The prophet Ezekiel was never taken seriously when he predicted the destruction of Israel s enemies; unfortunately for them, he was right. The truth of Ezekiel s words will be felt by the entire modern-day world, and it seems chaos will reign supreme. In the midst of the ensuing mayhem, Pastor Ty Dempsey arises as the man who is able to connect modern-day occurrences to the teaching of old. Meanwhile, Israeli pilot Moshe Eldan starts to see the truth of the prophecies in his daily dealing with terrorists. Dempsey and Eldan soon realize that they are part of a bigger plan; however, they are not alone. This thriller provides an answer to an age-old question: What would happen if the entire world turned on Israel? This thriller provides the answer in a fast-paced read, filled with all the action and adventure that usually accompanies the end of the world.
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`Step into it with eyes wide open',
By J. Cameron-Smith "Expect the Unexpected" (ACT, Australia) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Distant Thunder: Book One of the Lightning Chronicles (Paperback)
Thrillers work best where they tap into a mixture of fact and plausibility. The tensions in the Middle East, the views of religious fundamentalists and terrorist attacks are all fact. In this novel, the events described are interpreted as evidence of the truth of the prophecies of Ezekiel. The author is a Christian pastor whose writing `is designed to awaken a sleeping America and a lethargic church to the probabilities of renewed terror and prophetic fulfilment.'
The two main characters in this novel are Ty Dempsey, an American pastor, and Moshe Eldan an Israeli fighter pilot. Dempsey, by teaching what he believes to be the truth about Old Testament prophecies, finds himself in a growing conflict within his church. Eldan, in his role in the defence of Israel knows of the constant threats to that small country. The novel is written as a series of time lined events, and this presentation works well. One does not need to believe in biblical prophecies to understand and enjoy this novel. Some will enjoy it because of their religious views, others despite them. While I enjoyed elements of this novel, especially the action sequences involving Moshe Eldan, I believe it will appeal most to those who either believe in Old Testament prophecies or wish to explore them further. Jennifer Cameron-Smith
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This review is from: Distant Thunder: Book One of the Lightning Chronicles (Paperback)
Just a caveat before starting: The author's views do not match mine on Biblical prophecy. However, I am a fan of any book that gets people to search the Bible and analyze how current events fit into prophetic timelines, particularly when such searching prompts a new or renewed commitment to Christ. I found it interesting that this book uses Ezekiel's writings rather than the more popular Daniel and Revelation when it comes to current prophetical applications. I also appreciate the Christian elements in this book when it comes to relationships and changed hearts.
That being said, I'll be reviewing this book more from an entertainment perspective than from a doctrinal perspective. Overview While a spiritual awaking is happening in the US, events in Israel set the stage for nuclear holocaust. Pastor Ty Dempsey challenges his congregation to take Biblical prophecy seriously, much to the consternation and anger of some of his main church leaders. On the other side of the globe, Israeli pilot Moshe Eldan starts to connect the dots of Biblical prophecy and experiences a loving, saving God for the first time. The Author "Jimmy Root Jr. is the Lead Pastor of Family Worship Center of Smithville, a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. He is a student of Biblical Prophecy and an avid supporter of Israel. His writing is designed to awaken a sleeping American and a lethargic church to the probabilities of renewed terror and prophetic fulfillment." My Review In addition to the two main characters, the author does a great character development of a number of people elemental to the story, even getting into the mind of a suicide bomber. He also does a fabulous job jumping back and forth across the globe (not to mention the centuries) throughout the book, keeping my interest engaged as parallel stories emerge. Fast-pasted and driving, this book has the elements of a good thriller, including the realization that the book's events are not all that far-fetched given the timeline of recent events that have already occurred. The climatic ending definitely sets the stage for another book - it's one of those that leaves you a little disappointed that you can't read the next happenings right away... For more information on this first book of The Lightning Chronicles series by Jimmy Root Jr., see The Lightning Chronicles website. Thanks to author Jimmy Root Jr. and Pump Up Your Book Promotion for the review copy of this book.
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A Sign of the Times,
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This review is from: Distant Thunder: Book One of the Lightning Chronicles (Paperback)
As a Christian I love a book that is fiction, yet based on the Bible and current events. As much as I loved reading the Left Behind Series, Jimmy Root's book Distant Thunder topped those. I am anxiously waiting to read the second book "A Gathering Storm". I enjoyed this book for many reasons. It starts out with the prophet Ezekiel being strongly nudged by God to go to those who think he is already insane and pass along God's word. I thought to myself that I don't know if I would have his courage and stamina to do what he did. It showed his human side. His feelings about not wanting to appear insane yet his willingness to do God's bidding. From the set up of Ezekiel, which is the background context for this book we are taken to modern day. We view the lives of three very different factions. First there is Ty, the preacher in Missouri who has more or less gone along with the status quo when preaching feel good messages. When his brother is killed in battle God starts dealing with him. His preaching is beginning to step on some toes. We see the way God works in his life when he brings the woman he has prepared for him into his life. She is his prayer warrior during the troubling times ahead. We enter the life of Moshe Eldan a military man in Israel. His wife has become a believer. I think one thing I really enjoyed about his character was the fact that it was made clear that he had not enveloped his own Jewish beliefs which left him open to his wife's example. The story didn't end with this wonderful and explosive conversion that we read about in so many books. It was real to life. His struggles physically, emotionally and spiritually left you wanting to read more. Finally we enter the life of men like Hamid, Yaed, and the cab driver who consider all American's, Jews and anyone else who are not followers of Islam to be infidels. We are brought along on their journey to meet Allah by carrying out what they believe they were born to carry out.
This book held my attention from the first page. Especially since I was able to see so many correlations between what is happening in our own lives with what was being told in the book and backed up by scripture. It was a powerful book. It in no way put down anyone of any religious beliefs. It brought out their beliefs and how they came to those beliefs. I was very impressed. However, as a Christian and an American I believe we need to stand up for our own rights and stop letting them be trampled on. I felt this book motivated me to take a look at my own life, including my prayer life and ask myself some very important questions. I would definitely recommend this book to all of my friends
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