The Beginning of Sorrows (The Omega Trilogy, Book 1) [Paperback]

Gilbert Morris (Author), Lynn Morris (Author), Alan Morris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 20, 1999

Popular, dedicated nature worshiper, Aristide Luca Therion, becomes President of the waning United States of America when President Biship Beckwith dies in a fiery plane crash. Therion implements Project Final Unity, an electrical blackout covertly contrived by the German Union allies and Minden Lauer, Therion's spiritual mistress. The blackout is soon out of control, shutting down the entire country and bringing about chaos, anarchy, and famine. Will believers be able to once again bring hope or is this The Beginning of Sorrows?

Note from Publisher: Due to the overall sales of the first two books in the Omega Trilogy, we regret to report that the third book, Seven Golden Vials, will not be releasing. However, we are happy to announce a new series from Gilbert Morris, debuting in the spring of 2003, tentatively titled "The Creoles." Be looking for the first book to hit bookshelves early next year.

Product Details

• Paperback: 444 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (September 20, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785270000
• ISBN-13: 978-0785270003
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,636,652 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Is This the Beginning Of All Sorrows?, April 24, 2000

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Harvey Willis (Louisville, Kentucky(USA)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Beginning of Sorrows (The Omega Trilogy, Book 1) (Paperback)

This book is for lovers of Christian science-fiction with cliff-hanging ending. What is the beginning of sorrows? Who knows? It can possibly be during the tribution period(a time of great sorrow)or some other great disater. The book is unclear in some areas but is mainly these authours look into the future of America. After reading this book one wonders is these really what America is going to become. A nation filled with drugs, violence and prostiution. Hopeful not. If you like suspensefull endings then you will like this book. The first of the Omega Trilogy. It left me sitting on the edge of my seat wondering what they where talking about and what is going to happen next. This book overall is a succesful contribution to the world of Christian literature from Gilbert Morris and his two children Lynn and Alan.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Non Preachy Novel That Is Built For The Edge of Your Seat, January 7, 2001

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M. H. Huggins (Bon Secour, AL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Beginning of Sorrows (The Omega Trilogy, Book 1) (Paperback)

Gilbert Morris and his writing partners have created a real-feeling atmosphere for this novel. They introduce genetically engineered humans without typical science fiction techno-speak, keeping to an intelligent prose without losing us in DNA babble. The characters are by and large normals, not GEH's; They have adult relationships, not guilt-ridden regrets or sudden ephipinies of spiritual insight. I really like these genuine people type characters, and the Morris clan develops them with purpose. The people in power are weird enough to be completely believable, in light of Modern politics and Media creation madness. The military technology is fascinating and the soldiers hit the mark dead center bullseye. As events develop you will begin to read faster, hungry for every word. The storyline is familiar, but the telling is what makes the thing. I found myself reminded at times of Frank Herbert's weird HELLSTROMS HIVE; and at others, Stephen King's THE STAND. Make no mistake, though, This is part one of a trilogy by Gilbert Morris and Co. I will hold on to my copies of these works and continue to recommend them with confidence to my Christian and Non-Christian friends. Keep them coming, friend Gilbert.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Slow going at first, but don't be deceived!, April 14, 2001

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Thomas C. Nagy "Music Teacher" (Ebensburg, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Beginning of Sorrows (The Omega Trilogy, Book 1) (Paperback)

This book opens very slowly, but when the action begins, it doesn't stop. You then realize that the opening of the book is needed to balance the pace of the latter part. The characters are strong, complex, and believable; the writing is an unusual style, but evolves nicely. I have thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it, especially to fans of the Left Behind series.