Synopses & Reviews
The Rising begins a new Left Behind series that will give you a glimpse into the lives of your favorite characters before the Rapture. Have you ever wondered what life was like before the Rapture for Rayford, Irene, and Chloe Steele, Bruce Barnes, Buck Williams, and Tsion Ben Judah? Plus, see why Viv Ivins plays such a pivotal role in Nicolae Carpathia's life. What were the events surrounding Nicolae's sudden rise to power? How did he become filled with evil? You will find all these answers and more in this exciting new series!
In The Rising, Marilena Carpathia has only one dream: to be a mother. So when a mysterious clairvoyant promises the fulfillment of this dream, Marilena does not hesitate. Through genetic engineering and the power of the prince of darkness himself, Marilena is about to become a chosen vessel, one who will unknowingly give birth to the greatest evil the world has ever known.
Halfway around the world, God's plans are subtly being carried out too. Young Ray Steele is determined to avoid one day taking over the family business. Instead, Ray sets his heart on becoming a pilot.
Soon Carpathia's and Steele's lives will intersect. And good and evil will clash in an explosion that will shake the world.
The eternal battle for souls has come to earth. The world hurtles toward the countdown to the Rapture.
Synopsis
The newest book in the Left Behind series. The Rising will give you a glimpse into the lives of your favorite characters before the Rapture. Have you ever wondered what life was like for your favorite characters Rayford, Irene and Chioe Steele, Bruce Bames, Buck Williams, and Ision Ben Judah before the Rapture? Plus see how Nicolae Carpathia came into power, why Viv Ivans played such a pivotal role in Nicholae's life, what were the events surrounding his rise to power and how he became filled with evil? You will find all these answers and more in The Rising.
Synopsis
The Rising, the newest book in the Left Behind series, gives readers a glimpse into the lives of their favorite characters before the Rapture. Plus, they will see how Nicolae Carpathia came into power, why Viv Ivans played such a pivotal role in Nicolae's life, and what events led to his rise to power and filled him with evil.
Synopsis
Marilena Carpathia has only one dream: to be a mother. So when a mysterious clairvoyant promises the fulfillment of this dream, Marilena does not hesitate. Through genetic engineering and the power of the prince of darkness himself, Marilena is about to become a chosen vessel, one who will unknowingly give birth to the greatest evil the world has ever known.
Halfway around the world, Gods plans are subtly being carried out too. Young Ray Steele is determined to avoid one day taking over the family business. Instead, Ray sets his heart on becoming a pilot...
Soon Carpathias and Steeles lives will intersect. And good and evil will clash in an explosion that will shake the world.
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"The Rising" is the first book in the Countdown to the Rapture. The first twelve books in the Left Behind series, with sales of more than 60,000,000 copies, comprise the fastest-selling adult fiction series ever. The previous six titles debuted at number one on the "New York Times" best-seller list as well as those of "USA Today, The Wall Street Journal," and "Publishers Weekly."
"Desecration," book nine, was the best-selling novel in the world in 2001.