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The Last Gentile (The Last Gentile Trilogy, Book 1)

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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.

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!

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!

The Last Gentile by Cary Bybee is a fascinating, easy-reading book that left me in suspense and dying to get my hands on the next book in the series! The author's use of everyday, modern characters interwoven into a Christian End-of-The-World framework engages the reader with an appealing plot that should interest Christians and Non-Christians alike. Although this is a fictional work with larger than life events and villains, I also enjoyed the author's use of scientific basis relating to disasters and other technical subject matter in the book. I would highly recommend this book to people of all ages and varied backgrounds.

I do not normally list reviews or thoughts on books I read, but the previous reviewers message demanded that I file a review of my own because I believe in this trilogy as do those I have shared it with.

I initially read this trilogy before republication and it indeed needed some work. But the new 2004 editions were excellently reproduced. Do not be dismayed by reviews from those with the old editions...you will not be disappointed with The Last Gentile or the other two books in the series!

Very biblically and scientifically sound scenerios and plots, as well as many memorable characters, make the series very engaging and hard to put down!

Interesting read. I thought Mr. Bybee did a better job of developing characters than the "Left Behind" series. I liked how the first book was centered around the main character who was not a Christian but constantly seeking and searching. The book also involves angelic messengers which certainly graphically illustrate how there are unseen beings (good and bad) that are integral parts of each of our lives. (Ephesians Chapter 6: 12).

I knocked the book down one star because of nagging spelling and grammatical errors. (Not that I am without sin in this regard.) But the book certainly should have been proof-read far better. The other odd thing that got me was that whatever a character was thinking but left unspoken was continually put into quotation marks. Just seemed a bit strange.

That being said, I have the next two books to read in the sseries. Thank you Mr. Bybee for having all the books available at once and not making the audience and I wait months and years for the sequels. I look forward to book 2, especially since at the end of book 1, many of the characters were off the scene, so to speak.

Very believable storyline, and empathy for main character. This book keeps moving and holds your interest, can't put it down.

This book has such a wide range of appeal that it will hook the reader on many different levels. I personally am not an extremely religious person, but the way the book is written enables both religious and non-religious alike to become thoroughly engrossed in the story and characters. The author is obviously well versed in the accuracy of the religious factors described in the book, but what interested me even more was the angle he takes as a scientist. He obviously did a lot of research, of both religion and science, before writing this book. When you read this book, hold on for an extremely interesting and thought provoking ride. You won't be dissapointed!

This book is absolutely fascinating ! I look forward to read the rest of the trilogy. This is not only fiction. Many facts in the book are scientifically and historically absolutely correct and everything fits perfect together like in a clock work. This is outstanding !
A perfect example how christian and scientific knowledge can create a thrilling book. This is realy good stuff.

What a facinating account of the end of times. It book reads like a science fiction thriller, love story. But woven into the account, is the word of God. The all too often, hand ,He has in our lives and the wonderful, if not expected outcomes of listening to what He tells us. The only bad thing, at the time I read the book, was that I had to wait over a year for the sequel. You won't have to wait, the whole trilogy is now available. With the lives of everyday people, the techinical perspective and the love that the author intertwines in these pages, you'll be stunned how cleverly it all comes together.