End of State

Left Behind Political #1

by Neesa Hart

From the back rooms of the U.S. government to the world stage of the United Nations, End of State explores the world of politics and government as it is changed forever by the Rapture. This new series, combining the explosiveness of the Left Behind universe with the immediacy of West Wing-style political thrills, takes the Rapture and ratchets up the tension to a fever pitch. Written by political insider Neesa Hart, who has won prestigious awards both for her writing and for her youth ministry in churches across America.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Christian, Fiction, Mystery, Religion

303 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Pseudonym: Mandalyn Kaye

In college, Hart majored in geography and international affairs and did not take any classes that would lead to a career in writing. She was inspired to become a novelist after taking a political job with Response Dynamics, Inc. writing fundraising letters. Because of this, she met many aspiring novelists and decided to try it herself.

Her political career included working for Senator Strom Thurmond, William Rehnquist confirmation hearings, and working in the White House.

She is the author of three books in the Left Behind End of State spin-off series: End of State, Impeachable Offense, and Necessary Evils. She is also a dramatist who writes, directs, and produces children's musical theatre for churches. She currently resides in Virginia.

Reviews

[Korrin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't realize that this was a series so now I'm not as disappointed. It was so similar to the Left Behind books, I was almost expecting to see Buck, Ray & all them to show up. The book was slow moving until the end...it finally got to the good stuff & then I was bummed it was the end. But now that I see there's 2 more to this, I'm eager to read them.

[Sheila · Rating 3 out of 5]

Based on the Left Behind series, this is the first book in a new series fucusing on the White House Chief of Staff and other political figures, who deal with being "left behind" and Carpathia's coming to power.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book in a three book series about the events following the rapture. It is not quite as good as the Left Behind series, but makes a very enjoyable read.

[C.L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the Left Behind series, and enjoyed this series as well.

[Ailith Twinning · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is the "B Movie" kind of fun for a while, but books stick around too long to truly enjoy them that way. The dialogue is so painfully basic and expositional -- while the narration just tells you what the characters are thinking . . . it's hilarious. total failure of the most basic rule of writing "Show, don't tell.".

The narrative itself is just really mediocre made-for-tv stuff, lazy pulp fiction.

I kept thinking I was reading a low-rent knockoff of Left Behind right up until they mentioned Carpathia and then I realized that was exactly what I was listening to. Left Behind is stupid in a lot of ways, but it is competent and at can be genuinely entertaining (at least the first book and then Assassins were when I happened to read them. . .think Assassins was book 7?) . This is just, so, so bad tho.

[Renae · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eh...I honestly wasn't that impressed. I thought since it was labeled as a political drama there would be a little more political drama. It seemed to basically be Left Behind only with different characters. Hardly any character development...just wasn't impressed. I'm not sure if I'll read the 2nd one or not.

[Victoria Neely · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good series

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first in a series the intersects with the Left Behind series. We begin with the rapture and how the US government reacts to it. The story centers on Brad Bennett and a few others who were left behind. Together they try to understand what is happening and make the right moves. Someone knows Brad is not willing to go along with the status quo of the government and is trying to kill him.

[Karen · Rating 1 out of 5]

What an incredible disappointment! I loved the Left Behind books. I find it hard to believe these books were allowed to share the title with them. I didn't like or care about the characters on the least. The action was just so much time wasting and not the least bit interesting or important. I forced myself to complete the first two but couldn't make myself go any further.

[Ellie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book paralleled the first book or so in the Left Behind series from the political backdrop. I thought it was very good and I felt like the things that were happening could easily be headline news. It was very similar to Left Behind. If you like end times fiction, I highly recommend this book.

[John DeYoung]

No Kindle edition?!

[Phyllis Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although this was similar go lLeft Behind books, I really enjoyed it. listened to it and though narration was good. Looking forward to the other two books.

[Andy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pleasant surprise...clearly written and well paced. I loved seeing how politicians in Washington began stabbing each other in the back and jockeying for political supremacy after the Rapture in this book. I could almost see that happening for real if God called His people home today. The message is very moving and inspirational as three people, all living three very different lives, are brought together after being Left Behind to discover and begin experiencing the miracle of God's love for all of us. Tension is ratcheted up significantly as they realize they will literally battle the Antichrist and face persecution for their newfound spirituality, all the while trying to maintain their daily lives as they relate to the circus that is Washington D.C. This one really made me think if I could display that kind of courage and dedication faced with those horrors. Recommended for all...

[Jodi VanMeter · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a political junkie, so I thought this book was great! I did feel it was a little sluggish in spots, which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. This book was way better than the other Left Behind spin off by Mel Odom. I thought the character developments were great and I did connect with them as much as I connected with the original Left Behind books. I can't wait to read the other 2 books in the series!

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting series of three. I had previously read the Left Behind Series (by LaHaye/Jenkins) so I was familiar with the background of the time period and events in which this book took place (recommended, but not necessary). I enjoyed reading the political side of the story and thought the author did a good job with the characters in the series.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as the original series, but still good. The books actually get better as they go. I loved the messages in these books too.

[Phyllis Raines · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love the end times books. Really thought provoking makes me so happy I will be gone when these things will happen

[Aurora · Rating 3 out of 5]

based on Left behind series