The Glimpse

By Grant Carroll

The Dream
In 2007, a chilling dream filled with Bible prophecy, Christian persecution, and mystery revealed to Grant Carroll a critical message for the American Church. As real-world events mirrored the dream's foreboding narrative, Grant felt compelled to create a gripping piece of Christian fiction for youth, young adults, parents, and church leaders, warning them of the impending dangers facing the Christian Church. The result is The Glimpse, a suspenseful tale that speaks to the hearts of believers, urging them to recognize the dire consequences of persecution before it's too late.

Story Synopsis
Austin Kelly, a Sunday School teacher, learns a vital lesson: be cautious when praying for God's transformative power, as the Holy Spirit answers prayer. Despite his faith in Jesus Christ, Austin's fear of rejection from others holds him back. His wife, Lizzie, bravely navigates her struggles to find fulfillment in her church role. Their friends, Daniel and Jackie, face their own challenges as they grapple with dissatisfaction in their careers and lives.

With churches dying across New York City, these four Christian educators yearn for their lives to make a difference. In response, God transports them to a nightmarish version of the United States, where Christians face near extinction after decades of brutal persecution. This dystopian world is eerily similar to their own, yet starkly different as they uncover a fascist nation where professing faith in Christ is a death sentence.

As they navigate this treacherous landscape, Austin, Lizzie, and their friends encounter a group of teenagers-one of the last surviving underground churches-led by high school teacher Eric Peterson. With no apparent way home, the group joins the fight to spread the Gospel while evading the National Police. Their task becomes increasingly daunting as revival erupts in the local high school, drawing unwanted attention. Undeterred, they persist in their mission, trusting that the Lord will provide a path home... if there is one.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0615644783
• ISBN13: 9780615644783
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Child Refuge Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"