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Apocalypse Dawn (The Left Behind Apocalypse Series #1)
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Item Description...
From the decks of U.S. Navy carriers patrolling the Mediterranean to Fort Benning, Georgia, and the dusty sands of the Turkish-Syrian border, this new suspense thriller runs side by side with the phenomenal series that has sold more than 50 million copies. New characters and situations are added to those from the already explosive Left Behind series to raise the tension to a fever pitch. With technical accuracy from the same people who create best-selling military thrillers, this new series will satisfy the fans of the original Left Behind series who are looking for more.
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Item Specifications...
Pages 448
Dimensions: Length: 8.24" Width: 5.39" Height: 1.37"
Weight: 0.76 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Release Date Jul 1, 2003
Publisher Tyndale House Publishers
ISBN 0842384189
EAN 9780842384186
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 | Well written, decent in audio form Jan 15, 2007 |
This is one of the first audio books I have listened to. I simply read most things. I picked these up for a long drive I took for a week-long TDY. After reading the whole Left Behind series, I looked forward to this military series.
The plot, characters and realism were well above par. I enjoyed this writing, and look forward to the 2nd and 3rd volumes of this series. Some is unrealistic, but this is only to work in characters from the Left Behind Series, namely the working in a discussions between the main character "Goose" and Nicolae Carpathia in the field.
For audio-specific issues, the reader is not familiar with military jargon and abbreviations. Odom reads some military terms such as AAA, as 'A.A.A. 'rather than Triple-A. Other common military terms are awkwardly bobbled while he reads, as well. All the voices are done by him, including the female voices, which seemed very strange and distracting. He also uses an unconvincing southern accent for many of the troops from Georgia, as the southern accent has strong diction, rather than a rounding of words.
Other than these minor critiques of the reading, this is an entertaining and edifying book for enjoyment. The critiques are only minor annoyances for the audio version. The plot and character development are superb. The book bounces back and forth between settings, but this is not done to the point where one gets lost while listening (or reading, as they did this in the Left Behind Series.) | | | | Entertaining series, likeable characters, some stylistic elements annoying Jan 10, 2007 |
I listened to the unabridged edition of Apocalypse Dawn. This is a spinoff novel based on the award-winning left behind series. It follows the lives of various enlisted men and their families as they deal with the end times events. What I like most about the Left Behind series is how the characters deal with the cataclysmic events of the apocalypse. To be honest, I am less interested in the proselytizing and witnessing that goes on in the books than I am in the adventures and the book's action elements. This book is, however, a fast-paced novel, with many likeable characters.
I did get tired of some writing elements. The multiple POV storyline was hard to follow and at times exasperating. One chapter we are in Syria with Goose, next chapter with Goose's stepson Joey, the following chapter on some ship with a chaplin, etc. This got a irritating. Especially since some characters such as the Navy Chaplin were just not that exciting. Also, the 'cliff-hangers' got to be a bit much. When you listen to a book in audio format cliff-hangers are annoying because it takes FOREVER to get to the next bit. In the unabridged audio edition, I found the singing during the 'baptism' seen extremely distracting and corny. In fact, I found the whole baptism scene a bit over-the-top. Putting such emphasis on a ceremony just seemed a bit silly. Especially in the middle of a war zone. I can understand why Cal had an issue with that.
I also thought the author took a bit long to get the populace raptured. More than half the book was over before they rapture the kiddies and 'good Christians.' Which brings me to the final issue. Raptured Christians are idealized to the point of sappiness and all conform to the same mold. Regular Sunday school attendees, believe in God, the endtimes, love kiddies. I firmly believe that if God decided to rapture Christians we might be surprised with who goes. Not everyone is alike, and not everyone who would be raptured would be the same 'mold.'
Overall, an entertaining audiobook, but I found some of the stylistic and Christian elements a bit awkward. | | |  | Great read, Big disappointment Sep 17, 2006 |
| While this is a great addition to the Left Behind series, Mel Odom will not be completing it any time in the near future. I have contacted him directly wondering what happened to book 4. In his reply, he stated that this is not his choice, that it is out of his hands. Perhaps he will be allowed to finish it some day. His first 3 books are very captivating but there is no closure to his story, for now. I was very frustrated. On a side note, he has started another series based on the military and personal faith called, NCIS: PAID IN BLOOD. I am looking foreward to it. | | | | great military story. Aug 4, 2006 |
| Mel has done a superb job of incorporating his military series with the original Left Behind series. His characters are unique and easy to visualize. They all come across as believable. Mel does a great job jumping back and forth between situations. After reading each book, I have been looking forward to the next. I feel like I know each character and am waiting to see how each will react to the next situation. I have not only read each book, I have reread them at least four times and passed them on to other interested friends. I hope Mel will be allowed to continue with the series in the near future. I'm sure I am not the only reader who is waiting for it. | | | | Left Behind from a military perspective... Apr 8, 2006 |
I have enjoyed the Left Behind series to a large degree, and I learned that there are some variations in that series that focus on end times in a different situational context. In Apocalypse Dawn by Mel Odom, you follow the end time tribulation events through the experiences of a military family...
First Sergeant "Goose" Gander is a Ranger on the front lines of Turkey when a Syrian invasion is launched. At the same time, the Rapture occurs and a significant number of soldiers suddenly disappear from the conflict. While he's trying to struggle with this unknown situation that's happened on a worldwide scale, he's also worried about his family back in the States. His wife, a youth counselor, is being charged with kidnapping. She was trying to rescue an abused child from a rooftop when he fell. The Rapture occurred in mid-fall, and the only thing that hit the ground were a set of clothes. The family of the child is convinced that she's hiding him somewhere, regardless of similar happenings. Goose's younger child is also missing as part of the Rapture, and the family is struggling to make sense of it all. The Gander family isn't ignorant of God, but they just never really made the commitment as Christians...
This is the first of three (that I know of) books in the series, so don't expect any resolutions at the end. In fact, if you aren't planning on reading the other two right away, don't bother with this one. If you stop here, the feeling would be very unsatisfactory as there's no "ending". I'm hoping as I continue with the other two, that the story doesn't drag out unnecessarily. I enjoyed the battle scenes and the struggle of faith in the midst of war, but the story could have been a bit tighter. Regardless, it's an enjoyable read if you liked Left Behind... | | | Write your own review about Apocalypse Dawn (The Left Behind Apocalypse Series #1)
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