too.
An exceptionally well-written story that piques the imagination and interest, and fantastically portrayed characters and settings.
I found myself loving this book.
Author CO Wyler
Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What a truly incredible and interesting story by CO Wyler of Sarah unaware of the occurrence of the Pre-tribulation Rapture.
I certainly didn't know what to expect from this book, but I was completely taken in, captured, and totally engrossed in this enthralling experience.
From the start you enter the mind of Sarah, as she reveals her thoughts, what she's doing, and everything that's going on around her, and her relationships with her husband Denny, his overbearing aunt Amy, and her family and friends.
Sarah tests positive for an unwanted pregnancy, and is debating what course of action to take when she witnesses a plane crashing into a field nearby their condo.
She soon discovers it's just one of so many worldwide catastrophic and disastrous events, death and children, some young and elderly disappear including Denny leaving her distraught. Many are left behind the "Untaken", leaving Sarah wondering if this is a dream or for real, not in realisation of the Rapture.
This is a book for believers and I recommend it for non-believers in God, a beginning of the end?
I have to say I have never read a book like this, so different from my norm, and I find myself looking forward to reading the sequel Untaken Too.
An exceptionally well-written story that piques the imagination and interest, and fantastically portrayed characters and settings.
I found myself loving this book.
January 2, 2023
WOW!
Its a different look at the Rapture and I really liked how the Author looked at it from the perspective of one who is "UNTAKEN"! Trying to figure out how to send my lost loved ones a copy of it and more importantly get them to actually read it!!! Thankful for my relationship with Jesus and knowing that I will NOT be UNTAKEN!
Its a different look at the Rapture and I really liked how the Author looked at it from the perspective of one who is "UNTAKEN"! Trying to figure out how to send my lost loved ones a copy of it and more importantly get them to actually read it!!! Thankful for my relationship with Jesus and knowing that I will NOT be UNTAKEN!
December 10, 2023
Thought-provoking
From the very beginning, this book grabs you. Seeing life from the inside looking out--in someone else's head. Throughout the book, you are made to think. EVERYONE should read this book and pass it on.
From the very beginning, this book grabs you. Seeing life from the inside looking out--in someone else's head. Throughout the book, you are made to think. EVERYONE should read this book and pass it on.
April 4, 2025
A page turner that pulls you into the story,as if you're really there, and leaves you wanting more.
May 2, 2018
There are so many things I love about this book, starting with the subject: What will it be like for those who are left behind when the Rapture occurs? What might they think about what has happened? How might they react?
What born-again Christian has not thought about these things in the face of beloved unbelievers’ stubborn resistance to the good news of Jesus Christ? Wyler tells us what she thinks, and I suspect she’s right.
To be honest, I didn’t like narrator Sarah Colton very much, but I think that’s because she reminded me of myself before I came to Christ (and sometimes since then, I’m ashamed to admit). She’s a self-absorbed feminist atheist, viewing the world through her own selfish eyes. Just one example: When a plane crashes near her home, the ambitious photojournalist grabs her equipment and races to capture the scene on video. Her motive? “This will make me famous. Sarah Colton has arrived …” (location 736).
The author’s presentation of Sarah is consistent from start to finish. More than once, I wondered how someone so familiar with what Scripture says about everything from salvation to the Rapture could also have such accurate insight into a feminist atheist’s thinking. It’s really a brilliant character sketch.
I also appreciate Wyler’s generous use of foreshadowing. It’s fairly subtle; there’s none of the obvious “you could hear her coming in her wooden shoes” foretelling. But it’s the sort of thing that makes this reader’s heart smile when it plays itself out.
Then there’s the pacing. It’s flawless. The author continually turns up the tension and then gives the reader a breather with detours into less intense territory. For instance, in location 751, Sarah is rushing out to capture the aftermath of the crash on camera. Her heart is pounding, and so is mine. She takes this opportunity to tell us about her witnessing the convenience-store shooting of the governor’s son. Not a pleasant diversion, to be sure; but it’s in the past and Sarah has clearly survived the incident, so it lets the reader relax for a few moments.
But not for long. Wyler ramps it up again in short order, keeping my pulse racing and my eyes leaping through page after digital page.
As a result, I found it difficult to set this book aside. That may be due in part to the author’s use of the present tense throughout. Interestingly, I’m not at all a fan of present-tense novels; in the past, it has always struck me as gimmicky. But not in this case. The present tense is integral to the story. And Wyler handled it so transparently that I didn’t even notice it until I was halfway through the book.
But perhaps my favorite thing about Untakenable is Sarah’s voice. This book is not simply written in the first person; it is written to the reader. Sarah holds a running conversation with you from beginning to end. She asks you what you think, and if you saw, heard, or felt what she did. She wonders if you’re still with her, or have abandoned her, as of course you are free to do. She invites you to tell her what you would do if you were in her shoes.
She gets kind of personal, too. In the aforementioned scene when she’s racing to the crash site, she asks, “Are you keeping up with me? I do not know what shape you are in healthwise, but step it up as we must get to the scene before anyone else does.”
Sarah even admonishes the reader a time or two for failing to help her. “Are you here with me?” she asks at location 1784. “But why do I bother asking you? You have been of no help since we started this relationship.”
It’s crazy and I found it endearing. Since there’s nothing new under the sun, as Solomon told us in Ecclesiastes, I suppose that other writers have pioneered this technique. But I’d certainly never seen it. In fact, I’ve never read anything quite like Untakenable.
A bonus: Wyler closes with an interesting discussion of the choices she made in writing the story and an appeal for the reader to believe on Christ. She also includes Bible passages describing the Rapture and God’s plan of salvation.
Bottom line: This is an irresistible book that I think virtually any true believer would thoroughly enjoy--one that all unbelievers really should read and ponder, before it’s too late.
What born-again Christian has not thought about these things in the face of beloved unbelievers’ stubborn resistance to the good news of Jesus Christ? Wyler tells us what she thinks, and I suspect she’s right.
To be honest, I didn’t like narrator Sarah Colton very much, but I think that’s because she reminded me of myself before I came to Christ (and sometimes since then, I’m ashamed to admit). She’s a self-absorbed feminist atheist, viewing the world through her own selfish eyes. Just one example: When a plane crashes near her home, the ambitious photojournalist grabs her equipment and races to capture the scene on video. Her motive? “This will make me famous. Sarah Colton has arrived …” (location 736).
The author’s presentation of Sarah is consistent from start to finish. More than once, I wondered how someone so familiar with what Scripture says about everything from salvation to the Rapture could also have such accurate insight into a feminist atheist’s thinking. It’s really a brilliant character sketch.
I also appreciate Wyler’s generous use of foreshadowing. It’s fairly subtle; there’s none of the obvious “you could hear her coming in her wooden shoes” foretelling. But it’s the sort of thing that makes this reader’s heart smile when it plays itself out.
Then there’s the pacing. It’s flawless. The author continually turns up the tension and then gives the reader a breather with detours into less intense territory. For instance, in location 751, Sarah is rushing out to capture the aftermath of the crash on camera. Her heart is pounding, and so is mine. She takes this opportunity to tell us about her witnessing the convenience-store shooting of the governor’s son. Not a pleasant diversion, to be sure; but it’s in the past and Sarah has clearly survived the incident, so it lets the reader relax for a few moments.
But not for long. Wyler ramps it up again in short order, keeping my pulse racing and my eyes leaping through page after digital page.
As a result, I found it difficult to set this book aside. That may be due in part to the author’s use of the present tense throughout. Interestingly, I’m not at all a fan of present-tense novels; in the past, it has always struck me as gimmicky. But not in this case. The present tense is integral to the story. And Wyler handled it so transparently that I didn’t even notice it until I was halfway through the book.
But perhaps my favorite thing about Untakenable is Sarah’s voice. This book is not simply written in the first person; it is written to the reader. Sarah holds a running conversation with you from beginning to end. She asks you what you think, and if you saw, heard, or felt what she did. She wonders if you’re still with her, or have abandoned her, as of course you are free to do. She invites you to tell her what you would do if you were in her shoes.
She gets kind of personal, too. In the aforementioned scene when she’s racing to the crash site, she asks, “Are you keeping up with me? I do not know what shape you are in healthwise, but step it up as we must get to the scene before anyone else does.”
Sarah even admonishes the reader a time or two for failing to help her. “Are you here with me?” she asks at location 1784. “But why do I bother asking you? You have been of no help since we started this relationship.”
It’s crazy and I found it endearing. Since there’s nothing new under the sun, as Solomon told us in Ecclesiastes, I suppose that other writers have pioneered this technique. But I’d certainly never seen it. In fact, I’ve never read anything quite like Untakenable.
A bonus: Wyler closes with an interesting discussion of the choices she made in writing the story and an appeal for the reader to believe on Christ. She also includes Bible passages describing the Rapture and God’s plan of salvation.
Bottom line: This is an irresistible book that I think virtually any true believer would thoroughly enjoy--one that all unbelievers really should read and ponder, before it’s too late.
July 24, 2024
This book gives a great illustration of the World during and right after the rapture. The main character is a non-believer married to a believer. Some of the topics in this book are thought provoking and sensitive. The author does a great job creating a chaotic image of a post rapture world. I enjoyed watching Sarah as she asks questions and tries to piece everything together. This is a great read for believers and non-believers.
December 21, 2022
Food for thought.....
Perfect way to get non-believers to think about their rejection of God. May this small novel, thru the Holy Spirit, speak to millions and SAVE them!
Perfect way to get non-believers to think about their rejection of God. May this small novel, thru the Holy Spirit, speak to millions and SAVE them!
December 20, 2022
Eye Opening
Christian and on Christian alike would do well to read this book. Draw your own conclusions. God is real and His words are true. Are you prepared?
Christian and on Christian alike would do well to read this book. Draw your own conclusions. God is real and His words are true. Are you prepared?
December 23, 2019
This was a very different account of the Rapture from any other I’ve read. I was a big fan of Hal Lindsey growing up and any prophecy books I could find. Of course you have to take into account the speculation aspect since hopefully it hasn’t happened yet.
The main character Sarah is self absorbed and all about what’s happening to her. Her husband seems to be in his own little world himself. In the drop of a hat her husband disappears, she finds she’s pregnant and two little girls vanish that she had watched outside her kitchen window swinging and having lots of fun. She hears the mother calling for them and then a large plane crashes close by and Sarah runs to grab her professional camera. This will make her famous she thinks.
All this is told from Sarah’s point of view to the reader or it could even be considered a journal writing that she is writing as these things begin to happen. If I thought it would change many hearts and minds I’d be buying up truckloads of this book but some will still remain hard hearted in spite of the message. The author does include the plan of salvation at the end. Talk of the rapture between myself and my 12 year old daughter changed my 6 year old son’s heart. I know his salvation was real because wisdom began coming out of that little boys mouth that could only be from the Holy Spirit. There is still hope for many others.
I won this ebook in a contest but was not required to write a review positive or otherwise.
The main character Sarah is self absorbed and all about what’s happening to her. Her husband seems to be in his own little world himself. In the drop of a hat her husband disappears, she finds she’s pregnant and two little girls vanish that she had watched outside her kitchen window swinging and having lots of fun. She hears the mother calling for them and then a large plane crashes close by and Sarah runs to grab her professional camera. This will make her famous she thinks.
All this is told from Sarah’s point of view to the reader or it could even be considered a journal writing that she is writing as these things begin to happen. If I thought it would change many hearts and minds I’d be buying up truckloads of this book but some will still remain hard hearted in spite of the message. The author does include the plan of salvation at the end. Talk of the rapture between myself and my 12 year old daughter changed my 6 year old son’s heart. I know his salvation was real because wisdom began coming out of that little boys mouth that could only be from the Holy Spirit. There is still hope for many others.
I won this ebook in a contest but was not required to write a review positive or otherwise.
July 22, 2022
This was a very different account of the Rapture from any other I’ve read. I was a big fan of Hal Lindsey growing up and any prophecy books I could find. Of course you have to take into account the speculation aspect since hopefully it hasn’t happened yet.
The main character Sarah is self absorbed and all about what’s happening to her. Her husband seems to be in his own little world himself. In the drop of a hat her husband disappears, she finds she’s pregnant and two little girls vanish that she had watched outside her kitchen window swinging and having lots of fun. She hears the mother calling for them and then a large plane crashes close by and Sarah runs to grab her professional camera. This will make her famous she thinks.
All this is told from Sarah’s point of view to the reader or it could even be considered a journal writing that she is writing as these things begin to happen. If I thought it would change many hearts and minds I’d be buying up truckloads of this book but some will still remain hard hearted in spite of the message. The author does include the plan of salvation at the end. Talk of the rapture between myself and my 12 year old daughter changed my 6 year old son’s heart. I know his salvation was real because wisdom began coming out of that little boys mouth that could only be from the Holy Spirit. There is still hope for many others.
I won this ebook in a contest but was not required to write a review positive or otherwise.
The main character Sarah is self absorbed and all about what’s happening to her. Her husband seems to be in his own little world himself. In the drop of a hat her husband disappears, she finds she’s pregnant and two little girls vanish that she had watched outside her kitchen window swinging and having lots of fun. She hears the mother calling for them and then a large plane crashes close by and Sarah runs to grab her professional camera. This will make her famous she thinks.
All this is told from Sarah’s point of view to the reader or it could even be considered a journal writing that she is writing as these things begin to happen. If I thought it would change many hearts and minds I’d be buying up truckloads of this book but some will still remain hard hearted in spite of the message. The author does include the plan of salvation at the end. Talk of the rapture between myself and my 12 year old daughter changed my 6 year old son’s heart. I know his salvation was real because wisdom began coming out of that little boys mouth that could only be from the Holy Spirit. There is still hope for many others.
I won this ebook in a contest but was not required to write a review positive or otherwise.
July 25, 2022
Are you listening?
This is a thought provoking story! I got to listen to some ones thoughts of how she could take care of herself and wasn't afraid to tell you she didn't want or need to hear what would be coming in the future. Let's see if you can read this entire book and then decide if YOU could be an "Untakeable" ...
This is a thought provoking story! I got to listen to some ones thoughts of how she could take care of herself and wasn't afraid to tell you she didn't want or need to hear what would be coming in the future. Let's see if you can read this entire book and then decide if YOU could be an "Untakeable" ...
May 6, 2017
Untakenable by C.O. Wyler is a thought provoking book about what life might look like for those who are left behind when the Rapture occurs. Self-absorbed, unemotional photojournalist, Sarah, is fuming about her husband's aunt who is always preaching hell-fire and damnation, facing an unwanted pregnancy and then finds herself alone, her husband gone. Is he just out to blow off the steam of their argument or has he, too, vanished? Using a monologue point of view, Sarah tells the reader, her new best friend, all about her troubles and how she is in control. She has to be. Right? This well-written yet gritty story brings a sobering look at what could very well happen when those who believe in Christ are caught up to be with Him in Heaven. With vivid descriptions of the ensuing chaos and mayhem, realistic characters exhibiting raw emotions, and the desperate despair of realizing one is untakenable this riveting story not only grabs one's attention from the outset but continues long after the book is finished. The author does not finish the book without hope. She pointedly brings to the reader the question of what to do with this information and the knowledge that God is at work in our lives and wants each of us to spend eternity with Him.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author. I was not required to write a review and the opinions are my own.
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author. I was not required to write a review and the opinions are my own.
August 12, 2024
Really Awful Book
The premise of this book was what caught my attention, but it was a horrible story. I am a true Christian, and believe in the impending rapture. But where this author failed, was so very bad, I hope no one gives it to a loved one, in hopes of frightening them into salvation. Could the author not have even one example of a fruit-bearing Christian? Rather than drawing any characters toward Christ, by being an example of Jesus' loving kindness, her two biggest examples are, 1.) a self-righteous, judgemental woman and, 2.) a self-centered man who didn't try to win his wife to the Lord by being what the Bible calls a saved husband to be. If this is how the author perceives Christians to be, good grief! Please, please DO NOT give this book to unbelievers! It is very dark and depressing, and MANIPULATIVE. Jesus never played on people's emotions, to frighten them into accepting Him! He drew them to Him by stating facts about our sin nature, what one must do to be saved, and forgiving their sins when they repented. Sprinkling a few Scriptures into the book does nothing to redeem it. And if you're going to include a depiction of Hell, why not use the Bible? Just because you don't like the fires of Hell, does not make it okay to change the description that JESUS Himself gave in the Bible!
The premise of this book was what caught my attention, but it was a horrible story. I am a true Christian, and believe in the impending rapture. But where this author failed, was so very bad, I hope no one gives it to a loved one, in hopes of frightening them into salvation. Could the author not have even one example of a fruit-bearing Christian? Rather than drawing any characters toward Christ, by being an example of Jesus' loving kindness, her two biggest examples are, 1.) a self-righteous, judgemental woman and, 2.) a self-centered man who didn't try to win his wife to the Lord by being what the Bible calls a saved husband to be. If this is how the author perceives Christians to be, good grief! Please, please DO NOT give this book to unbelievers! It is very dark and depressing, and MANIPULATIVE. Jesus never played on people's emotions, to frighten them into accepting Him! He drew them to Him by stating facts about our sin nature, what one must do to be saved, and forgiving their sins when they repented. Sprinkling a few Scriptures into the book does nothing to redeem it. And if you're going to include a depiction of Hell, why not use the Bible? Just because you don't like the fires of Hell, does not make it okay to change the description that JESUS Himself gave in the Bible!
May 25, 2017
As I read this book on my Kindle app, I found myself highlighting sections that I wanted to revisit and read again. The author has written a book that is certainly worthy of discussion, whether it be with a friend, a fellow church member or a non-believer. The title 'Untakenable' refers to those who are left when The Rapture occurs. They are the people who haven't accepted Christ and are thus left behind, or untaken, when Jesus Christ comes again.
It is apparent that author Constance Wyler has put a lot of thought and effort into developing this story that offers mystery, belief, disbelief, hope and despair. The characters are very realistic as they face an event that is life changing and we witness their struggles to understand what is happening. Yes, some of it might be considered speculative or Wyler's personal interpretation but she uses scripture from the King James Bible to support the story that she is telling and she has been able to do this without being overbearing or pushy.
I feel that Constance Wyler has been able to plant seeds for those who aren't familiar with God's Word and perhaps answered the questions of those who have doubted that Heaven exists and The Rapture will occur. I will certainly recommend that others read 'Untakenable'.
It is apparent that author Constance Wyler has put a lot of thought and effort into developing this story that offers mystery, belief, disbelief, hope and despair. The characters are very realistic as they face an event that is life changing and we witness their struggles to understand what is happening. Yes, some of it might be considered speculative or Wyler's personal interpretation but she uses scripture from the King James Bible to support the story that she is telling and she has been able to do this without being overbearing or pushy.
I feel that Constance Wyler has been able to plant seeds for those who aren't familiar with God's Word and perhaps answered the questions of those who have doubted that Heaven exists and The Rapture will occur. I will certainly recommend that others read 'Untakenable'.
December 14, 2022
Untaken
I am a Christian and have taught many Sunday school classes for many years. I am very familiar with the Bible but this book has given me some different ideas about how the Rapture might be. It was very interesting and I thank you.
I am a Christian and have taught many Sunday school classes for many years. I am very familiar with the Bible but this book has given me some different ideas about how the Rapture might be. It was very interesting and I thank you.
July 15, 2022
I was torn between annoyed, sympathetic and fascinated as the writer let me live inside Sarah's head. I don't think I've ever read a book written from this point of view. It gave me a chance to experience her emotions as Sarah's world view begin to fall apart. As we got closer to the end, I was beginning to feel compassion towards Sarah. The ending was very well done, but I don't want to give anything away. I especially liked that the author revealed something about herself in the last chapter, "Me."
September 1, 2022
"Untaken" written by C.O. Wyler, is a modern-day story that pulls us in. We don't just read this story, we live it! Sarah, (the main character), talks directly to us, the reader, asking questions throughout her narrative. She is rather demanding, expecting answers and desiring the reader to agree with her way of thinking.
Sarah is a twenty-eight-year-old, married, self-absorbed, career woman. She is strong in her belief that she is a good person and proud that she keeps the Ten Commandments, well, the ones she agrees with anyway. Her hubby, Denny, is also a good person. But, his Aunt Amy, she is not a good person. She spends much of her time trying to change the belief systems of the people around her. For some reason Aunt Amy desires to change Sarah, spewing out Bible verses and telling her she will pray for her, which is the last thing Sarah wants to hear. Because she is doing JUST FINE the way she is.
But is Sarah really just fine? In one twelve-hour period of her life, we follow her around, seeing what really goes on in Sarah’s mind. And it isn’t as pretty as she likes to think. She is angry with Denny as he has gone and secluded himself in his home office leaving her alone with her frustration. As she is ranting, she hears a very loud noise and then notices an airplane crash-landing very near her townhouse, which, by the way, she has decorated beautifully. She contacts her boss and confirms that she will be out getting pictures, then hurries outside, making sure that you are still with her. What she sees is horrifying and she talks to you even more as she is struggling with what she is seeing all around her. A shoe with a foot, but no leg. Eye glasses. Clothing. Shocking. Disturbing. Things.
There is one survivor on the plane, a teenage boy, and he tells some stories Sarah doesn’t really believe. Stories like the man sitting next to him just disappeared, gone in an instant. The pilot disappeared too. His clothes are there, but no body. Sarah brings the teen into her home and lets him clean up and call his parents. As she talks with him and watches some live news, she learns all sorts of people are missing. Adults, children, babies.
Untaken is an unbelievable and shocking story about many people disappearing and many others being left behind, untaken. There are several different thoughts about how and why this happened. Were those that are gone being punished and the untaken the good people? Or the opposite? Sarah keeps talking to us, at us, asking questions and making statements, demanding we agree with her way of thinking.
I don’t agree with Sarah, I know what has happened to all these people and it was foretold nearly two thousand years ago! This book is an easy, quick read. It is clean and appropriate for teens and up. Untaken is great for seasoned saints and unbelievers alike. It is a great look at what the world COULD look like after all the Christians are taken.
Sarah is a twenty-eight-year-old, married, self-absorbed, career woman. She is strong in her belief that she is a good person and proud that she keeps the Ten Commandments, well, the ones she agrees with anyway. Her hubby, Denny, is also a good person. But, his Aunt Amy, she is not a good person. She spends much of her time trying to change the belief systems of the people around her. For some reason Aunt Amy desires to change Sarah, spewing out Bible verses and telling her she will pray for her, which is the last thing Sarah wants to hear. Because she is doing JUST FINE the way she is.
But is Sarah really just fine? In one twelve-hour period of her life, we follow her around, seeing what really goes on in Sarah’s mind. And it isn’t as pretty as she likes to think. She is angry with Denny as he has gone and secluded himself in his home office leaving her alone with her frustration. As she is ranting, she hears a very loud noise and then notices an airplane crash-landing very near her townhouse, which, by the way, she has decorated beautifully. She contacts her boss and confirms that she will be out getting pictures, then hurries outside, making sure that you are still with her. What she sees is horrifying and she talks to you even more as she is struggling with what she is seeing all around her. A shoe with a foot, but no leg. Eye glasses. Clothing. Shocking. Disturbing. Things.
There is one survivor on the plane, a teenage boy, and he tells some stories Sarah doesn’t really believe. Stories like the man sitting next to him just disappeared, gone in an instant. The pilot disappeared too. His clothes are there, but no body. Sarah brings the teen into her home and lets him clean up and call his parents. As she talks with him and watches some live news, she learns all sorts of people are missing. Adults, children, babies.
Untaken is an unbelievable and shocking story about many people disappearing and many others being left behind, untaken. There are several different thoughts about how and why this happened. Were those that are gone being punished and the untaken the good people? Or the opposite? Sarah keeps talking to us, at us, asking questions and making statements, demanding we agree with her way of thinking.
I don’t agree with Sarah, I know what has happened to all these people and it was foretold nearly two thousand years ago! This book is an easy, quick read. It is clean and appropriate for teens and up. Untaken is great for seasoned saints and unbelievers alike. It is a great look at what the world COULD look like after all the Christians are taken.
January 23, 2023
Untaken is a bit quirky, written as an internal monologue which in fact really offers a deep insight into the characters emotions, thoughts and inner voice. You feel you really get under veneer to understand the true character. Actually a much truer insight than usual.
The book deals with some quite challenging issues - belief, relationships, unexpected pregnancy and the decisions it creates. Then the consequences of the rapture ... believers and children (including the unborn), being instantaneously taken, leaving what the world sees as loss, tragedy, death and disaster. At times the descriptions are realistic, not sugar coated, but always decent.
What follows is confusion and searching for an explanation. With all believers gone, the explanations from science, logic and conspiracy theories come thick and fast with none of them really making sense. It is quite disturbing to observe the chaos, fear, denial and ignorance.
It is interesting to consider that, whereas the world view of the rapture and its consequences are as loss and disaster, the believers view has to be the opposite. It is the next phase in what was promised in the scriptures. It should not be a surprise or unexpected.
The author is clever at weaving into the story some of the Biblical promises and prophecies about the end times, which help to frame all that is happening.
It is also an interesting observation as to how rapidly the world may fall into chaos and despair, as the face of God turns away and with it goes protection, hope and kindness...
Read the full review at https://www.robseabrook.com/untaken-c...
Thanks to the author, via Interviews and Reviews, for a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
The book deals with some quite challenging issues - belief, relationships, unexpected pregnancy and the decisions it creates. Then the consequences of the rapture ... believers and children (including the unborn), being instantaneously taken, leaving what the world sees as loss, tragedy, death and disaster. At times the descriptions are realistic, not sugar coated, but always decent.
What follows is confusion and searching for an explanation. With all believers gone, the explanations from science, logic and conspiracy theories come thick and fast with none of them really making sense. It is quite disturbing to observe the chaos, fear, denial and ignorance.
It is interesting to consider that, whereas the world view of the rapture and its consequences are as loss and disaster, the believers view has to be the opposite. It is the next phase in what was promised in the scriptures. It should not be a surprise or unexpected.
The author is clever at weaving into the story some of the Biblical promises and prophecies about the end times, which help to frame all that is happening.
It is also an interesting observation as to how rapidly the world may fall into chaos and despair, as the face of God turns away and with it goes protection, hope and kindness...
Read the full review at https://www.robseabrook.com/untaken-c...
Thanks to the author, via Interviews and Reviews, for a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
September 10, 2023
Actually gave it 4.5 stars
"Love the sinner but hate the sin."
I had originally put this on my tbr list. When I saw it as an option to review I was pretty psyched. This was an explosive/moving read. I loved the author's style and the fact she was so descriptive.
Her unique perspective of being inside the main characters mind invites the reader to really feel involved. In fact, mc even asks you questions about what you would do, how do you feel, did you see that?, are you there? This book delves into current events and things like modern inventions (smart electronics), c@vid, inflation, etc.
It is not at all what one would expect, but that's the beauty of it. Constance does a good job in depicting what it may look and seem after the rapture occurs. Her vivid details when the plane crashes makes u feel like you are there and should hold on to something to gain composure. She goes on to describe things with a sense of reality. People are disappearing and leaving their worldly belongings behind.
I think any believer or even non believer would benefit from reading Untaken. It will def implore you to reflect on your life and if you are living it the right way. Its not overly religious. I especially appreciated the few verses at the end and questions that could help you think and process the book better. It begs you to ask why were they left? Would you be?
What will your take be on this enlightening book? Follow this link for a FREE copy
https://books2read.com/untaken/
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
"Love the sinner but hate the sin."
I had originally put this on my tbr list. When I saw it as an option to review I was pretty psyched. This was an explosive/moving read. I loved the author's style and the fact she was so descriptive.
Her unique perspective of being inside the main characters mind invites the reader to really feel involved. In fact, mc even asks you questions about what you would do, how do you feel, did you see that?, are you there? This book delves into current events and things like modern inventions (smart electronics), c@vid, inflation, etc.
It is not at all what one would expect, but that's the beauty of it. Constance does a good job in depicting what it may look and seem after the rapture occurs. Her vivid details when the plane crashes makes u feel like you are there and should hold on to something to gain composure. She goes on to describe things with a sense of reality. People are disappearing and leaving their worldly belongings behind.
I think any believer or even non believer would benefit from reading Untaken. It will def implore you to reflect on your life and if you are living it the right way. Its not overly religious. I especially appreciated the few verses at the end and questions that could help you think and process the book better. It begs you to ask why were they left? Would you be?
What will your take be on this enlightening book? Follow this link for a FREE copy
https://books2read.com/untaken/
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
July 7, 2025
rounding up from 4.5 stars
This book was a little different in pacing than the first 2. Untaken 3 is written from the point of view of a teenage computer prodigy who has hacked into the Numen system. Unlike Sarah and her friends, he lives on a farm with his mom, dad, aunt, and uncle after his grandmother and cousin disappear so he isn't exposed as much to how society reacts to the disappearances.
The first part of the book reads a little slower as it recaps the first 2 books from his point of view since he can see both what Sarah is doing as well as what Numen is telling her. The suspense ramps back up in the 2nd half of the book as Jack discovers things about Numen and unites with Sarah to save her and her friends all while they are developing a relationship with God.
As usual, Ms. Wyler has left us in suspense with the end of this book and I can't wait to read the final installment in this series!
This book was a little different in pacing than the first 2. Untaken 3 is written from the point of view of a teenage computer prodigy who has hacked into the Numen system. Unlike Sarah and her friends, he lives on a farm with his mom, dad, aunt, and uncle after his grandmother and cousin disappear so he isn't exposed as much to how society reacts to the disappearances.
The first part of the book reads a little slower as it recaps the first 2 books from his point of view since he can see both what Sarah is doing as well as what Numen is telling her. The suspense ramps back up in the 2nd half of the book as Jack discovers things about Numen and unites with Sarah to save her and her friends all while they are developing a relationship with God.
As usual, Ms. Wyler has left us in suspense with the end of this book and I can't wait to read the final installment in this series!
November 17, 2022
Untaken: 12 Hours Following the Rapture
By C. O. Wyler
This book is presented in such a way as to draw the reader into the thought-processes of the main character Sarah. You see the world as she and her friends interpret it and all that is going on when suddenly millions of people disappear. I will admit to it taking me a bit to settle into the way the story is told
I admire the author’s attempt to keep her story lined up by what we know from Scripture and what Scripture leads us to believe when it does not point blank say some things.
The author does a good job of making the story relatable to our times.
This book is well-written, and I recommend it to those who believe in the Rapture and those who wish to share that belief in a non-threatening way with others.
However, if you are expecting a pat answer at the end you will get a surprise. Not unpleasant, but a surprise.
I received this book in exchange for my honest review.
By C. O. Wyler
This book is presented in such a way as to draw the reader into the thought-processes of the main character Sarah. You see the world as she and her friends interpret it and all that is going on when suddenly millions of people disappear. I will admit to it taking me a bit to settle into the way the story is told
I admire the author’s attempt to keep her story lined up by what we know from Scripture and what Scripture leads us to believe when it does not point blank say some things.
The author does a good job of making the story relatable to our times.
This book is well-written, and I recommend it to those who believe in the Rapture and those who wish to share that belief in a non-threatening way with others.
However, if you are expecting a pat answer at the end you will get a surprise. Not unpleasant, but a surprise.
I received this book in exchange for my honest review.
January 1, 2023
Un--decided
Not sure why I rated the book so high because I didn't really like it.
I guess I believe the author ultimately redeemed herself in the final chapter, as the story starts slowly and then slows down even more throughout.
Definitely not a difficult book to lay aside as it took me 4 days to finish this short book.
The style in which it is written is not good, and it's much too "girly".
Certainly not appealing to a wide variety of audience.
BUT, I truly hope YOU will read it. Doesn't take long if you stick with it, and the very ending is superb!!
Not sure why I rated the book so high because I didn't really like it.
I guess I believe the author ultimately redeemed herself in the final chapter, as the story starts slowly and then slows down even more throughout.
Definitely not a difficult book to lay aside as it took me 4 days to finish this short book.
The style in which it is written is not good, and it's much too "girly".
Certainly not appealing to a wide variety of audience.
BUT, I truly hope YOU will read it. Doesn't take long if you stick with it, and the very ending is superb!!
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