Another excellent book from Robbie Cheuvront and Erik Reed. The story is so thought provoking in showing where this country is headed as we turn farther away from God. Even though the story is fiction, the message is real. Repent, humble ourselves, and turn back to God the Father before He humbles us. ( )

Title: The 13: FALL
Author: Robbie Cheuvront & Erik Reed
Pages: 320
Year: 2012
Publisher: Barbour
The 13: FALL is one spell-binding novel that will not only inspire, but long after the book is closed will keep readers thinking. My first reading of the novel was thrilling and I couldn’t wait for the sequel, The 13: STAND, which was released in late 2013. When I was given the opportunity to read the sequel, I decided to reread The 13: FALL to reacquaint myself with the plot and characters. I am so glad I did, because there was more there than I recalled.
In the book, we are introduced to a young man called The Prophet. He sends messages to the President of the United States. The messages come to the President in several ways, and after a time, the President decides he must act. Three people join together to locate and apprehend The Prophet, but are foiled at every turn. The team members at first are together at every scene to find evidence or clues to the elusive young man. Later, readers will become drawn into the suspense even more as they see this tale shows a threat to the United States to be real.
What makes The 13: FALL different is the sole point of view of looking at all the events through spiritual eyes with discernment gained by the reading of Scripture and prayer. The characters who believe make mistakes just like anybody; they aren’t perfect, which is very true in reality. However, God continues to reach out to believers and speaks to those who come to the end of themselves as the crisis increases. While not every character becomes a Christian, sadly a true reflection of truth, some do turn to Him and seek the truth.
There are very few novels I have read a second time. I am thrilled to say this is one of the rare ones! It presents the Gospel in a loving way and shows the hope Christians live with daily. I believe it shows ways to discuss the relationship He wants with all those He creates and how to answer those who are skeptical. In today’s world, many are living in fear without hope and without knowledge of the One True God. The bottom line is God loves us and desires to have a relationship with us. In fact, He initiates the relationship every time. I wonder if you are listening for His voice. Are you reading the Bible so He can speak to you, leading you to Him?
If you want a novel that is truly unique to read, The 13: FALL is the book! The sequel, The 13: STAND, will be one to read after the FALL. Perhaps you might even think of people who would love to read these books and also see how God is truly in control even when chaos seems to abound.
My rating is 5 stars.
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Title: The 13: FALL
Author: Robbie Cheuvront & Erik Reed
Pages: 320
Year: 2012
Publisher: Barbour
Usually when I write a review it is fresh from having just finished reading the book. Here is a novel that defies any certain description; it is packed with the message of Jesus plus themes, characters, etc… I can tell you that this book is riveting with a whopper of a storyline. You’ll have to decide for yourself what that is by reading this book.
The geography in this novel is global though most action takes place in Dubai, the Unites States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The protagonists are from all the countries mentioned; the antagonists come from the same regions too. There are believers who are weak in the faith and must choose what to do now that the unthinkable has happened. Some of the believers are reaching out and speaking unashamedly about the need to repent, seeking God with all their hearts.
As a teaser, the novel has a lot of action, adventure, spies, assassins, and those who commit treason. All agencies of the Armed Forces are represented in this novel as the President has been receiving messages from a source known only as the Prophet. The Prophet has been telling the President he must call the United States to repentance before the Lord unleashes his chastisement. The President is a strong believer who knows God has called him to lead this great nation, but is the Prophet for real or something else?
Different characters in the Executive Branch are supposed to be working together to help America, but there is one woman in a position of extreme trust who is about to be found out. She has been doing the unthinkable. An FBI specialist named Megan is a computer genius and she has been more help in tracking down those doing evil than anyone is aware of. Jon works for the CIA. His military record is exemplary, but he is so angry at God that all he wants to do is catch the Prophet, not looking at the bigger picture let alone acknowledging God. Boz was in the armed forces before retiring and becoming a pastor, and he is a very close friend to the President. Boz knows more about the other people he is working with then they themselves know.
Now there is a more imminent threat that the United States cannot handle alone. Other foreign nations want no part in helping the United States in their hour of need for fear that the enemy will then unleash unrelenting evil on them. So what happens to the government, the people, and those who serve America when all Hades breaks loose? I can’t tell you anymore. You are going to have to grab a copy and read this excellent work of fiction. Plan to sit and read as the story reaches out from the pages and pulls you in. The chapters are short, which makes it easy to put it down if you have to, but you aren’t going to want to! Wow, enjoy the adventure when you read!
My rating is 5+ stars!
Note: I received a complimentary copy for an honest review of this book. The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility. Other reviews can be read at http://seekingwithallyurheart.blogspot.com/ . Also follow me on Twitter @lcjohnson1988, FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/lisa.johnson.75457 ( )