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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN num: 9781414316369
ISBN number: 1414316364
Label: Tyndale House Publishing houses
Manufacturer: Tyndale House Publishing houses
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 304
Printing Date: October 15, 2008
Publishing house: Tyndale House Publishing houses
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In this a much anticipated conclusion to the Apocalypse series, First Sergeant 'Goose' Gander of the United States Army Rangers is in over his head, and he knows it. Trapped by the Rapture in the carnage of Middle Eastern shooting war, far from his wife and kid back home, he's living every day on the edge, afraid each moment might be his last, terrified that he'll never see the people he loves again. The war on the Syrian/Turkish border is heating up, and the opposition armies and the local warlords are skirmishing for power in a no-man's land filled with innocent victims that Goose hopes to protect.
Goose soon discovers elements within his own forces, fearful of his leadership, are determined to bring him down. With everybody gunning for him, Goose is going to need a miracle to pull off his mission. Even as he struggles to believe in the God of miracles, Goose is about to discover the power of redemption and the bulwark of pure faith. And as the Hand of God closes over him and he accepts salvation, Goose Gander will finally find the peace he seeks, even as the war-torn land around him explodes in violence.
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There is a lot of military jargon in the book but once it is explained it is easy to remember. It is exciting to see how the characters interact.
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Vanished! Much of the world has disappeared and those who are Left Behind are dealing with their losses in various ways. First Sergeant "Goose" Gander lost his youngest son when the vanishings occurred and now he finds himself far away from his wife, Megan, and stepson, Joey. Chaos is reigning in the Middle East and Goose finds enemies at every turn, some even supposedly on his own side. Meanwhile, Megan and Joey have their own battles at home to fight. How will Goose, Megan, and Joey fit into God's plan in the midst of the Tribulation?
APOCALYPSE UNLEASHED is the final chapter in the Left Behind: Military series. It can easily be read as a stand alone, particularly if, like me, you've read the Left Behind series. My only regret is that I'm only now discovering this series as it's ending... and yet it's impossible to truly complete the series because of the overall story arc. Mel Odom does a spectacular job at making APOCALYPSE UNLEASHED conclude successfully, however. I think it's a tribute to his skills as an author that he manages to do so when the series was obviously intended to be much longer.
APOCALYPSE UNLEASHED is jam packed with action. From start to finish, there is nary a dull moment as the pace of the story serves to intensify the sense of danger and urgency surrounding Goose. The story alternates between the Middle East and Fort Benning, Georgia, as Mel Odom takes readers into the heart of a military family in the middle of the biggest war the world will ever see.
APOCALYPSE UNLEASHED is a phenomenal story and one that will appeal to fans of Christian thrillers. Readers of the Left Behind series will enjoy seeing this aspect of the military as the events of the Tribulation unfold. Mel Odom has hooked me as I've already ordered the three prior books. It's not often you can find a book with both a great plot and a great message but APOCALYPSE UNLEASHED is just that sort of book. Highly recommended!
COURTESY OF CK2S KWIPS AND KRITIQUES
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Loved the book, although I wish the publisher had allowed Mel to continue the series all the way to the Glorious Appearing and not end it with #4. I would have also liked to have seen the storyline that included the chaplain from the USS Wasp continued. The only blooper I found was the mention of a little girl being comforted by her mother during a battle when there should have been no little children left after the Rapture. However, the fast-paced action and detail more than make up for this minor blip. Great job, Mel!
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Mel Odom did a great job in writing a "Left Behind" series from the military point of view. This book is book 4 of the series and I had waited a long time for it to come out. I sure hope he will write a few more from the military point of view cuz there are more people involved, his family, the people back home. This helps people to see what war is like...it is not pretty but even in the Bible the Israelities had to fight hard to get their land and they are still fighting for it. God is always in control and He always has a plan.
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A third of the Earth's population, including every child under thirteen, has vanished. Some claim that this is a sign that the end times are here, that God took those who'd accepted his love to heaven. Others seek to use the unrest for gain--or conquest. US Rangers in Turkey are under attack by Syrian forces--and lack the air support and numbers they need to survive. Meanwhile, local warlords and bandits are everywhere. Sgt. "Goose" Gander tries to stand against the attacks, to help those innocents whom he can, and to come to grips with what's happened. His commanding officer, Capt. Remington, sees Goose's popularity as a threat to his leadership--and to his intended rise in the military. He's put Goose in postion to be killed, but Goose seems not only to survive, but to become more of a hero--thanks partly to the reporting of spunky Danielle Vinchenzo.
Although Goose's efforts in Turkey don't seem to mean much in the deteriorating world God's rapture has left behind, he's actually at the focal point of major efforts. A sinister leader, Nicholae Carpathia has used his charisma to become Secretary-General of the United Nations. He's willing to send UN troops to back up Remington's US Rangers, but his goals don't seem quite in tune with those of Goose and his fellow soldiers. Even more than Remington, Carpathia sees Goose as a danger. Also a danger--the secret agent who penetrated the Syrian terrorist organizations and believes he's found a link between them and Carpathia himself.
Author Mel Odom writes a fast-paced thriller. While Goose tries to stay alive and work within his own system of honor, the world is falling apart. Back in the States, Goose's wife and step-son struggle with their lives--and with the knowledge that Goose might die at any moment. Their lives are complicated by the fact that Goose's son vanished--and his wife had been, at least temporarily, suspected of kidnapping another child. Capt. Remington is a surprisingly complex and sympathetic antagonist. He and Goose entered the army together and while Remington entered officer training, he still sees Goose as a good soldier and a friend. Still, his ambition makes him susceptible to Carpathia's offers.
APOCALYPSE UNLEASHED is published by Tyndale, and targets the Christian rather than secular reading market. As such, it sometimes bogs down into discussions about whether ordinary Church attendance is sufficient, or whether a more personal commitment to God is required. Secular readers may choose to skip through these. I would also have liked to Goose's ultimate decision at the end of the novel to have been more of an existential leap--as well as a physical journey. I doubt, however, that the target audience will be bothered by these--indeed, that might be a key part of their enjoyment.
Odom writes great action scenes. For me, APOCALYPSE UNLEASHED really came alive when Goose was battling warlords, Syrians, and CIA assassins. It was a hard book to put down.
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