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The Mayan Apocalypse
Andrew Morgan is a wealthy oil executive in search of the meaning of life. In his quest for answers he encounters the ancient Mayan predictions that the world will end in 2012. That the claims seem supported by math and astronomy drives him to check on them.
278 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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Mark Hitchcock
124 books119 followersMark Hitchcock was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He attended Oklahoma State University and graduated from law school in 1984. After working for a judge at the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals for four years, Mark was led to attend Dallas Theological Seminary, graduating in 1991. Since that time, he has served as senior pastor of Faith Bible Church in Edmond, Oklahoma. He completed his PhD at Dallas Theological Seminary in 2005 and serves as an associate professor of Bible exposition at DTS. He has authored over thirty books related to end-time Bible prophecy that have sold over one million copies. His books have been translated into over ten languages. Mark is a frequent speaker at churches and prophecy conferences both in the United States and internationally. Mark and his wife, Cheryl, live in Edmond, Oklahoma. They have two sons, Justin (married to Natalee) and Samuel, and two grandchildren..
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March 31, 2013
A Quickie Review
A Christian novel about the Mayan predictions of the end of the world? My curiosity was piqued, and, though I somewhat enjoyed the novel, it wasn't anything spectacular. Those who have enjoyed Alton Gansky's other works will likely like this, though. Discerning readers may be bothered by the character of Candy, who is every bit the temptress her moniker would imply.
Score: 3/5
A Christian novel about the Mayan predictions of the end of the world? My curiosity was piqued, and, though I somewhat enjoyed the novel, it wasn't anything spectacular. Those who have enjoyed Alton Gansky's other works will likely like this, though. Discerning readers may be bothered by the character of Candy, who is every bit the temptress her moniker would imply.
Score: 3/5
March 4, 2022
A combination of mystery, romance and finding God.
April 5, 2022
Good. Definitely did their research and included a lot of interesting information.
September 7, 2016
I will make this statement first: I am not a Christian, I had no idea that I'd picked up a Christian book. This normally doesn't bother me, I'll read just about anything anyway and often there's not that much of a difference between Christian and non Christian fiction. In fact, I usually find them as entertaining as any other book. However, I would have appreciated a warning on this book.
This book was disappointing for me, I was expecting something a little more spectacular. The writing itself wasn't bad but the most interesting parts of the story weren't followed to satisfying conclusions and one in particular(I'm not being specific so I don't add spoilers) seemed to be there as filler, it could have added suspense and excitement but it was really just an aside. The story itself is boring, there's no real action, no climax, none of the things that make a story fun to read.
The characters were ok, but not great, some were very flat stereotypes. The few interesting characters were minor and without much time in the story. The main characters were very ordinary, outside of their career or financial standing. There are a number of random characters that could have made the story more interesting introduced once then never seen again.
For a book titled the Mayan Apocalypse there really wasn't much about the Mayan predictions or culture. There is a wealth of information out there that could have been tapped for this, but wasn't. What information and facts are there are like the random m&m in a bag of trail mix, just there to keep the guy with the sweet tooth eating in the hope that there's another one. It really bothered me that the book implies that the Mayans are completely gone outside of the the 2012 predictions. That's not actually true and there are many places the authors could have found information about the current state of the Mayan culture.
The most disappointing part of this book, by far, was the end. It was rushed, like the authors reached their allotted word count and had to wrap it up. Aside from the rushed feeling, the religious aspect of it just felt wrong. Yes epiphanies happen, but really; a split second, cloud parting, rays of sunshine streaming down, choirs singing, birds chirping, God is good, I believe and always have moment as they believe the world is going to end? it was enough to make me laugh out loud, but maybe I just don't have the faith for that kind of ending.
This book was disappointing for me, I was expecting something a little more spectacular. The writing itself wasn't bad but the most interesting parts of the story weren't followed to satisfying conclusions and one in particular(I'm not being specific so I don't add spoilers) seemed to be there as filler, it could have added suspense and excitement but it was really just an aside. The story itself is boring, there's no real action, no climax, none of the things that make a story fun to read.
The characters were ok, but not great, some were very flat stereotypes. The few interesting characters were minor and without much time in the story. The main characters were very ordinary, outside of their career or financial standing. There are a number of random characters that could have made the story more interesting introduced once then never seen again.
For a book titled the Mayan Apocalypse there really wasn't much about the Mayan predictions or culture. There is a wealth of information out there that could have been tapped for this, but wasn't. What information and facts are there are like the random m&m in a bag of trail mix, just there to keep the guy with the sweet tooth eating in the hope that there's another one. It really bothered me that the book implies that the Mayans are completely gone outside of the the 2012 predictions. That's not actually true and there are many places the authors could have found information about the current state of the Mayan culture.
The most disappointing part of this book, by far, was the end. It was rushed, like the authors reached their allotted word count and had to wrap it up. Aside from the rushed feeling, the religious aspect of it just felt wrong. Yes epiphanies happen, but really; a split second, cloud parting, rays of sunshine streaming down, choirs singing, birds chirping, God is good, I believe and always have moment as they believe the world is going to end? it was enough to make me laugh out loud, but maybe I just don't have the faith for that kind of ending.
October 2, 2010
I wasn't sure how I would like this book based on the subject matter, but I was very curious so I had to give it a try. Turns out, I like it. There is a great storyline that runs the book with murder, mystery and intrigue as we follow Andrew Morgan, a man who has everything but has lost what is most important to him and gets pulled into the whole world ending in 2012 by a man claiming to be the last Mayan priest. Lisa Campbell is a reporter for an on-line Christian newspaper that is investigating this same priest. Is it a hoax or is it real? That is the main question through the book and it definitely makes you think. I won't spoil anything, but I do have to wonder how sales of this book will be come January of 2013?
September 29, 2010
What a fascinating and page turning novel. There was twists and turns that kept me engaged and the main characters Andrew and Lisa interacted well together. There was a chapter in the book where Lisa discusses the Mayan calender and their significance with her coworkers. The authors really did their homework and the book was very believable. What happens and will they survive? You have to read the book to find out. I have never read any of the other books by the authors but I bet they are just as good.
September 16, 2011
Not bad. The Mayan thing itself wasn't a big part of the book, just served as the motivation for the antagonist.
Gansky's written better. Won't stop me from reading more of his stuff though!
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Big "conversion" scene near the end too. This one was handled okay, but I wasn't really feeling it. Sometimes those are done really well, sometimes they're not written well at all, (sometimes they're not even in Christian Fiction and that's okay!), this one was just okay in in it's execution.
Gansky's written better. Won't stop me from reading more of his stuff though!
********* SPOILERS ***************
Big "conversion" scene near the end too. This one was handled okay, but I wasn't really feeling it. Sometimes those are done really well, sometimes they're not written well at all, (sometimes they're not even in Christian Fiction and that's okay!), this one was just okay in in it's execution.
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September 10, 2010*Thanks to Jeane Wynn of Wynn Wynn Media for providing a copy for review through the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance.*
November 11, 2010
Interesting, fast-paced read so far.
August 26, 2012
It was okay. Not as action packed as I thought it would be.
July 21, 2015
Well written and if I had read a few years back, may have a more exciting read...Will read some of his other books in order to know this author's writing better......
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