This week, the
Christian Fiction Blog Alliance
is introducing
The Mayan Apocalypse
Harvest House Publishers(September 1, 2010)
by
ABOUT THE AUTHORS:
Mark Hitchcock is the author of more than 17 books related to end-time Bible prophecy, including the bestselling 2012, the Bible, and the End of the World. He earned a ThM and PhD from Dallas Theological Seminary and is the senior pastor of Faith Bible Church in Edmond, Oklahoma. He has worked as an adjunct professor at DTS and has served as a contributing editor for the Left Behind Prophecy Club for five years.
Alton Gansky is the author of 30 books—24 of them novels, including the Angel Award winner Terminal Justice and Christie Award finalist A Ship Possessed. A frequent speaker at writing conferences, he holds BA and MA degrees in biblical studies. Alton and his wife reside in Southern California.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
On the heels of Mark Hitchcock’s prophecy bestseller 2012, the Bible, and the End of the World comes a suspenseful novel (coauthored with bestselling novelist Alton Gansky) about the supposed expiration date of planet earth—December 21, 2012.
Andrew Morgan is a wealthy oil executive in search of the meaning of life. In his quest for answers he encounters the ancient Mayan predictions that the world will end in 2012. That the claims seem supported by math and astronomy drives him to check on them. Then he meets Lisa Campbell, an attractive Christian journalist also researching the Mayan calendar. When he learns that she is a Christian, he quickly dismisses what she has to say.
As the time draws closer to December 21, 2012, a meteorite impact in Arizona, a volcanic eruption, and the threat of an asteroid on a collision-course with earth escalate fears. Are these indicators of a global apocalypse? Will anyone survive? Does Lisa’s Christian faith have the answers after all? Or has fate destined everyone to a holocaust from which there is no escape?
Watch the book trailer:
If you would like to read the first chapter of The Mayan Apocalypse, go HERE.
Learn more about Alton and his books on his Website.
Learn more about Mark and his books on his Website.
MY REVIEW:
With the year 2012 and its accompanying dire predictions looming ever closer, The Mayan Apocalypse offers readers a page turning thriller with a look at some possible scenarios for the months leading up to December 21, 2012. Lisa Campbell, a Christian magazine reporter, and Andrew Morgan, an oil billionaire meet at a presentation given by a man who claims to be the last Mayan priest. As their friendship develops, their differing views on what will happen 12-21-12 become evident but do not affect their growing bond.
An easy to read story that is difficult to put down, The Mayan Apocalypse presents a wealth of background information about Mayan beliefs and calendar as well as how they can be connected to other historic and scientific facts. It illustrates varied reactions to impending doom – those who are terrified and looking for a way to escape, those who take advantage and will do anything to profit from the hysteria, and those whose hope is in Christ no matter what happens. Action, drama, and danger abound with the unexpected just around every corner. A little romance and spiritual substance add balance to the otherwise heavy plot.
I enjoyed The Mayan Apocalypse, especially the background information. However, I was somewhat disappointed at how quickly things wrapped up at the end, particularly some items that I thought should have been resolved differently. But that’s just my opinion and it did not detract from my enjoyment of the book as a whole. I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in the 2012 predictions or end time themes.
