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.
The Rising is the first book in the Countdown to the Rapture.
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"This is another series with the Left Behind series although it is only 3 books in this series. It focuses on the beginnings of Nicholae and his early years before he comes into the Left Behind (12 book series) I guess a pre-quel to the Left Behind although it was written afterwards. " — VWrulesChick (5 out of 5 stars)
"This is another series with the Left Behind series although it is only 3 books in this series. It focuses on the beginnings of Nicholae and his early years before he comes into the Left Behind (12 book series) I guess a pre-quel to the Left Behind although it was written afterwards. "
" I read this book after some prompting from an avid-reader friend. I haven't read many fictional works dealing with the Rapture or the Anti-Christ. It is an intriguing topic that makes you wonder, what WILL happen when this world, as we know it, comes to an end? "
" Very interesting books - makes you really think about the second coming "
" Fast read - like all the others in the series. "
" Another great book in the "Left Behind" series. This one is a pre-quel to the entire series. It provides a nice background into the childhood of Nicolas Carpathia (anti-Christ). "
" Very good. Great lead up to the original series. I highly recomend you read them first. "
" couldnt get in to it boring "
" This is the creepiest book I've ever read. It bothered me so much, I packed up the entire serious and put them right in the dumpster. "
" I'd forgotten how much I loved these books. Totally worth a re-read! "
" Not very many people read this book, they don't really know it is there. It is a bit of a weird book, its all about the Antichrists mother and how she had him and the relationship between her husband, and its just really weird. But its still good and worth the read. "
" I have read all of the Left Behind Seies and They do not disappoint. I suggest You start with the Pre's This one especially was enlightening. "
" This was a good read. Finished it fast. Not much to say about it though... it was just well written. "
" wow.. wasn't sure what to expect when reading a Prequel to the Left Behind Series... wow.. it answers alot of questions..especially if you read the entire series first. It shows how Nicholae is made (?)...the way he is.. eerie.. "
" Easy to follow story. Have the next one ready to start. "
" One of three books that precede the "Left Behind" series. A must read, it fills in a lot of the blanks. "
" Awesome series. After the series was written they went back and wrote a few prequel books. definitley start with The Rising. So far I have read each of the books in two days. I cant put them down! "
" The antichrist is here whether we know it or not. "
" I was not sure this book would live up to my expectations when I started reading. I loved the Left Behind series and was not sure what to think. I loved this book too. LaHaye and Jenkins are wonderful writers and they know how to create interesting characters. "
" A great book about the Birth of the antichrist and the childhood of Rayford Steele. "
" This book wasn't as good as the first 12 of this series. "
" Very good read if you are into the Left Behind books. It gives the back story and history of Nicolae and Rayford Steele. "
" Excellent book that although it is fiction, it none the less gives a chilling account of what the anti-christ may one day be like. "
" A new series of Left Behind books, this is book 1 of 3 leading up to the rapture. It details the birth and early life of Nicolae, and of Rayford and Irene Steele's life. Give a background for characters in the original series. "
" The Rayford Steele plotline was, in all honesty, pretty dull and uneventful. Nicolae's was more interesting but, ultimately, unfulfilling. Very wooden characters and bland writing. "
" Did not have much of a plot. It is mainly about the development of the characters, that while interesting at times, did not seem to be necessary for the series as a whole "
" This one was way better then the first one. It is interesting to watch Rayford, Cameron and Nicolae grow up, though these books can never compare to the original series. "
" This one keeps giving you more information to give you a sense of who the main characters are. Very good. "
" Have read the 'regular' series and am enjoying the expanded view of the characters in these 'prequil' books. I kept wanting to say "wake up stupid, you're going to be left behind". Hindsight is so sharp whether it's in a book or life. "
" Found the complete series to be very interesting. I anxiously awaited the next book to be published. "
" Liked this better than the first books in the series - this book especially about difference between being saved vs. being a churchgoer - a must read for anyone who has doubts about their relationship with Jesus "
" I like the idea of the book and the characters, but I do not like the style of writing; It felt like watching a movie rather than reading a book. "
" Just as good as the original Left Behind Series! "
" I loved the Left Behind series. This was a good prequel to tie up loose ends in the series. "
" about the people before they were left behind. "
Tim LaHaye is a renowned prophecy scholar, minister, and author. His Left Behind series is the bestselling Christian fiction series of all time. He and his wife, Beverly, live in Southern California. They have four children and nine grandchildren.
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