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The Beginning Of The End Paperback – May 15, 2013

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The Beginning of the End is the first novel by Michael T. Snyder, the publisher of The Economic Collapse Blog. If you want to know what things in America are going to look like in a few years, you need to read this book. The Beginning of the End is a mystery/thriller set in the United States in the near future. It is a time of unprecedented economic collapse, deep political corruption, accelerating social decay, out of control rioting in the cities and great natural disasters. In the midst of all of this chaos, a former CIA agent, a respected financial reporter and a blogger that takes his prepping to extremes all find themselves dropped into the middle of an ancient conflict between two shadowy international organizations. The three of them are absolutely horrified to discover that one of those shadowy international organizations is planning to hit New York City with the largest terror attack in U.S. history. The goal is to throw the entire country into chaos, but who will get the blame? A series of incredibly shocking twists and turns ultimately culminates in a wild cross country chase that leads up to a surprising ending that most readers will not see coming. A great storm is coming to America, and time is quickly running out. The Beginning of the End is a great book to give to anyone that is still not prepared for what is ahead. It is a wildly entertaining, fast-paced page-turner that is packed with an abundance of twists and turns that many readers will find difficult to put down, but it is also designed to communicate a tremendous amount of truth at the same time. This book is not just intended to entertain people - the explosive truths contained in this novel could literally change the world. If you have always felt a desire to be a part of something bigger than yourself, or if you are just a fan of great apocalyptic fiction, then you definitely should read The Beginning of the End. We are moving into the most unstable time in all of human history, and cataclysmic changes are coming. This is one book that will help you get prepared for what is ahead.

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Michael T. Snyder is a graduate of the University of Florida law school and he worked as an attorney in the heart of Washington D.C. for a number of years. Today, Michael is best known for his work as the publisher of The Economic Collapse Blog (http: //theeconomiccollapseblog.com/). Michael and his wife, Meranda, believe that a great awakening is coming and are working hard to help bring renewal to America.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 4/15/13 edition (May 15, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 442 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1484871308
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1484871300
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.42 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.11 x 9 inches

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Michael Snyder is the author of four books, he has been a frequent guest on major radio and television shows all over the nation, and his websites have been viewed more than 100 million times. Michael's articles are also republished on dozens of other major websites, and this includes some of the biggest alternative news websites on the entire planet. Michael and his wife Meranda are deeply concerned about the direction that this country is heading, and they are working very hard to bring renewal to America.

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Customers find the book compelling and enjoyable. They appreciate the suspenseful storyline that keeps their curiosity peaked. The subject is interesting and the book is described as insightful and inspiring. Many readers consider it a good start for a first novel. However, some feel the religious content is too strong and the supernatural elements are flawed. Opinions vary on the writing quality - some find it well-written and engaging, while others say the dialogue is stilted or artificial. There are mixed views on the character development - some find them carefully developed, while others find them unbelievable.

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Customers like the suspenseful story. They find the plot credible, with amazing scenarios and a good backstory. The subject is interesting, and the book has twists and turns that surprise them. It's an exciting read that resembles current events.

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"...liked how the author gave the ex-girlfriend a lot of rage and a good basic backstory, which I think still needs more details and motivations, maybe..." Read more

"Interesting read from start to finish! A compelling story that was both entertaining and eye opening! The story took a hold me!..." Read more

"...Doubtless it was a lot of work. The good news is that there is a plot. But the rest of the news is not so good...." Read more

177 customers mention "Readability"136 positive41 negative

Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They find it compelling and enjoyable, allowing them to read for short periods of time.

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"...corny and somewhat stilted, but the book still needs to read and is enjoyable. First, the bad: there are some amazing incongruities in plot...." Read more

"This book is a great read, and compelling enough that in 12 hours (3 sessions)I had finished it...." Read more

"...This first novel didn't work for me. One more thing, our author should leave the christianity coda out of his next novel...." Read more

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Customers find the book insightful and encouraging. They say it opens their eyes and makes them think twice. The spiritual dynamic in the book highlights the potential for reality. Readers mention that the book gives them hope as long as they accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.

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"...a little bit; this would help the flow of the story, and aid in conveying ideas quickly...." Read more

"...A compelling story that was both entertaining and eye opening! The story took a hold me!..." Read more

"...I gave this two stars because I still believe that the concept has potential, and that parts of the beginning sequence did have merit..." Read more

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Customers like the book's start. They say it starts well and is a gripping read. While some reviewers mention it needs more work, others say it's a nice job for a first book.

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Customers find the book well-written and engaging, providing a clear description of current events in a work of fiction. However, some readers feel the dialogue is stilted and artificial, making it difficult to read out loud.

"...a few things about it that I had to overlook, such as the technical ability of the writer, which I think will improve even further with time and..." Read more

"The writing is amateurish, sometimes corny and somewhat stilted, but the book still needs to read and is enjoyable...." Read more

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"...is at the end of a long weave and story development ..and the characters peter out. Really...." Read more

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"...forced the dialogue was, followed closely by all the unbelievable persons of the characters. An editor would have made the difference...." Read more

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Customers have different opinions about the book's style. Some find it a good look at life in the free world, with great cover art. Others feel the writing is forced and without style, with corny and repetitive character names. The book also seems to offer a frightening glimpse into what could be our future.

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"...This one is a novel and is rather cheesy.... w/ lots of editing issues. Michael hire me as your editor on your next novel !" Read more

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Customers find the religious content in the book deceptive and flawed. They feel the author is deeply religious, but the supernatural elements and Jesus acting as a character are too much. The book is described as a novelette and not a factual prophetic format.

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Russ
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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2013
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I loved this book and greatly anticipate the sequel.

The items that really stand out and make this novel shine: Excellent plot, well developed with a great potential for reality, which actually adds to the suspense. Good development of believable characters. There are few in life that are 100% good or evil and this book shows development, especially of the main character. Morals are also important to this story line. Finally, it has been said that about 80% of the US believes in God but there is certainly a minority of us that strongly feel that not only is there a god, but that He is actively working, both on the international stage and in individuals' lives. This book contains this spiritual dynamic, which again highlights the potential for reality. Even if you do not care for the idea of a loving, active God, the way that it is presented is not overly religious as to completely turn you off unless you are just completely hostile to the idea. For those of us who would like to see more of this element, it works quite well.

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Dayle Palmer
Great plot!
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2014
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I personally really enjoyed this book because of the plot, the ideas presented, and the fact that the book was an excellent story. There are a few things about it that I had to overlook, such as the technical ability of the writer, which I think will improve even further with time and another novel or two. I think there was a little too much exposition--which is a common failing in new or young or inexperienced writers--but I don't think the over- expositioning ruined the story. The story is still in its beginning and any subsequent novels may have less exposition. There are a few questions I thought of asking, such as, are the killer and several others possessed? I think if there are more novels, this needs to be dealt with. Also, the sentence structure could be tightened a little bit; this would help the flow of the story, and aid in conveying ideas quickly. The author does definitely clearly convey his ideas, though wordily at times. I would also suggest that he flesh out his characters a little more--both his main character and his ex-girlfriend. I liked how the author gave the ex-girlfriend a lot of rage and a good basic backstory, which I think still needs more details and motivations, maybe more complex ones, in the next novel. I think her development is a good start. I think the main character needs to reveal more of his thoughts and inner life, to understand his motivations more. I have read several other novels of this type in the past, and despite its faults, I think the tale is good and well-told.

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Michael S. Garland
I Choose The Light
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2013
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Interesting read from start to finish! A compelling story that was both entertaining and eye opening! The story took a hold me! The book provides a chilling look at the darker side of America, the world and humanity as a whole. America's moral compass is definitely broken and our leadership corrupt from top to bottom! What a shame! We are truly headed toward destruction. It may very well be The Beginning of The End, but each of us gets to choose our path. Each and every human being on this planet has been given free will; the ability to choose between the darkness and the light, between good or evil! And our free will cannot be taken away; it's been given to each of us by a loving God. The Beginning of The End helped remind me of this fact! I have the right to choose my own path; I choose the light; I choose Jesus; my Lord and Savior! May God Bless!

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Amateurish writing, lots of incongruities, but needs to be read by every American.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2014
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The writing is amateurish, sometimes corny and somewhat stilted, but the book still needs to read and is enjoyable. First, the bad: there are some amazing incongruities in plot. A 7 foot 400+ pound assassin in full body armor somersaults over a speeding Audi. This armor is so effective that it allows the assassin to withstand the blast of an exploding gas tank right next to him. If you have ever seen "Hurt Locker" (see it) you'll know that body armor that has any chance of protecting the wearer from that kind of blast does not allow for somersaults over a small dog let alone a car.
A minister's daughter is murdered by the out of control secret organization and the scores of news people present agree not to post the story. We are expected to believe the neighbors don't come out with their iphones when scores of assault troops, black suvs etc. surround the property and make a show of abusing the innocent inhabitants. Has anyone ever heard of the Blaze or Breitbart TV? We are expected to believe that a BATFE agent who is stabbed 33 times, has his tongue cut out, is trussed up like a mummy and is thrown from a high window after filming an interview where he explains that the girl was murdered, and the police decide this was a burglary. An evil woman is stabbed in the back on a boat that is moments away from exploding miles from land, presumably in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay, with no one around anywhere on the horizon and somehow she makes it back to land. I could go on, but you get the idea. Thousands of people are rounded up and many never return and no one fights back. Try that in West Virginia or East Texas. You could send that whole agency into West Virginia and none would come out alive. Some are worse. You get the idea.
The writing is pretty amateurish and stilted, "What did Tom want? That was a question that he knew that he did not have a good answer for."
Now the good: This book is very provocative and should be read for that reason alone. We have seen a steady increase in the abuse of power by government at most all levels, but particularly the Federal level. From the Clinton administration we got Waco, Ruby Ridge and a concerted effort to destroy the women who brought complaints against Clinton. From this administration we have the IRS targeting political foes on a major scale, then magically claiming that the hard drives of most every high ranking official magically failed and were hastily destroyed. We have the NSA monitoring nearly everything every American does electronically. The Administration bugged the communications of scores of AP reporters and have harassed Fox reporters who broke news embarrassing to the Administration. The CIA recently admitted to hacking into Senate computers after denying it. Even the Democratic Chairwoman of the committee was furious. A recent news article exposes a HHS executive asking a recipient to delete the email in violation of Federal law, and the list goes on and on. I am not saying this rises to the level of the abuse portrayed in the book, but we should all be very concerned that these steps are precursors to that kind of behavior. When we have an executive who thinks he can rule without Congress and has lost 12 cases before the Supreme Court 9-0, this should be a concern to all Americans.

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christine John
Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2021
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I found this book to be riveting, I couldn’t put it down, although it was fictional it rings true to what is really happening in the world, I hope that many people buy it and enjoy it as much as I have.

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tony74
Belle histoire
Reviewed in France on February 9, 2020
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Si on enlève le côté mystique , ça reste un bon polar , l intrigue est intéressante , les personnages bien choisis et travaillés. J attends la suite

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GABRIELE
Pessimo libro
Reviewed in Italy on May 27, 2017
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Per quanto mi riguarda mi aspettavo un libro che trattasse di temi reali e prevedesse per quanto possibile un ipotetico futuro. L'ho trovato un libro di fantascienza che racconta una storiella . Ho smesso di leggerlo dopo poco dalla disperazione, per fortuna ho speso poco via kindle.

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Sastoon
Loved the book!!! Can't wait for the next one!
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2014
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I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I found the author to present and develope the characters and plot very well. I found myself really bonding to the main characters. I couldn't help but think how this is entirely possible in the world we live in today. It's your perfect bad vs good story... Can't wait to find out where the author takes us in the next book! This book is well worth the time to read...

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Reviewed in Germany on May 26, 2013
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This clearly a book written by an amateur that caugh me unguarded. Although it keeps you somehow interested for a while, the book has a hidden religious purpose, which has little to do with the book itself. I couldn't finish it.
You would do better spending your time reading something else.

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