Review of The Edge of Darkness
Author: Tim LaHaye & Bob Phillips
Series: Babylon Rising, Book 4
Publisher: Bantam Books
Rating: 4.5 stars
When I reviewed the Europa Conspiracy, I began with the following: "Anyone who really knows me knows that I love both historical and Biblical fiction. This series of books satisfies both as it is dealing with history prewritten (prophecy) and upon the Bible." The Edge of Darkness continues to satisfy my love for such books.
In The Edge of Darkness we find Michael Murphy engaged in plenty of action, intrigue, adventure, and romance. All of this wrapped around Biblical events; in this case, events surrounding the capture of the Ark of the Covenant by the Philistines and what happened in the temple of Dagon.
As with the previous books the characters of Murphy, Methuselah, and Talon dominate. It all leads up to a final confrontation between Murphy and Talon that has the reader on the edge of his or her seat.
Behind the scenes the mysterious group known only as the Seven continue to plot for world domination and the introduction of De La Rosa (the False Prophet?) with the 'boy' (Anti-Christ?) waiting in the wings . People with Biblical knowledge quickly recognize the signs preceding the coming Tribulation.
Finally, there is the conclusion to the story and possibly the series. We are left with questions regarding Murphy and Isis, Talon's replacement, the introduction of the Anti-Christ, and more. A Book 5 could easily be added, but I have seen no evidence that such a novel has yet been written.
It is a story well worth 4.5 stars and could have easily received a 5 star review which I try to refrain from giving.
I recommend The Edge of Darkness as a book to read.
Series: Babylon Rising, Book 4
Publisher: Bantam Books
Rating: 4.5 stars
When I reviewed the Europa Conspiracy, I began with the following: "Anyone who really knows me knows that I love both historical and Biblical fiction. This series of books satisfies both as it is dealing with history prewritten (prophecy) and upon the Bible." The Edge of Darkness continues to satisfy my love for such books.
In The Edge of Darkness we find Michael Murphy engaged in plenty of action, intrigue, adventure, and romance. All of this wrapped around Biblical events; in this case, events surrounding the capture of the Ark of the Covenant by the Philistines and what happened in the temple of Dagon.
As with the previous books the characters of Murphy, Methuselah, and Talon dominate. It all leads up to a final confrontation between Murphy and Talon that has the reader on the edge of his or her seat.
Behind the scenes the mysterious group known only as the Seven continue to plot for world domination and the introduction of De La Rosa (the False Prophet?) with the 'boy' (Anti-Christ?) waiting in the wings . People with Biblical knowledge quickly recognize the signs preceding the coming Tribulation.
Finally, there is the conclusion to the story and possibly the series. We are left with questions regarding Murphy and Isis, Talon's replacement, the introduction of the Anti-Christ, and more. A Book 5 could easily be added, but I have seen no evidence that such a novel has yet been written.
It is a story well worth 4.5 stars and could have easily received a 5 star review which I try to refrain from giving.
I recommend The Edge of Darkness as a book to read.
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