The Indwelling

I have read quite a few somewhat negative reviews on this series; and it seems the further I get into it the worse the reviews get. I have to admit – I don’t understand the problem. I also have to admit that I have not yet read the “Christ Clone Trilogy” I have been hearing so much about; therefore I am unable to compare the two. Once I am done with The Left Behind series the trilogy is at the top of my list.

Now, with that out of the way…
As always “The Indwelling” was more action packed than the last. Many “Judah-Ites” risked their lives and lived to see another day, while others risked and lost their lives in the name of Jesus and their fellow “brothers and sisters.” Carpathia has been murdered, and the big question throughout the book was “who did the deed?” I was surprised when I realized who it was; but looking back now the signs were definitely there. As prophesied three days after the murder of Carpathia his body reanimated and he came back to life; this time stronger than ever and possessed by the devil. The worst days are definitely yet to come! I can’t wait to jump right in to “The Mark” next.

The best thing I am getting out of this series is knowledge of the Bible and the stories inside it. I know the Left Behind series is fictional and it is only based on a very small fraction of the Bible but it’s a start. I have all of these questions now; which I think is pretty cool. It has given me a little ambition to get out there and find those answers. The only problem I have at this point is “where do I start?”

You really have to read the entire series to get all of it. It’s a great series (some of the books are a bit repetitive in places so as to catch you up but they are early on in the series. I would recommend starting with the ‘prequel’ which gives you a much broader view of the character Nicoale. I think that is the name of it but would have to search as it’s been a while since I’ve read it. Overall a very good series that is an interpretation of Bible prophesy, although fiction, it starts with the Rapture and continues through Revelation. Some characters you never get a good sense of as they are not fully developed but others you become very familiar with. The movies made on this do not do it justice.

This book kept me wanting more! I loathed having stop reading each night. The story keeps pulling you in and you can’t predict what will happen EVEN THO you know the story about the end times. I recommend this series food anyone who is curious about the rapture, scripture, and revelations. It’s a fun read but also makes you think about what if!

Where do you start? I have to admit that I was disappointed by the effort shown in the “Indwelling”. While I recommend the “Left Behind” series to everyone, I sometimes wonder if I should.
Believers and non-believers may be equally riveted… if they are not “veteran” readers. In other words- If you’ve never seen a copper penny, the first one you see has the greatest brilliance and luster.
The strength of this book lies in the message not the style in which it is delivered. If you haven’t read many books- I’m sure you’ll probably be riveted by the action, however, others may be bored.
I guess the main thing that bothrs me is that series is getting worse. I can only believe it was because of the decision to expand the series to twelve. I certainly hope that the authors motivation ISN’T to make money, but I’m starting to wonder.
So my recommendation: read the series in order to learn more about God and the upcoming Tribulation (and anything that brings glory unto God is worthwhile), and then pray that the authors start getting serious about their work (at least up to the level of the first few in the series).

I love this entire series and reread it probably once a year. I have also purchased the set as gifts for people. Recently, I repurchased for myself on Nook.

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