Acts of God (Book Three of The Christ Clone Trilogy) (Christ Clone Trilogy) (Paperback)

by James Beauseigneur (Author)

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It's the dawn of a new age in Acts of God, book three in the Christ Clone Trilogy. Mankind is seemingly on the brink of its greatest adventure, as people evince psychic powers, miraculous gifts of healing, and the ability to recall past lives. Christopher's blood is injected into those willing to receive "the mark," with unusual results, and those who refuse are hunted down and decapitated. As the final battle between Yahweh and Christopher draws to its conclusion, Decker Hawthorne begins to have doubts about the powerful world government he's invested in. Don't miss the exciting conclusion of the Christ Clone Trilogy. --Cindy Crosby --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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...a lively three-part novel dramatizing the end-times described in Revelation...BeauSeigneur's "Christ Clone Trilogy" livens things up with a sci-fi premise -- The New York Times, December 27, 1998, Alex Heard and Peter Klebnikov

...grabbed me by the throat and never let go...C.S. Lewis couldn't have done it better! -- Tickled by Thunder, November 1998

A unique idea. -- Knight-Ridder News Service, August 2, 1997

Building on the idea that the Shroud might hold the actual DNA of our Lord, James BeauSeigneur has written a fascinating Christian science fiction series. . . . Bible Prophecy books appear in droves every year. Most are dull and dry and do not begin to capture the actual dynamics of the huge upheavals that are surely soon to fall upon our planet. This trilogy stretches the imagination to the max, and captivates the mind, all the while staying within reasonable Biblical boundaries. This is not merely entertaining reading it is spiritually stimulating and renews my own desire to better understand the end of the age. -- Lambert Dolphin, Physicist

Doomsday now comes wired. -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 5, 1998

Finally, out of the ghetto of the evangelical subculture, comes a refreshing, well thought out, and methodically researched look at the end of the age. And not since, C.S. Lewis have we seen such creativity and imagination in its presentation. Bravo! More! -- Jeremy Nordmoe, Vanderbilt University Library

I'm so impressed with this intriguing and captivating series. I'm also encouraged to note the careful research Jim has done. The validity of the message is enhanced greatly by it. -- E. Brandt Gustavson, L.L.D President, National Religious Broadcasters

If you are having trouble making sense of end-time prophesy and enjoy fiction, you must read The Christ Clone Trilogy by James BeauSeigneur: In His Image, Birth of an Age, and Acts of God. Warning: This is real world material not intended for evangelicals but for secular readers and new agers. . . . If you're debating between reading The Christ Clone Trilogy or the Jenkins/LaHaye Left Behind series, this is way better. -- Free Methodist World Mission People Magazine, 8-17-98, Dan Runyon

In the three books of "The Christ Clone Trilogy," James BeauSeigneur has accomplished what scores of other writers have attempted. He has written an intelligent, well-researched, and flawlessly executed end-times story that both Christians and non-Christians give high marks. In fact, even New Agers sing the books' praises. . . . One of the major attributes about "The Christ Clone Trilogy" is that for the first time we see an Antichrist character that is worthy of Jesus' warning in Matthew 24:24. . . . I HIGHLY recommend these books. I enjoyed them greatly and they sucked me in like no other book of their ilk ever has. If you have been reading Tim LeHaye's books, and have been enjoying those, I KNOW that you will enjoy this series. My advise is to buy all three at the same time, because as soon as you finish one, you will want to jump right into the next. -- "PropheZine" #63, August 17, 1998, Ray Gano

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Warner Books; 1 edition (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965694879
• ISBN-13: 978-0965694872
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (91 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,326,738 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

• This is item 3 in The Christ Clone Trilogy Series.

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162 of 170 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting Finale Of A Monumental Work, July 4, 2001

By	Reviewer - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

By the end of "Birth of an Age," book two of the Christ Clone Trilogy, author James BeauSeigneur has you on the edge of your seat, expecting anything and anticipating what will happen next; you're primed for something big, something monumental, and you wonder if he can possibly deliver on the promise of the first two books and the expectation you have going into the third and final installment of the series. Well, sit back and hold on, because with "Acts of God," BeauSeigneur certainly does deliver, and more. And, whereas the first two books evoked a sense of Asimov, Crichton and Melville, this one brings to mind Stephen King's epic novel, "The Stand," as it clearly leads you to a conclusion that can be nothing less than the final showdown between the forces of Good and Evil.

As it begins (and as BeauSeigneur did previously, the opening chapter is actually the final chapter of the second book), the prophets John and Cohen are dead, and the resurrected Christopher Goodman, now Secretary-General of the U.N., is poised to lead Humankind into the New Age, with promises of a long and healthy life with renewed youth and vigor for everyone, as well as world peace. And to help him spread the good news, there is his loyal press secretary, Decker Hawthorne, and his own prophet of the New Age, Robert Milner.

For Christopher, everything seems to be going well; without the disruptive influences of John and Cohen, all of his aspirations are being realized, as people around the world are embracing him and the tenets of the New Age. But not everyone; there is still the Koum Damah Patar, the "KDP," and the cliques of fundamentalist Christians who adamantly oppose him and seem bent on clinging to the past, no matter what the cost. Meanwhile, amid a series of world-wide, devastating plagues, Decker Hawthorne is confronted with circumstances that rattle his faith and for the first time cause him to question the very foundation of the mission he has undertaken in Christopher's name; and ultimately, it will force him to make the hardest decision of his life.

Though a work of fiction, BeauSeigneur presents his story with such logic and acuity that is seems, not only believable, but very real. And he writes with a concise, universal voice that makes the material accessible to everyone; you don't have to be a theologian to appreciate the magnitude and the ramifications of the conflict that is played out here. It's a riveting, intense and suspenseful tale, but beyond all of that, there is an inherently moral message that comes through succinctly and quite effectively.

It's been a long time since I was this excited about a novel (and by that I mean the trilogy); BeauSeigneur has done an extraordinary job of creating a story of such tremendous ethical and moral proportions, and presenting it in an exciting and objective way. In the final analysis, "Acts of God," is an affecting novel that for some just may prove to be a veritable life-changing experience. It certainly was for me.

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unquestionably the best fiction treatment of the end times, January 17, 2001

By	Peter Archer - See all my reviews

I have been interested in prophecy for more than 30 years. As such, I've read some very good and some very bad fiction and non-fiction treatments on the subject. One of the best non-fiction books I've read is FOOTSTEPS OF THE MESSIAH by Arnold Fruchtenbaum. Unquestionably the very best fiction treatment I've read is THE CHRIST CLONE TRILOGY.

Because of my interest in the subject, and because I spend most of my day on the Internet, I spend a lot of time on various prophecy web sites. I read about TCCT on PhopheZine.com, which gave BeauSeigneur's books glowing reviews. Of course the best known books on the subject are the LEFT BEHIND books by LeHaye and Jenkins, but lately I've seen people talking about TCCT more and more places. Usually when people discuss an idea that originated with BeauSeigneur, they cite him or mention TCCT. But even when they don't, you can tell they've read TCCT because the ideas are so completely original.

48 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Breathtaking!, January 17, 2001

By	Larry Anderson "larry-anderson18" - See all my reviews

I first heard of THE CHRIST CLONE TRILOGY from a review by Charles Sheffield, the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning science fiction author. Sheffield raved about BeauSeigneur's trilogy, calling it "an engrossing and ingenious story," and said that "James BeauSeigneur brings to bear a fine mix of scientific, political, and religious knowledge to illuminate this powerful tale."

It sounded great but it wasn't until two years later when I read the comments of Kerry Livgren (you know, the guy who wrote "Dust in the Wind," "Carry On Wayward Son," and a dozen other million-selling songs for the band Kansas) that I finally ordered the books. After reading the trilogy I have to completely agree with Kerry Livgren's opinion: "Breathtaking. It's as fine a piece of work as I have read, on several different levels."