A fast great read!

Assasins, the newest book in the Left Behind series keeps the suspence of it's predacessors right on track. I am a born again christian and my interest in Biblical prophecy is what got me interested in this series. But these books are so well written and take such interest in the development of plot & characters, that I find it hard to believe that a person of any differing faith would not enjoy reading them as well. Even if they just presumed it to be a science fiction series of novels. Jenkins knows how to unfold a story and keep the readers involed in it on so many levels. This book is so relevant to the headlines I read in the newspapers each day and once you decide to read it I think you will start to see the things happening around you in a different light. I would reccomend starting with the first book in the series, so that you can have a focus on the entire story. This series is a must read for any fan of action & adventure & mystery novels no matter what your faith!

Suspenseful Fiction?

I've read all but The Indwelling in this series and found this one to be entertaining but a little drawn out. Besides the continuing saga of good vs. evil as portrayed by Buck, Rayford and other believers against Carpathia and his henchmen, the book continues to move along in its narrative of the end days. The specualtive interpretation, based on Biblical Phrophecy is full of God's message all be it not so suttle at times. If you've read the others in this series you probably will read this book no matter what is said. If you're new I suggest you start with the original to get a complete feel for Jenkin's and LaHaye's apacopalyptic vision. If you just want to jump into the series, don't do it here as this book is a bit drawn out. I found myself saying "OK kill him already"! I thought there would be much more to this installment than there was but nonetheless found it rewarding. For believers and non-believers alike this is a fun book that will at least make you think and hopefully be a better person. There are tons of reviews for this book but I told myself I would review all in the series, so, peace be with you, share the spirit.

A failure

I am an ardent believer in Christ, but that does not mean that anything written about Christianity should be endorsed and embraced regardless of its quality. I have read all 12 of these novels and they simply aren't very good. The writing is poor, the plot unimaginative, and there certainly isn't anything in these books that will cause a Christian to re-examine and thus more fully embrace our beliefs. Look, I don't doubt that the authors had the best intentions with these books, but quality has to count for something. There are better alternatives out there. Try We All Fall Down by Caldwell. It's well-written and extreimly intelligent. If you're going to read about Christianity, read something that is worth your time.