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Chaos (The Lost Books #4)
by
Ted Dekker (Goodreads Author)
A FINAL QUEST AND AN ULTIMATE BETRAYAL
Deep in the mountains of Romania stands a fortress, and deep within that fortress lies a chamber. In that chamber, ruling the dead for over two thousand years, live one Shataiki bat straight from the bowels of the Black Forest. He seeks the final Books of History with which he will destroy the world.
But there are four who stand in the...more
Deep in the mountains of Romania stands a fortress, and deep within that fortress lies a chamber. In that chamber, ruling the dead for over two thousand years, live one Shataiki bat straight from the bowels of the Black Forest. He seeks the final Books of History with which he will destroy the world.
But there are four who stand in the...more
Hardcover, 253 pages
Published
May 6th 2008
by Thomas Nelson
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May 15, 2011
Jennifer
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3 of 5 stars
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Recommended to Jennifer by:
Fran Hudson
Picked up the 1st book in this series for $3 at the store. I didn't get a chance to read it right away, but lent it out & was told it was a must read...
Chaos & Infidel were OK - not amazing, but not terrible. Renegade felt like it was trying to tie the storyline with something else, but the transition was anything but smooth. Then we get to Chaos. This book really feels like Dekker had to wrap this series up and get back to the "main story" that is shared in the Circle series & the P...more
Chaos & Infidel were OK - not amazing, but not terrible. Renegade felt like it was trying to tie the storyline with something else, but the transition was anything but smooth. Then we get to Chaos. This book really feels like Dekker had to wrap this series up and get back to the "main story" that is shared in the Circle series & the P...more
Well, Dekker really finished strong with the story in the first 4 books. While there are still two more books in the series (thus completing the "L" and "E" in circle), this was the end of the major arc told throughout the first four books and it ended up being quite enjoyable. Where the first two books suffered a bit from being a bit too "YA" centric and were a bit too simplistic, the last two evolved quite nicely into quality story-telling with all the action, twists and turns that Ted is famo...more
Sep 23, 2012
Becky B
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2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
only those who can stomach sub-par writing
Dear Mr Dekker, please, let me edit your books for teens before you publish them! Please! If I had been the editor, I would have prevented so many readers from using your books as projectiles because they can't get through the first half of the book without strong urges to do so. It would have been so much better if you had just either a) summarized the first 2 chapters and started off with Johnis & Silvie finally meeting someone who could clue them in to the times and culture, or b)if you h...more
This one didn't start as strong as the others in this series, but it did have quite a bit of humor. It picked up somewhere after the first handful of chapters with the action and thrill we expect and love from this author. And as always... a Ted Dekker, power-packed, didn't see that coming ending... that sets the story up for yet another series!!! Ted Dekker is brilliant!
The best one since Chosen. Probably even a little better than Chosen. I like Chosen because the story is original and it's the beginning and the all sorts of stories are being developed. Then there's Infidel and Renegade which need to be read so you can fully appreciate Chaos. Chaos is well Chaos. The characters are taken from one world to a completely different one which I like. The plot is a complete roller coaster and the ending just sort of leaves you, probably hoping you will read five and...more
Aug 11, 2008
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Wow...! Ted Dekker never ceases to amaze me! I love this series! It is soooo good! Once you get into it, you go nuts waiting for more! A must read, no doubt!
Mar 09, 2012
Anita
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The fourth in the 'Lost Book' series bridging the 15-year story gap between the first two books in the 'Circle' series: 'Black' and 'Red'. Having attempted to read 'Black', I got rather mixed up between the different and alternating realities, and soon shelved it. Now, that I've read the 'Lost Book' series, I have a better grasp of the plot that winds through the series -- and though it might seem as though I'd be reading the front part of the book after I've read the conclusion -- for me, it's...more
Deep in the valleys and mountains of Romania, lies the Dark One. For two thousand years he has ruled the dead; yet he still seeks all 7 Lost Books of History. He seeks them to destroy the world, but the four chosen ones are in his way. The book is about a war between good and evil and a battle of the finding of the 7 Lost Books of History. Who will prevail and who will fail to find the 7 Books? I really liked the book because it was very suspenseful and it was easy to picture the book’s setting...more
The fourth book in the CIRCLE collection takes a well-received change. Not only have the chosen ones experience the "in between" Earth, but now they've traveled back in time to the year 2033 or something. Anyway, it's amusing to see these primitive kiddos try to make their way through "our world," while quickly stirring up a lot of trouble.
These books are clearly written for adolescents, but are just as fun for adults to read through. I think it took me all of four nights to get through, and tha...more
These books are clearly written for adolescents, but are just as fun for adults to read through. I think it took me all of four nights to get through, and tha...more
03/22/13: So, Ted Dekker can write these two worlds seamlessly together, but I just am not a giant fan of this book. I don't know. There's so much trickery, which okay. I get has to happen because where do the Shataiki and Alucard lie if not in trickery, but I don't like trickery. I'm gonna take a stand and say it's not good, that's all. There's a lot that happens in this book. I didn't remember all of this happening in the one book, but yeah. Chalk full of plot and action. Like I've mentioned i...more
I didn't like this book as much as I've liked the other books. I'm not sure why but there was something that I just didn't like. Maybe it was because of the time rift?
Although it's interesting when character time travel and then you find out that one character was there for ten years while it's only been a few minutes for another character and you both traveled at the same time; I just found it unsettling how Karas was suddenly so old.
But beyond that it was still as good as the rest of the book...more
Although it's interesting when character time travel and then you find out that one character was there for ten years while it's only been a few minutes for another character and you both traveled at the same time; I just found it unsettling how Karas was suddenly so old.
But beyond that it was still as good as the rest of the book...more
The Chosen One, and his companions are still on their quest for the 7 Books of History. The battle between good & evil continues, as they are transported back in time (to OUR present day), Nevada. Strangely, the 4 transported at the same time, but some have been there 10 yrs, while others are just arriving.
I picked up the first two books in a 2-in-1 volume, and instantly became hooked. I am continuing the saga.
I picked up the first two books in a 2-in-1 volume, and instantly became hooked. I am continuing the saga.
This book worried me a bit because I loved the first two in the series, then book three disappointed and the beginning of this book seemed to start off in a very silly way. But once it got to the half way point the reasons I have enjoyed this series kicked in. The characters became real again and I found myself engaged in the story once more. By the time I finished I found myself looking forward to book 5.
Just can't myself to fully appreciate this series as I have others of Dekker's. The only reason this book didn't get a 2 star rating is because it closed well enough that I won't have to read the 5th and 6th books.
What could compel someone to be so good, then bad, pretend to be good, then be bad, then pretend good, then pretend bad, then return to good? It was just a bit frustrating.
What could compel someone to be so good, then bad, pretend to be good, then be bad, then pretend good, then pretend bad, then return to good? It was just a bit frustrating.
- Four young people have gone from their own earth many years in the future to the earth that their leader was originally from to find the three books of History. They must find them before the evil Shataiki do, or the world will be destroyed. I want to read not only all the books in this series but all the books by this author. I’ve already read about thirty of his books.
This book was well written and entertaining. With the main characters crossing into Earth and not knowing anything, but what they perceive based upon where they came from, it made for some embarassing moments. Even though it frustrates me I do like the fact that the author doesn't try to hold the characters in a cocoon of perfection, but allows them to be human.
Jul 27, 2011
Maggie
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This book certainly lived up to its title, but in a wonderful way. It was so interesting reading about our world in the future and yet it's the past in the story. Certainly gives one a headache if details aren't paid attention to. Overall, I loved it and hope to read more! :D
This is one of the better of Ted Dekker's Lost Books. It takes Johnis and Sylvie "back to the future", so to speak. They land in Los Vegas in the year 2033. It was comical to read about Johnis's love of Chevys and Sylvie dealing with fire sticks (flashlights). Can't wait to read "Lunatic"!
Jun 12, 2011
Michael Jones
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April 2009 - if you haven't read this one, you won't understand the rest! What are the worms? What is the slime they are moving around in? What is the nature of the connection between this world and the other one? Much is revealed in the closing chapters
Eventful, suspenseful and ultimately satisfying, although the first few chapters are a little silly. Off to read the Showdown series now.
I was invested in these characters from the beginning. I liked the premise of the story but this ending fell short. It just didn't end in an interesting enough way especially after 4 books. Don't know if I will read the next series.
Definitely trippy as they go into the histories again. I like how they explain the world around them, though they catch on way faster than anybody should. Fun story.
Good series. Geared more for the younger crowd, but had tor read since it goes with the series, Black, Red & White. Great series by the way.
Ok I can see where this one might end The Lost Book Series but intrigued to finish the last two before reading The Paradise Series...
I believe I will continue to read all of the books related to the circle series. Seriously, Ted Dekker! I am a huge fan.
I am half way into this book. The author takes some twists--I still like it--let's see how I feel when I have finished.
...I finished and I liked the Lost Book series but didn't love the ending. I guess I was kind of expecting a little more of Harry Potter ending where I felt okay about everything.
...I finished and I liked the Lost Book series but didn't love the ending. I guess I was kind of expecting a little more of Harry Potter ending where I felt okay about everything.
Not as good as the others, but still enjoyable. The Chosen in Las Vegas. Some humorous parts....
On to Lunatic!
On to Lunatic!
I didn't like it that much. It got a little spirtal and boring.
Still Loving the series but gets even confusing in this book
A very good book that makes you want a different ending..
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Ted Dekker is known for novels that combine adrenaline-laced stories with unexpected plot twists, unforgettable characters, and incredible confrontations between good and evil. Ted lives in Austin with his wife LeeAnn and their four children.
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“Because she, too, was the Dark One, wasn't she? They all were, as much as they were all Forest Dwellers, without Elyon's cleansing waters. Yet they were chosen. It was up to them to follow either the one who had made them dark, or the one who had chosen each of them. Teeleh or Elyon.”
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