Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days (Left Behind, Book 1)

In an instant, dozens of passengers on an international airline flight simply disappear... and pilot Rayford Steele soon discovers, to his horror, that untold millions worldwide vanished at the same instant -- including his own wife and son! While the world reels from the cataclysmic event, Steele bands with others who have been "left behind" to discover who or what is responsible for the disappearances. Why did the people vanish? What determined who stayed and who left? And where did they go? The answers may lie in book written 2000 years ago and on a videotape left in a nearly-empty church...

A fascinating read, absorbing and suspenseful, this book is the first in a series of novels that has millions of readers worldwide waiting for the next release. And the most gripping aspect of the "Left Behind" series? It may not be fiction! Highly recommended.

This book is awsome. I would recomend this book to anyone. I have read many Biblical prophecy books and have found theme very interesting but sometimes dry and bogged down with tiny details. Seeing them in a novel form is really exciting. It brings an aspect of Christinanity to people that would normally never try to reaserch Biblical Prophecy. Most people I know would just give up because it is too complicated and they say they don't understand. This book makes it really easy and is a really good read.

By the time I read the first page I was hooked. I couldn't put the book down. This is not normal for me, but I couldn't stop. It is one of the most interesting novels I have ever read.

A colleague suggested this series, and I have become enthralled, not being able to tear myself away for long. This novel is well researched and well written: its easy-to-understand explanation of the Book of Revelations is wonderfully woven into a captivating story of developed characters with whom anyone can identify.

In recommending the book to family and friends, I have marveled at the fact that it is written for any adult comprehension level, offering cues to remember the varied characters and keeping unnecessary "buck-and-a-quarter-words" to a minimum, yet painting intricate illustrations for one's mind so clear you feel you are among the characters (I read the first half of this book during a long car ride, and in pausing occasionally to catch my breath, I had to remind myself of where I was).

This story offers elements to attract readers from any genre; religious, sci-fi, political, action and adventure, suspense thriller, and romance readers alike will find this an interesting read. Moreover, it has touched my life, causing me to reevaluate my priorities. I plan to purchase several copies to distribute among those closest to me. I would suggest everyone read it!

This is an excellent book. I couldn't put it down. Not only is it full of suspense but it makes the reader think about their own relationship with God. The characters are great and easy to relate to. I intend to read the whole series. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

When I was in school my english teacher always told me to make up my own mind when meeting a new person or reading a book. I have just spent the last half hour reading others reviews on this book. Some would say that all those who say the book is good have to be somewhat of a Christian and those who did not like it must not be. I really enjoyed this book and the others in the series also. It spoke to my heart. The people in the book are represented to be real people with the same everyday cares and concerns as we all have and then boom the world changed on them. Sure they heard that it might happen, that someday the world would change so drastically that you could not hide from the truth. This is what I feel the message behind these books are: you can not go to heaven because you are a good person, you have to make a concious choice to live your life in a different way. If you are open to that you will enjoy this book. If you are not open to the fact that the way you live your life needs to change then you will find it boring, slow, full of propaganda and you will find the characters unrealistic. All books, music and movies give you what you are willing to put into it. So open your mind to the possibilities, open the front page of this book and see for yourself how you would judge this book. But don't forget this is your future too.