• Apocalypse Dawn

  • Left Behind Military #1
  • By: Mel Odom
  • Narrated by: Steve Sever
  • Length: 14 hrs and 49 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (171 ratings)

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Apocalypse Dawn

By: Mel Odom
Narrated by: Steve Sever
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Publisher's summary

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 Left Behind series that has sold more than 50 million copies.

In a single cataclysmic moment, First Sergeant Samuel Adams "Goose" Gander finds himself center stage in the opening act of the Apocalypse. Goose and the men of the 75th Army Rangers fight to survive a massive attack on the Turkish-Syrian border. Battling his own failing faith, Goose prays for the lives of his men and the innocents who are caught in the rain of bullets and missiles.

Back home, Goose's wife, Megan, fears for her husband and rebellious son while she struggles to save another family. But her life is upended by an incredible, confusing, remarkable occurrence. She is not alone.

©2003 Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Left Behind is a registered trademark of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. (P)2003 Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Left Behind is a registered trademark of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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    5 out of 5 stars

Adding Guts to the Glory

While the original Left Behind series crossed over the lines of the Christian marketplace and into the New York Times bestseller list, it always had the feel of a 'traditional' Christian novel. Apocalypse Dawn has all of the faith of the original, but with a Tom Clancy style that hooks you from the first moment and never lets go. More gritty and with more shades of grey than the first series, those who love the best of military and techno fiction will not be dissappointed, while those who seek the message that propelled the orginal will be satisfied.

Well narrated and well produced, this is a must for all fans of Left Behind and a great introduction for those who haven't yet taken the plunge. Hooorah!

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  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

It will make you cry and be afraid

I have read several other reviews and completely agree with the 5 star people. I wasn't paying too much attention to where the story was going when I first started reading it with my ears. It certainly grabs you and won't let go until the end and then you have to pry each finger away, one at a time, with difficulty. I never cry when I read, but I did. What is there to fear in a book? Nothing except I ask myself when will it by my turn? It is captivating, riveting, biblical, and almost real.

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  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

Tom Clancy with a bible

From the openning scean to the final words this book is like reading a Tom Clancy book with bible prophacy tossed in.

The way the characters react to the events around them is what you would expect of the military, and the events around the main characters wife will pull at your hart strings.

If you're like me when listening to this book you better set aside a huge block of time because you wont be able to turn it off...and chances are you'll find yourself praying for the characters...it's that real.

This narator is probably the best I've heard in a long time...that's why it feels so real.

You'll be able to almost feel the grit on the faces of the Army Rangers in the Middle East, and at times you'll find yourself giving orders as if you were right there.

Lastly, if you have not read the original Left Behind books I strongly encourage that as you will not understand the uses of some of the terms or characters.

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  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

A Must Read/Listen

I have listened to many audiobooks and been dissappointed. However this one was different. It held me from the start. I have heard all the left behind series, and this one was better than any of the others. LeHaye and Jenkins have nothing on Odom. I only wish the author wasnt constrained to follow the storyline in the original "civilian" series.

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Left Behind from a different viewing angle

I enjoyed the original Left Behind series and feel the same about this series so far.

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  • Overall
    1 out of 5 stars

Evangelical Agenda Disguised as Fiction

This was a complete waste of several hours of my life, read between the lines; this book is Christian evangelical babble masquerading as a thriller. That would be okay if it were even a half decent attempt but it’s terrible, the plot is more of a social agenda impugning “godless” culture and extolling the virtues of blind faith. If it were possible to give a book zero stars this would be it.

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  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

Awesome!

If you bother to read the description, it clearly says it is aligned with the Left Behind series. As an avid fan of that series, I thought I would give this a try. What a great story! It is so fast-paced and engaging. I jumped right into the second book Apocalypse Crucible. Both were fantastic. I am going to have to buy the books for the the next two because they are not out in audio yet. Great story telling!

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  • Overall
    4 out of 5 stars

Talk about the Tide of Battle taking a bad turn.

Imagine the rapture taking place in the middle of a hard fought battle while you were fighting a non believing enemy. Consider the impact on the soldiers who are "Left Behind". Better yet, listen to this book, you won't be sorry.

I'm ready for book two.

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Apocalypse Dawn

Since 1 is the lowest rating available, that is the rating I gave. It is a thinly disguised religeous diatribe dressed up as a middle-east conflict. The story is choppy and the ending is a set-up for more of the same. The only positive I can credit is I will be more careful and research further downloads. Save your book balances and pick up a "Watchtower" instead.

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  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

The End is Coming Folks.

Folks, this is a good look at the way the World will react to the Word of GOD. Many folks will look for any other reason to explain why they were Left Behind. Folks read, listen and understand this is a Warning. Well on a scale of 1-10, this book is a 10! I could not stop listening to it. There is some one who would like to Talk to all of us, listen to this book and He will not be to hard to find.

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