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by Tim LaHaye (Author), Jerry B. Jenkins (Author)
Book 3 of the 3-book prequel to the best-selling Christian fiction series that sold over 63 million copies!
"The Left Behind series . . . is among the best-selling fiction books of our times--right up there with Tom Clancy and Stephen King." --Time
Get a glimpse into the lives of your favorite characters before they were left behind.
- What was life like before the Rapture for Rayford, Irene, and Chloe Steele, Bruce Barnes, Buck Williams, and Tsion Ben Judah?
- Why does Viv Ivins play such a pivotal role in Nicolae Carpathia's life?
- What were the events surrounding Nicolae's sudden rise to power?
- How did he become filled with evil?
You will find all these answers and more in this exciting series!
The Rapture: In the Twinkling of an Eye / Countdown to Earth's Last Days
In this the final prequel to the blockbuster series, the story alternates between events on earth immediately after the Rapture and characters in heaven as they view the chaotic events on earth.
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Time seems to slow as the clock ticks down. . . .
Pan-Con Airlines captain Rayford Steele prepares for a flight to London with beautiful flight attendant Hattie Durham. Because of his wife's newfound faith, Rayford looks forward to time-and the possibilities-with Hattie.
Journalist Cameron "Buck" Williams is in Israel when the Russians attack and experiences for himself the miraculous deliverance of the Holy Land. Buck cannot deny Chicago bureau chief Lucinda Washington's insistence that the event was prophesied in Scripture, though he dares not consider the personal ramifications.
Meanwhile, Nicolae Carpathia eliminates any obstacles in his path to power. As the newly appointed president of Romania, Nicolae is invited to speak before the U.N.
Without warning, millions disappear and are welcomed into the unspeakable presence of God.
On earth some realize what has happened . . . what they've lost . . . what they've missed.
And the darkest days lie ahead for those left behind.
Author Biography
Dr. Tim LaHaye was the bestselling author of more than seventy books and coauthor of the popular Left Behind series. Before his death in 2016, he spent more than thirty years in research, study, and pastoral counseling. He and his wife, Beverly, conducted hundreds of family-life seminars on the Spirit-filled life. Tim was the president of Tim LaHaye Ministries and cofounder of the Pre-Trib Research Center.
Jerry B. Jenkins, writer of the series, is the author of more than 185 books. His books can be found regularly on The New York Times Best Sellers List. He and his wife, Dianna, live in Colorado Springs.
