Time seems to slow as the clock ticks down. Pan-Con Airlines captain Rayford Steele prepares for a flight to London with beautiful flight attendant Hattie Durham. Because of his wife's newfound faith, Rayford looks forward to time, and the possibilities, with Hattie.
Journalist Cameron "Buck" Williams is in Israel when the Russians attack, and he experiences for himself the miraculous deliverance of the Holy Land. Buck cannot deny Chicago bureau chief Lucinda Washington's insistence that the event was prophesied in Scripture, though he dares not consider the personal ramifications.
Meanwhile, Nicolae Carpathia eliminates any obstacles in his path to power. As the newly appointed president of Romania, Nicolae is invited to speak before the U.N.
Without warning, millions disappear and are welcomed into the unspeakable presence of God.
In the moments leading up to the Rapture, nobody knows it is coming as the clock silently ticks down. Choices are made. The stage is set as Nicolae Carpathia ruthlessly eliminates any obstacles in his rise to power. In the twinkling of an eye, loved ones disappear without a good-bye. Heaven rejoices as millions are welcomed into the unspeakable presence of God. The darkest days may lie ahead for those who have been left behind. On o6-o6-o6, read the story that leads you right into Left Behind.
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5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jill Wells (Spring, Texas), November 17, 2006
I have read The Rapture 3 times because I can't get enough of it! My heart swells when I read it and my soul soars. I cannot wait to enter that magnificent presence and bow at His feet like the saints in the book did. Thank you for this wonderful book and God bless you.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Kenny (NC), June 20, 2006
When I first started reading all of the Left Behind books, I often wondered what it would be like from Irene and Raymie's perspectives. When I heard that the third prequel book, The Rapture would deal with this I was excited and anxious at the same time because I wanted this to be like I had imagined. Not only were my expectations met, they were exceeded! The account of the raptured saints and the Bema Seat judgements are cool. I loved how the authors paid tribute to some famous Christians both past and present while still keeping all of the focus on Jesus Christ. The back stories of some of the characters left behind were both creative and heart wrenching. The book is also a wake up call to everyone to make your life count for Jesus Christ.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jeanne Zornes (Wenatchee, WA), June 01, 2006
We know scripture's admonition that some of our areas of focus on earth will end up as wood, hay and stubble--in other words, worthless. Jerry has applied imagination to that concept by providing a parade of saints (from the martyred missionaries, the Stams, to still-living Christian leaders)seen at end-time judgment of their works. You'll consider your own life as you read of the test of fire.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Edward R Nugent (Phoenix, Arizona), April 07, 2006
I was never a Bible reader however since being introduced to Left Behind book #1 a few years ago my belief in Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior has grown 10 fold. I've just read the first chapter of The Rapture and its as controlling, inspirational and inspiring as the other Left Behind books. I can't wait until June, 6th, 2006. This series is not for everyone but for those people like myself that are searching for a friend this series is for you. It's your guiding light to salvation and forgivness through Christianity.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Harriet Klausner (Morrow, Ga), April 03, 2006
The countdown to the Rapture has begin and though he doesn’t know it will happen soon, Nicolae Carpathia, is making plans with the help of his spirit guide (Lucifer) to take control of the world. He blackmails the president of Romania using intimidation and threats to his family into stepping down from his post and the outgoing president declares to the people that Carpathia should be the next president. Raymond Steele, enamored of flight attendant Hattie Durham neglects his wife and his young son Jamie, thinking they are fools for being so involved in the church.
Days before Carpathia makes his speech to the United Nations, the Rapture occurs and his sprit guide shows him how to use the disappearances to his advantage. Raymond’s wife Irene has almost given up hope that her husband will turn into the man who showered her with love. When the trumpet sounds, Irene and Jamie are lifted into heaven given new bodies and minds. There they are judged for how they lived their life after they received salvation. They see and explore heaven and interact with God and his son. Irene, happy at last still prays that Raymond and Chloe, her daughter, will seek salvation through the Lord.
THE RAPTURE explores in depth the characters of the protagonists and the antagonists of the Left Behind series. It is a fulfilling novel that answers many questions not covered in the other books in the series like why Raymond’s first officer committed suicide and how Carpathia persuaded the president of Romania to step down. The authors have written another fascinating and revolutionary work in a series that most readers wish will never end.
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