The Last Gentile (The Last Gentile Trilogy, Book 1) [Paperback]

Cary R. Bybee (Author), Bea Kassees (Editor), Steve Gardner (Designer)

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Publication Date: January 1, 2004

The Last Gentile Trilogy is an incredible story of love and courage. The world is being destroyed and led by evil of the lowest kind! Plagues and disasters are only a part of the torment mankind is facing. Demonic forces are attacking from everywhere. God is in control and the victory is assured, yet Christians still have much to do as they attempt to save the lost before Satan devours them. Travel through the suspenseful plots as our heroes fight to thwart the Antichrist's plan for world domination. Your heart will break, but your inner strength and courage will spring to life. If you thought all Christian end-of-time fiction was created equal...thank again!

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About the Author

Cary Bybee is married and has four children. He lives in Oregon and has worked as a scientist and engineer since graduating from Texas A&M in 1988. He is the author of "The Last Gentile," "Deacon’s Horn," and "The Final Witness." Cary has a passion for music and in his spare time he writes and composes music and lyrics. As an internationally renowned Materials Scientist Cary has worked extensively on new inventions in numerous countries throughout Europe and Asia. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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"Lunchtime comes a bit late today," Joseph Bastoni grumbled under his breath. His new assignment to the Vatican was quite an honor for a priest from a small town just outside of Appleton, Wisconsin, and especially for one so young. Joseph didn’t feel terribly young, but compared to nearly all of the other priests and nuns working at the Vatican, he most definitely was.

As the new guy, Joseph was getting the lion’s share of the work lately. All of it was paperwork of course, newsletters and other correspondence needed to be sent out to the many Catholic churches around the world. It was a constant exercise in Latin. The Vatican had decided long ago that it would be much easier to correspond with all of the churches from every nation if they used a common language. Luckily for Joseph, this turned out to be Latin, since that was what he had studied while attending Notre Dame. It was his renowned translation and understanding of old Christian documents of Latin origin, as well as his speaking and writing abilities, that had secured for him this highly esteemed position.

Joseph’s new office was not much to brag about. He was beginning to understand the importance of seniority in the Catholic Church. "Well, at least I have a window," Joseph thought. Peering out of it, he noticed how beautiful the day was turning out. Joseph loved the Vatican City and Rome; it was a mysterious and romantic place brimming with fantastic history and exquisite architecture. Having had enough of his paperwork for the time being, he decided to take a walk. Actually, he took a walk everyday about this time. Joseph was a cigarette smoker, and his office was now a smoke-free building. To Joseph the whole world was becoming a smoke-free environment. When he made the decision to become a priest, he gave up all hope of a wife and a family, and any hope of wealth as well. In Joseph’s mind the world was going to have to accept him as a smoker; he had given up all he was going to. On this particular day Joseph decided to take a stroll into the park. It was within walking distance of his office, and as far as he knew it wasn’t a smoke-free environment, at least not yet.

Standing under a large, old sycamore tree, Joseph enjoyed his cigarette as he shaded himself from the intense August heat. Italy was a very seasonal place, especially compared to Wisconsin. There they had only two seasons to contend with, the hot one and the cold one. As Joseph leaned back against the bark of the ancient tree, he noticed an old woman sitting on a park bench. Her hair was white as cotton and thin, very thin. Her eyes were black as night, yet bright and full of life. Her skin was wrinkled, reminding Joseph of the cracks that appeared in the earth each year in Africa as precious watering holes dried up into dust.

As the old woman sat there on a small wooden park bench, Joseph wondered who she was and where she had come from. He had been to the park many times, but he had never seen her before.

Joseph watched the lady intently although he tried not to let her notice. Like the Pied Piper she began to draw the many children who were playing in the park to her. All at once she started to speak to the children who had gathered around her. "Would you like me to tell you a story?" she asked. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Bybeebooks, LLC (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974439800
• ISBN-13: 978-0974439808
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #692,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Trilogy, May 13, 2005

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David O'Quinn (North Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Last Gentile (The Last Gentile Trilogy, Book 1) (Paperback)

Cary Bybee's "The Last Gentile Trilogy" is a must-read for anyone remotely interested in end times, Revelations-based fiction. The story is well-written and the characters are so real, identifiable, and believable. I found myself not being able to put the books down because of so much going on. The story line has something for everyone...action, suspense, drama, romance, and even comedy. The scientific approach to much of the subject matter is very refreshing as well. The way Mr. Bybee interprets end time phenomena through science is very impressive and well thought out. I've also read the entire "Left Behind" series and, in my opinion, Mr. Bybee's trilogy is much better. It moves along at a quicker pace and is not drawn out over 12 different books. Do yourself a big favor and pick up this trilogy: you will not be disappointed.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good read that makes you think, April 26, 2003

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This review is from: The Last Gentile (The Last Gentile Trilogy, Book 1) (Paperback)

The Last Gentile is the first book of the brand-new Last Gentile trilogy by first-time author Cary R. Bybee. This is end times Christian fiction at its best, but I think readers who don't often read Christian fiction will get hooked on The Last Gentile too.

It's hard to classify this book as a particular genre . . . the author weaves together elements of romance, action, mystery, and suspense in a scientific Christian thriller--all while staying true to the Biblical account of the human race's last days.

The Last Gentile is the story of Zach Miles, a man whose anger at God has cost him his marriage. As natural disasters begin to rock the planet, Zach, a TV reporter, is sent on an assignment to find out whether the worldwide volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, etc. signal Christ's return. The closer Zach gets to the truth, the more obvious it becomes that someone is trying to [end his life]--and it isn't the first time. But who--or what--wants him dead?

This book sent me running to the Book of Revelation more than once. The author uses real-life scientific detail to portray Bible prophecy being fulfilled in a fully believable way. At the conclusion of The Last Gentile, we're given a satisfying ending . . . and at the same time, we're left wanting more.

The best part about the Last Gentile trilogy? It's just three books long--and they've all been released at the same time. Take a long weekend and read all three!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly excellent, December 8, 2003

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Terri Mathews (Dresden, Germany) - See all my reviews
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I was surprised at how much I enjoyed reading this book. Bybee has a gift for drawing you into the lives of the characters. I can't wait to read the next in the series. As one reviewer wrote, the editing was not exactly perfect, but it doesn't distract from the story. I believe a newer edition of the Last Gentile is due out in January, so these problems will be gone. I am a fan of the Left Behind Series, but I would rank this author higher. His characters are more in depth, and he is more bold in his descriptions of events. This book isn't just another in a long line of End of the World novels....it definitely has its own flare. Don't hesitate to give this book and this author a chance. You won't be disappointed!