Great and Terrible:From the End of Heaven [Hardcover]

Chris Stewart (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 14, 2008 | Series: Great and Terrible (Book 5)

As millions of Americans face the prospect of imminent starvation, chaos and violence rule the angry streets. For some, all hope is lost as they struggle in a world suddenly turned on its head. But for those who keep their faith, hope is still alive. While Sara Brighton helps a shadow government rise to power, Sam and Bono are sent on the most dangerous military mission of their lives. Azadeh agrees to guide them through the mountains of Iran and Pakistan as they seek for the key that could save the world. Struggling against overwhelming odds, they realize the most important lesson of their time: Faith is the only thing that matters as the final day draws near.

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About the Author

Chris Stewart is a bestselling author and world-record-setting Air Force pilot whose previous military techno-thrillers have been selected by the Book of the Month Club and published in twelve different countries. He has also been a guest editorialist for the Detroit News, commenting on matters of military readiness and national security. He is president and CEO of The Shipley Group, a nationally recognized consulting and training company. He is the author of the highly acclaimed series The Great and the Terrible, and A Christmas Bell for Anya, which was performed with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir during their 2005 Christmas Concert. His latest national release, The God of War, is set for publication this April. Chris and his wife, Evie, are the parents of six children and live in Utah.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Deseret Book (May 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1590388585
• ISBN-13: 978-1590388587
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #133,903 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Chris Stewart is a bestselling author, world-record setting pilot and president of The Shipley Group, a nationally recognized consulting and training company. He is a member of the Renaissance Organization, a private group of leaders from across the globe who meet to explore the "Renaissance spirit."

Chris served for fourteen years as a pilot in the United States Air Force, where he piloted both the B-1Bbonber and rescue helicopters. On June 3, 1995, he led a flight of two B-1S on a nonstop flight around the world, setting three world-speed records in the process, and received the MacKay trophy for the "most significant aerial achievement of the year."

Chris is the author of three highly popular military techno-thrillers. His books have been selected by The Book of the Month Club and published in twelve different countries. He has also been a guest editor for the Detroit News, commenting on matters of military readiness and national security concerns.

Chris and his wife, Evie, are the parents of six children and live in Utah.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as great as the previous, but I read it., August 10, 2010

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Larry A. Maddocks (Salt Lake City, Ut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Great and Terrible:From the End of Heaven (Hardcover)

This series is great. This book, From the End of Heaven, was good, but not as good as the previous books, and could have been written better. I can tell that the author had to flesh out the book so that it had the required number of pages, so I had to skip past long-winded, annoying passages.

I am curious about the evil old man in these books. He is obviously Satan. I assume that he has possessed some old hapless wretch and controls him.

This book seems to be spot on as far as miracles in the last days. People will be afraid of the inhabitants of Zion because of the power of God that they use to protect themselves. I have seen it happen.

Something not realistic: Not trying to protect yourself. Sarah the mother, does not want her sons to shoot the mob that is armed and trying to kill them. "That's not us." Give me a break. And the sons are always firing warning shots, or shooting the hand of someone who is in the middle of murdering someone.

It is a stressful book to read, with all the killing and zombie mobs. I was glad it was over.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Could have been better, December 29, 2008

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K. Clemmer "klemm1" (Carmen San Diego) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Great and Terrible:From the End of Heaven (Hardcover)

This is by far the weakest book in the series. The characters have little to do and no where to go. The plot feels like 50 pages stretched out fill a 300 page book. I look forward to his next book and hope he does a better job telling an actual story rather than spending so much time setting up his next book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good...But not as good as previous books., June 21, 2008

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Stadavis "Stadavis" (Georgia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Great and Terrible:From the End of Heaven (Hardcover)

The latest installment of The Great and the Terrible was good but it just wasn't as good as previous installments. It didn't move the plot along very far and just didn't quite have the big bang suspense of the other books. I am hoping for more from the next book.