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Like another reviewer I bought this because I loved Gas n Snack, Jarrett's other short. This, though, is not a comedy but a story of a lost soul who doesn't realize he's lost. No, it's not a love story, it is a story about being human and how you find your way back when you begin to realize something is wrong. Maybe sometimes it takes someone reaching out, someone who has nothing to gain or lose, someone who can make you feel again without any threat. Read it and reap.

Those are Philip's words, and that's what he's allowed himself to believe, perhaps because it would be too painful to see the truth. The truth is that he's been hiding from himself, and that by giving up his pain he has lost himself. What brings him back... well. Read the story. It is worth your time.

Having read and enjoyed Grant Jarrett's hilarious story "Gas 'n Snack" I expected Philip Waning to be funny. At first i was disappointed, but that didn't last for long. This is not a comedy, but it is quite a special story. In short, a man finds himself disengaged from the people around him, from himself. He doesn't seem to know it, but he feels it. WHat brings him back to himself is so simple and real you may shed a few tears.

Philip Waning is a simple story about an ordinary man, but it neatly nails the importance and complexity of human engagement. It's a masterpiece of economy: Jarrett has written volumes in a few strokes, and the story continues to pick at my mind long after I've put it down.

its a great book for anyone either stuggling or been through a eating disorder...and even if you havne't its still a great read.
u can't go wrong picking up this book and reading it
it will touch your heart.

This is a great book. Every woman should read this. It's a book/workbook. There are places in the book to fill things out. It has really given me a sense of the person I am and the person god sees you as. I recommed this book to every woman.

In "The Real Me," Natalie Grant opens up her own true story of her journey to self-acceptance. She shares about her battle with an eating disorder called bulimia and shows how by the grace of God she was able to turn away from it and truly begin to be herself. Her story really hit me because she wrote it so heartfelt and "real," which definitely made it relatable to my own life. It's a very important subject because I think that every girl has stood in front of the mirror and wished for something totally different than what they see, it's a part of the pressure all girls are under to look pretty and thin. At times her words can be so powerful you feel like she was speaking directly to you! Natalie taught me to stop looking to MTV and Cosmo Girl for answers and start opening up God's word for the truth! Throughout the book Natalie inserts pieces of scripture, encouraging thoughts, and quotes that really wrap the book up into a wonderful package of inspiration. I found Natalie's book very helpful and definitely changed the way I perceive myself and others. It also helped strengthen my relationship with Christ and really showed me that not only does God love me, but he sees the real me and accepts me! I think that's the point that Natalie really stresses and gets across in her book. "The Real Me" helped re-define my definition of beauty and perfection. Now I truly believe that beauty is undefined and perfection is really non-existent. This is a book that no woman should miss out on!

I am using my husband's account to write this, just to clear that up:)

I have been trying to broaden my Christian music listening and came across Natalie Grant's Awaken CD. Through looking up information about her I was led to this book. I am glad too! Natalie shares her battle with bulimia candidly. At first I was put off by the description of her making herself throw up, but I realized she does not want to gloss over it. It's not pretty and that's the point she emphasizes. You may not have ever faced an eating disorder, but there are other ways girls (and even boys) strive for attention and acceptance. The world we live in is not so concerned with what's inside the package as it is with the package itself. Some of things she had to say were things I could spout off as a Christian, but hearing her revelation of those simple truths, cemented them in my heart. "God never promised it would be easy but He did promise He'd be there for us" is one example. Something as Christians you hear a lot but there are moments that make it more real to us. That's what this book is about. It's about realizing God's plans for us, how He views us and how much He loves us. Natalie repeats that she is not perfect, even at the end of the book. This is not meant to make all of your problems go away, or to change your perception of yourself from "yeck" to "WOW!" What is written upon these pages is the road that got her to a place where she can live with herself. She accepts who she is. With any stronghold you may find yourself slipping back into old habits, and there are days where you'll feel beautiful and days when you just don't. This book is aimed at arming us with the knowledge (head & heart) we need to fight off the lies. Scripture is woven throughout the book and quotes, as well as stories from women of all ages. Any woman can benefit from this book, in that it teaches or serves to remind us of who we are in Christ. That is where our true identity is found and that is where true beauty lies. Her testimony to God's love in her life is moving and encourages me that I, too, can break free from a negative self-image. Natalie's book is simple, and from the heart. I hope it touches your heart as much as it touched mine.

I really enjoyed this book. It was fast paced and intrigueing, blending historical,mystery,romance and murder.

I love to read a book that grabs you by the hand and won't let go until the end, and then makes you wish there was more to come ! I would love to see this on the "Big Screen"! I usually don't read romance books, however, I love ghosts and mystery books. This one I could easily pick up and read again. I love the place and time of the story. I felt like I was there when I was reading it and find myself thinking about it still, even though I've finished reading it. Just like some of the best movies I've seen, there were times when laughed to myself and times when I had tears in my eyes. I even gasped and said "Oh, My God" out loud a few times. That's when you know it's really good, when you can feel it. I can't wait to read your next book. P.S. I would love to meet Tyce!

From the start of this book you want to read more and more and it keeps getting better. The story is detailed enough to make you feel you are a part of the surroundings without some much detail that you lose interest. In fact, you never lose interest. I could not put the book down. I read it all the way through. I can't wait for the next book from this author and I would love to see this book made into a movie.

This is a great book! The only thing wrong with it is that it had to end. My first love in life is plantation homes and this book was like food for my soul. Having lived in Louisiana for all of my life and in south Louisiana for almost 25 years, I was thrilled to find this book. I would love to read more from this author. I will keep this book in my library and will surely read it again!

This is the second in the series of reprints from Nostalgia Ventures. There are two stories in this volume, as well as some historical information that is fun to read about the author.

The first story, "The Chinese Disks" pits the Shadow against a master diguise artist who keeps slipping away from the Shadow's agents who are trying to tail him. A very fast-paced story, this tale shows where several of his standing agent came from, with this being their first appearance. The mystery of how the thefts are occuring helps keep the drama going. A very fun read!

The second story is my favorite. "Malmordo" has an international master criminal attempting to set up operations in New York. he and his followers are called "human rats" by the police due to their choice of hidouts, clothing and behavior. There are several great story twists, and the last twist at the end was a complete surprise, and involves a natural enemy of rats. (I'll let you try to figure that one out!) This was as much fun to read as it was trying to solve the mystery based on the clues in the story.

If you're a fan of action films, this will be your style of novel!

Clear your calendar when you start reading this one. Again viable plots and with "rats" like these only The Shadow and his organization can defeat their plans. Keeping who is who in the Chinese Disks is part of the fun.

Volume Two of Nosotalgia Ventures' pulp reprints presents another pair of Classics. The Chinese Disks continues the trend from the "Crime, Insured" storyline in the first volume by intorducing more of the Shadow's agents, some appearing for the first time. Although not as fast paced as the latter, "Disks" has some good action sequences as well as more insight on how the Shadow and his agents go about trailing and eventually foiling the schemes of the Bad guys, usually by piecing together information gathered as well as the some good old fashioned spying.
Diamond Bert, the villian, is not as imposing or siniester as some of the other foes the Shadow has faced, but he does have history. He appeard in the first Shadow novel, "the Living Shadow", as well as "the Shadow's Shadow", in which he no doubt ends up in Jail, where he remains until this story takes place (Dont worry, you don't have to read either novel to catch on to the story, but if you must, both novels were reprinted in the 1970's by Pyramid books and can be found on ebay, ussualy for around $10-$20).
Again, this book contains a standout tale by Walter Gibosn, who penned about 282 of the 325 Shadow novels, not all of which were masterpieces I must admit, but considering the sheer number of novels as well as the short time he took to produce each of them, there is no doubt that Mr. Gibson's Shadow canon is an impressive one, and an achievement deserving more notice and readership next to other serial heroes such as Batman, James Bond and the rest who survived the eras in which they were created and flourished beyond that.

Nostalgia Ventures is an ingenious publishing company to begin to reprint the original printed adventures of The Shadow. He was THE predecessor of Batman, and a good deal more freer about his crime-busting. Unlike the lesser radio show incarnation, Walter B. Gibson's Shadow is VIRTUALLY invisible, a take-no -prisoners guy who wields two automatic pistols.
The best of the two (unabridged, thank God) Shadow novels is the first, The Chinese Disks (1934). The Shadow first assembles his vast network of agents to combat his old nemesis, Diamond Bert Farwell.
The second, Malmordo (1946), is a perfectly atmospheric mystery (the ending of which I guessed before I read it), but it seems to lack the Shadow feeling of the vintage era (1931-1939).
I HIGHLY recommend this volume (the second in a series) to anyone who loves detective and/or (very action-oriented) mysteries. This IS The Shadow, and Nostalgia Ventures has done a justice to faithful fans.

THESE REPRINTS ARE GREAT ,YOU CAN ENJOY READING THEM WITHOUT CRUMBLING
AND GREAT READING TOO!

The third book in the series of new reprints of the classic pulp novels of the 1930's focuses on two criminal masterminds who use red in their evil schemes. This is a 5-star book. I rated it incorrectly by accident.

The Reb Blot, the first story in this book presents the Shadow, and Detecive Joe Cardona, with a mystery where crimes occur and only a mysterious red blot on a piece of paper is left in the aftermath. Criminals get into and out of locations that are fully surrounded by police, embarrassing the police detective and puzzling even the Shadow. How are they able to repeatedly escape directly under the nose of the law? Only the Shadow knows and can stop the schemes of the criminal the papers are calling the Red Blot.

The second story is my favorite Shadow story I have ever seen, in any form, comics, radio, novels or anything in between. Our heretofore undauntable hero meets a voodoo cult that not only manages to halt the Shadow's plan, but actually injure and take the Shadow out of the picture. The following day, the Shadow awakens to hear his physician being kidnapped by the Voodoo Master's thugs. Wounded and weak, what can even the Shadow do against the criminal who can create zombies from living men?

What I knew of The Shadow was from listening to Old Time Radio tapes. I was amazed to find that he was not just Cranston, but several other indivisuals. The Red Blot - what a twist!!!. The Voodoo Master - very good. I am amazed (that word again!) with the great plots.

The Voodoo Master is one of the very best Shadow tales and these new double volumes are excellently produced. Highly recommended all vols, as well as the Doc Savage reprints from the same publisher.

This short, concise book gives a clear and easily understood history of the interpretation of Scripture. The author examines the way the Bible has traditonally been interpreted and then shows how these historical approaches have contributed to our contemporary understanding. While this book may be of particular interest to clergy, teachers, preachers and students, it is free of specialized theological and exegetical terminology and is a valuable resource for anyone who reads the Bible. Highly recommended

Robert Grant (emeritus, U. Chicago) and David Tracy (U. Chicago) have come together in this small book to give perhaps the finest concise history of biblical interpretation that you can find for the money ... Yes, it leaves out some theologians and interpreters, maybe your favorite ones, but the book is not meant to be exhaustive. Nevertheless it almost manages even this, since I cannot think of someone you NEED to know about that you won't have studied after having read this little tome. There is a very nice biblography, a good index (includeing references in the notes as well), though no scriptural index. This is not a real problem, however, since this is not a book of exegesis per se, but the history of exegetical problems and traditions.

The book is divided into two parts, historical and theological. That may not be an exact divide in a book on biblical interpretations, but it serves. Grant writes part one, and manages to give a good overview of all (and excellent investigation of others) of the various readings of the text, Old and New. In 150 pages of non-technical language, Grant leads the reader from Jesus and first-century Jewish readings of the Bible, and the development of Christian texts into a "testament," all the way to modern (20th century) Protestant ways of reading, without leaving out anyone who figures largely or less-largely in the history of interpretation. Quite a feat, but he is successful, at least within the scope that this book sets for itself. It is not for the specialist, but the specialist can certainly benefit from it as a reference book and quick look-up tool (and who doesn't need that from time to time?) David Tracy's contribution is part two, a theological and hermeneutical look at biblical interpretation, interpretaiton theory, critical theory, and prospects for the future. As in Grant's earlier chapters, Tracy gives just enough information to be helpful, but not enough to be daunting.

With a top scholar in biblical studies and a top scholar in theological studies coming together in this book, it makes it a volume hard to avoid owning, especially for the student or educated layman. Here is a suggestion, as a matter of fact: this would be an excellent adult study book for churches--pastors and vestries take note! If you are in the position to need a history of how the biblical texts have developed and been interpreted (the multifariousness of interpretations might well shock you), this is a great little book to own. I highly recommend it without reservation.

Truly a work of great scholarship. In some occasions, the discussions were beyond my comprehension level. This book is certainly not meant for the new Christian or even for the intermediate Christian. The theological and philosophical depth of this book can certainly cause some to be "left behind."

Therefore, as a pro and as a con, the level of intellectualism of this book serves it as both a blessing and bane.

The reader can also sense immediately from the start of the book and to the end of the book the authors' moderate viewpoint concerning the authority of Scripture. As presented in pages 3, 104, 129 and 176 (from cover-to-cover), both authors view that Scripture is the "record of God's revelation," and David Tracy adds further on p.176 that, "Christianity considers the Scriptures not the revelation itself but the original witness to the revelation." This moderate view of Scripture devalues the authority of God's word as His sole special revelation of Jesus Christ.

Both authors write their works well, except they both fail to explain why the Bible is merely a "record of God's revelation" and not IS "God's revelation," but brushes their liberal view with an absolute statement that "all Christianity considers it this way," when in fact Conservative Christianity DOES NOT support this view.

A SHORT HISTORY OF THE INTERPRETATION OF THE BIBLE, written by Robert M. Grant and published in 1963 and later revised with David Tracy is the standard history of the different ways in which the Bible has been interpreted since the days of the early Church to the mid to late twentieth century. Beginning with how Jesus and New Testament authors used the Hebrew Scriptures, the book continues with the different ways patristic authors, medieval and Renaissance authors, and finally modern authors interpret scripture. What we see is that there was never one way to interpret scripture, which shows how scripture is a continuous living and thriving set of writings. I have found the book helpful not only in understanding scripture, but also theology itself. Scripture is the basis of theology, and understanding the differences between Alexandrian interpretations and the interpretation of scriptures of writers associated with Antioch, the differences between Catholic, Lutheran, and Calvinist interpretations, and how modern scholars see scripture gives insight into theological thought. More often than not, theologians are not biblical scholars, and basing thought in scripture is not their forte. The Grant and Tracy text is a great help with clarification and for me brings together the connection between theology and the Bible.

After studying theology and scripture, I have returned to this text for Bible study preparation and preaching. From time to time I will look at various texts and how they have been interpreted through the centuries, which if done well can make scripture study vibrant. Of course the key is when it is done well, but that's another story.

Needless to say this text is indispensable for anyone studying scripture. Most exegesis looks not only at the text but also the ways it has been interpreted over the centuries. This book gives an overview that will make historical exegetical work easier. If this is not a required text for theological study, I would advise people who wish to study scripture or theology to buy this readable and valuable volume. It will undoubtedly answer questions that will arise. I only have one caution and it's not about the book but the binding. I have owned two copies of this book. The first I purchased in the seminary and before long the pages fell out due to poor binding. The same is happening with the second. This should not prevent a person from buying the book, but it is a warning that it may not be as well as it could be.

Lisa Merritt is a great grant writer, as such she makes this book/CD-ROM an easy tool to follow when writing for a grant application.
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Cam is having a hard time adjusting to life outside of the Marines, especially in light of the embarrassing reason for his discharge - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and severe allergic reactions to all things citrus. Now, back in San Francisco, his PTSD has left him at the mercy of his mother - the renowned owner of the brothel Tuesday's Child. While unwillingly working for his mother "recruiting" Cam comes across Joshua, a down on his luck doctoral student, who sees right through Cam's approach and turns him down flat. However, when Cam comes across Joshua hooking several weeks later everything is different - but will Joshua give Cam a chance?

Tart and Soul is a one of the most unlikely romances I've had the pleasure of reading in a long time. Living in a brothel, with a mother that doesn't respect sexual boundaries between family members and unwillingly turning tricks for his own mother makes Cam an intriguing character that will charm you despite the unlikely setting. Joshua is more of a secondary character to Cam's actions but he serves to provide a humorous foil to Cam's seriousness and to bring a little light into his life. From start to finish Cam and Joshua will capture your attention and then your heart as they clumsily make their way to a life together. Get yourself Tart and Soul the next time you are in the mood for an unusual but charming read!

Sabella
reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed

This one is refreshing, at times even wacky. Cameron is almost a war hero and you would have thought he is 100% alpha. But he is still very much a "Mummy's boy" at heart. He develops an allergy for citrus chemicals which could make him go crazy. And one day this same allergy lands him in deep troubles. Fortunately he is rescued by Grace, his very resourceful mother. But now Cameron is very much indebted to Grace who runs a brothel. The only way to repay his debt is to work for his mother! And Grace is all for making full use of his son's skills and good looks. Strange treatment from one's mother. Not that she does not care but Grace being Grace is just practical and resourceful.
And of course there is romance when one very learned, young but impoverished professor, Joshua, enters the picture.

This may just be a single shot but its cast of characters is well developed. Cameron and Joshua are very likable characters and by the end of the story, Grace does come across a caring mum. The plot is entertaining and amusing. The romance between Cameron and Joshua is especially sweet and touching and I wish there is more on this couple.

I would love to read more from this writer.

Fun characters and a twist on the usual m/m romance make this a short fiction well worth the bit of pocket change it costs to make it yours.

This is not your average m/m romance by any means. We are introduced to our viewpoint character, Cameron, with a jolt (he's coping with post traumatic stress disorder), and that introduction creates immediate sympathy and interest in Cam's situation. Cam's mom, Grace, did not endear so much as impress with her confident, independent personality and her unusual point of view. She comes to Cam's rescue when he needs her, but with strings attached--the sort of strings that would horrify your average mom. Grace does grow on you by the story's end. She cares about Cam and is obviously willing to go to some length to look out for him. That makes her a good mom in this reader's eyes, despite her mercenary streak.

The character who did endear, besides Cam, is Joshua. Grace's machinations do bring Cam some direction in the midst of a rough patch in his life, and something clicks when he and Joshua meet. Their meeting is fun and the author does a nice job of giving us their backstories as the two men become acquainted. And vivid backstories they do have, these boys. :) I enjoyed the way the author kept everything moving with a fresh, funny appeal. The characters were wonderfully fleshed out, despite the story's length, and even a couple of minor characters came as vividly to life, helped by the smart details the author slips in.

My favorite part of the story was the way in which Cam and Joshua find each other again and the ensuing sweetness as they reconnect emotionally and physically. I was wishing this story had been longer, because I wanted more of their relationship.

While the occasional pun made me cringe (as puns tend to do), the author has a crisp, uncluttered writing style and a good eye for the right detail to set a scene. I could see it all quite clearly, especially the brothel. I recommend this story to readers looking for something entertainingly off-the-wall, with enough charm to thoroughly win you over, and characters that are memorable and likeable. I will be looking out for more from this author, too.

A short novel, strange but interesting.

Cam is a former Marine: after a mental breakdown due to a disastrous mission, he retired from the Corps and now he lives with his mother, a drill sergent with a skirt. Grace, his mother, is a notorious Mistress, she owns a very profitable brothel in San Francisco and even if she loves her son, she does nothing for free. And so a reluctant Cam finds himself sometime bartending and sometime whoring for his mother, and even if he is gay, when he is with a customer, woman or man is the same, it's not doing for pleasure but for work.

Seeing that adding a man to her stable improves the profit, Grace asks Cam to "recruiting" other young men, and Cam meets Joshua, a young man in obvious need of a friend. But Cam has no heart to bring Joshua back to his mother, and so he lets him go, hoping for him to find a better life. But maybe living in a brothel with a loving mother, even if a business woman, is not a so bad perspective in comparison on what he could find on the streets.

The story edges on the absurd. Both Cam than Joshua pasts are so unbelievable and excessive that are almost a genial twist in the usual story. And Grace is a wonderful character, almost better than his son Cam. Tart and Soul is a light tale, it seems like some old movies setting in difficult and dangerous era, but inside the movie all goes right, and the reality never breaks the good mood of the story. Even some pretty ugly events, like Joshua's raping, remain untold and refer to in a lightly way. And the resolution to the most difficult situations is always simple and fast.

Both Cam and Joshua are lost souls in need of a safe haven that they find in the "loving" embrace of Grace (even if Grace calculates how much money she could gain having two lost souls as her employees...)

Tart and Soul is not very long, less than 70 pages, but I think it deserves more, both on the same story and also telling us something more on what happens next.

Smoke Screen continues the series begun with Multiple Listing, featuring Sydney Teague in her second outing. This novel takes us beyond the typical amateur sleuth adventure, covering themes of obsession, family and forgiveness. The journey Sydney takes here is deeper than the solution of the murder disguised as suicide that starts the book - it encompasses a searching of the past, both hers and the victims for answers that extend past the "facts of the case".

The seriousness of the issues is leavened with Sydney's self-deprecating humor, the relationships with her employees and her children (a NY mystery book store owner praises Grant's ability to write about children -"she just gets it" - and I agree), and the gentle pricking of Charlotte, NC's wannabe self absorbtion.

The depth of thought here does not in any way remove the lively pace. I couldn't put it down. A compelling book from an author who has much to give.

hooray for sydney! i loved how determined and devoted she was to someone with an inspiring dream! too bad he died before we got to meet him. this book showed a powerful look at the tobacco industry thru the eyes of the people who work the fields. it reminds you how unhealthy smoking is without being preachy. this book leaves you hanging on til the very end, never quite sure whodunnit. once again i am glad to acquaint myself in sydney's world and can't wait until sally is back on her feet flirting with everyone in the next book! hmmm... i wonder if they ever really will develop a safe cigarette....

"Multiple Listing" by Anne Underwood Grant was a great read and her new Sydney Teague mystery "Smoke Screen" is even better. Sydney has a new client for her advertising firm. Seth Bolick had developed a new product--tobacco free cigarettes. They will have addictive qualities, but eliminate the toxins of tobacco, tar and the hundreds of other additives. When Seth dies, Sydney is convinced that it is not suicide as reported. The sheriff/coroner/auto dealer, etc. in the small community near Charlotte, N.C. wants it to be suicide as do the residents of the town which relies heavily on tobacco crops. Seth's family believe his obession with his quest for a safe cigarette led him to madness and self-destruction just as it had his father. There are plenty of suspects as well as some knotty social and economic issues. What happens to tobacco growers and others who make their living in the industry? In some ways it is analogous to the fate of the lumber industry as thousands were plunged into unemployment to save some obscure flora or fauna. Grant presents this problem with real compassion for all sides of the issue. We also learn more about Sydney's past, especially her relationship with her father. Buy and read "Smoke Screen," but be sure to read "Multiple Listing" first. Anne Underwood Grant is a real find among mystery writers.

I enjoyed Multiple Listing, Anne Grant's first Sydney Teague mystery. I enjoyed Smoke Screen even more. When confronted with the untimely death of a favorite client, amateur sleuth Sydney Teague is presented with a personal dilemma when the coroner labels it suicide. She can't accept that the man she had grown close to in a short but intense period of time would kill himself. Accidental death is highly unlikely which leaves murder -- or maybe she didn't know him as well as she thought she did? It's a good mystery that includes well-crafted surprises that delighted this mystery buff to the very end.

However, Smoke Screen presents more than a good mystery to be solved. One of the reasons I enjoy amateur sleuths is that, unless they are put into immediate personal danger, their motivations for finding the truth come from within. In Smoke Screen, Anne Grant weaves her mystery thread into a tapestry that explores the nature of friendships, family relationships, and human frailty.

In an early scene in the book, Sydney visits her father's grave and reflects on their relationship. After reading that scene, I put the book down for a while. Not because it interfered with the flow of the book, but simply because I wanted some time to reflect on the thoughts -- like appreciating a good sunset.

Characters which first appeared in Multiple Listing return in Smoke Screen enhanced. I particularly liked the interplay between Sydney and Hart, her art designer. Having them in the same scene for more than a paragraph or two always leads to a good and sometimes a great .

Read Multiple Listing. Then read Smoke Screen. You won't be sorry, and, you'll know why I am looking forward to Anne Grant's next book.

This has been an excellent series of books, though in book 2 I was disappointed that salvation wasn't spelled out a bit clearer. Look forward to more books by these two authors.

This is certainly one of the best novels about the end times. Fans of the Left Behind series will enjoy this book & the authors' previous two novels Flee The Darkness & By Dawns Early Light.

I thoroughly enjoyed this very plausible account of 'end-time' events.

It is written as a sequel to the author's previous novel entitled 'By Dawn's Early Light', which deals with the prophesied invasion of Israel as depicted in the Book of Ezekiel.

'Spear Of Tyranny' takes in world events after the thwarting of this invasion and the rise of the Anti-Christ in the guise of Adrian Romulus, who forms a 'one-world government' and requires that everyone takes a 'mark' in their right hand or forehead, without which no-one can buy or sell;- The Biblical 'mark of the beast'.

The story revolves around this and other events in the Biblical 'Great Tribulation' leading up to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

Very easy to read and will hold your attention from beginning to end.

This is certainly one of the best novels about the end times. Fans of the Left Behind series will enjoy this book & the authors' previous two novels Flee The Darkness & By Dawns Early Light.