Enjoyable, but predictable. A bit too "pat", not that great of prose, but I always enjoy a save the world kind of novel, with a bit of Revelation thrown in for good measure.

5th grade Josh was blown away by this book. Mid-thirties Josh re-reading at the inlaws over Thanksgiving? Not at all. I quite liked re-reading Peretti's This Present Darkness shortly after finishing this, though, so I'm upgrading this to two stars for the pair.

I enjoyed this book very much. It was written in 1991 and this novel is a pretty darned good picture of what's happening in the world right now, including the earthquake/tsunami that hit Japan, the economy, the state of the middle east, the problems facing the United States, etc. It's pretty eerie how closely this author seemed to have looked into the future. The internet was not widespread in 1991...remember Prodigy and Compuserve? The author calls it the Data-Net, but wow...very interesting so far.

A well done novel based on historical fact and Biblical prophecy. Very interesting reading.

Nice book

truth or fiction
You decide

a fictional example of how politically the government can make Christians the enemy of the state. Gives you alot to think about.

MUST READ!

"My biggest concern in writing a novel is that someone may read too much into it. Obviously, I tried to use as realistic a scenario as possible in this story. But it is purely fictional, including the characters, events, and timing. It should not be assumed that it is prophetic in any regard. As best I know, I have a gift for teaching, a talent for writing, and no prophetic abilities beyond that of any other Christian."

Dark and captivating

This is the first book I have read this quickly in a long time. Some things are predictable, but the webs of deceit and intrigue made the story and plot move along quite well. Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it is a reoccurring message and hopefully we will never see any part of the world Burkett painted.

Absolutely incredible book! He wrote this book in 1991 but it could have been written last week - telling about all the things that are happening right now!! Amazing!

Fiction but Still Applicable Today

Riveting story of the American government gone wrong. The media played a huge role in convincing the masses to give up their freedoms and implicate their neighbors for supposed territories activities. Pertinent today?