There's no slow buildup in this series; the very first chapter grabs you and thrusts you into the middle of a nuclear attack being waged against the United States by a rogue nation. As the characters emerge and the dust begins to settle, New York Times best-selling author Tim LaHaye, Craig Parshall, weave a masterful tale that is frighteningly plausible.
Using current news and trends ripped right from 2010 headlines, Edge of Apocalypse mixes intense international instability, national security concerns, a left-leaning national media propped up by overt media consolidation, and continuing domestic economic distress, and weaves them into a skillful story of intrigue. The book's hero, Joshua Jordan, is a secular, self-made New York businessman whose brilliant, energetic lawyer wife gently woos him toward the cross, while constantly negotiating the cross-current of their artistic son who in no way fits the mold his father envisions for him. Suddenly, the lives of Jordan and his family become inexorably intertwined with Washington's political scheming. The inner workings of Congress, the FCC, federal district court, and even the intelligence community are painted with the careful nuances that only a D.C. insider like Parshall could achieve. And it's all told against the backdrop of the seemingly innocuous but highly significant spread of globalism, a subject at which both Parshall and LaHaye excel.
How much will Joshua Jordan be willing to sacrifice for his family - or his nation? When, and how, do men and women stand up against even subtle forms of tyranny? All told, it's a futuristic account about the not-so-distant future that will leave you wondering: Is this where our nation is heading?
You may be surprised by the answer.
(Hardcover)
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