I have been waiting a long time for a book like this - in fact since the Left Behind series, all of which I read over and over again.
THE TIME OF JACOB'S TROUBLE by DONNA VANLIERE is not only an exciting novel but it is so full of truth that I know I will read it many times as well. Whether you are serious about your Christian walk and want to learn more about the Rapture of the church and end times prophecy, or just want to read a riveting story, this is the book for you.
The story starts with the disappearance of people all over the world. There is a well described sense of panic and despair at the mayhem that is let loose with looting gangs, attacks on America and Israel, and general lawlessness. Everyone seems to have their own opinion, from aliens taking people, to chemical reactions, to ridding the earth of Christians with their intolerance and bigoted ideas, and many other views. Those who feel that maybe God has taken His people to be with Him are viewed as the enemy!
Life changes for ever for Emma Grady when Mrs Ramos, the woman she is working on at the rehabilitation centre is suddenly not there! She is terrified and manages to get home through the chaos to her boyfriend Matt, who is just as confused as she is. She is also devastated to hear from her sister that their mother has disappeared.
In Israel, Dr Zerah Adler is equally thrown by the disappearance of Dr Haas, one of his co-workers.
There are many interesting characters and the plot is well crafted.
i will leave you there as I do not want to spoil the read for you.
The author is very knowledgeable about the end times and really knows the Word of God. Her explanations in "Where in the Word" at the end are excellent. I have highlighted so many passages right through and really enjoyed every part of the book. I am looking forward to the next novels in the series.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Harvest House Publishers. The opinions in this review are completely my own.