Devil's Island A Novel [Hardcover]

John Hagee (Author)

Book Description

Series: Apocalypse Diaries | Publication Date: October 2, 2001

The apostle John pushed aside the incense. "I will not make your sacrifice," he announced to the Roman tribune. "There is one God, and his name is not Domitian." Standing next to john at the stone altar of the emporere's temple were other believeres, including Asia's most wealthy citizen, Abraham of Ephesus, and his family. Will Abraham follow John's example? If he refuses to make the sacrifice, the shipping magnate's vast fortune will be confiscated by Rome, and he will either be executed or exiled to Patmos-Devil's Island. This exciting historical novel follows Abraham and his family as they make their choice to worship Ceasar or follow Christ, and it brings to life the days when Christians faced the lions in Rome's Coliseum-and when the exiled apostle recieved the great visions of Revelation.

Previously published in hardcover 90785267875).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; 2nd edition (October 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785267875
• ISBN-13: 978-0785267874
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,915,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Pastor John Hagee is the founder and senior pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, a non-denominational evangelical church with more than 19,000 active members. He is the founder and chairman of Christians United for Israel. He is also the president and C.E.O. of John Hagee Ministries, which telecasts his national radio and television ministry throughout America and can be seen weekly in 99 million homes and in more than 200 nations worldwide.

John Hagee graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, then earned his Masters Degree from North Texas University. He received his Theological Studies from Southwestern Assemblies of God University and an Honorary Doctorates from Oral Roberts University, Canada Christian College, and from Netanya Academic College in Israel. He is the author of twenty-two major books including two New York Times bestsellers.

Pastor John Hagee and his wife Diana Castro Hagee have been blessed with five children and twelve grandchildren.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Work of Fiction, February 25, 2003

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Arlena Flanders (Staten Island, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Devil's Island A Novel (Hardcover)

Devil's Island is the first installment of the Apocalypse Diaries, and I have to admit I was a bit skeptical when I read the first page of this book. I had never read anything that far back in time, and I wasn't sure if I really wanted to. But something told me to continue, especially since I am a fan of Pastor John Hagee's preaching. Boy was I in for a shock, this novel put all my skeptism to rest. This actually was my favorite Christian novel since I discovered Christian Fiction. I have written several reviews on other Christian novels, but this is by far best of the best. Even though this book has been compared to other series, such as Left Behind and others to numerous to mention. In reality it stands in a class by itself.

Pastor Hagee's brilliant tale of Christian Fiction just blew me away. Devil's Island shows that Pastor John Hagee is indeed a prolific writer. I was impressed by his potrayal of the Apostle John in Devil's Island. When I got to the end of this novel, the only thing I knew was that I wanted more.

This poignant Christian tale is an award winner with a seal of approval that everyone should read. I have actually recommended this book to many of my friends. I can't wait to read the second installment "The Avenger of Blood". If itis any indication of the first, then boy I'm surely going to have a great time.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Seller List, November 24, 2001

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acherokeemiss (NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Devil's Island A Novel (Hardcover)

Great reading! This is a story you can't put down until you have turned to the last page. I can't wait until the follow up comes out in 2002.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read!, February 11, 2004

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Wolfe Moffat (Franklinville, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Devil's Island: A Novel (Apocalypse Diaries) (Paperback)

This was outstanding! I'm just sorry I waited so long to read it. And it has everything! Action, suspense, romance, all wrapped up with the peace that passes all understanding, Jesus Christ. I rank this book right up there on the level as W.G. Griffiths, "Malchus" because it just had that kind of impact. I finished it, I can't wait to read "Avenger of Blood", but it gives you hope in times of trouble. This is supposed to be a 7 book series and I just can't wait for them to start coming hot off the press! This book also asks the question concerning how committed to Christ we really are. Are we going to fear the worst, or are we going to trust in Him and press on? It takes a look at whether the reader might be caught up in worldly things? It takes a sharp look at betrayal. Are you going to confess your relationship to Him before men, or will we be ashamed? When you finish this book, it should be with a renewed strength with the power to say, "I don't care WHAT the circumstances or the consequences, I belong to Jesus Christ, and nobody can take that away from me!!"

Pastor John Hagee, thank you! God has only just begun! Now for a slight Hagee impersonation, "I loved this book, and I WANT MORE!!!" (just imagine a booming voice)

AMEN!!!