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  • The Beginning of Sorrows: The Complete Box Set

  • An Apocalyptic Saga of the End Times
  • By: Mark Goodwin
  • Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
  • Length: 19 hrs and 11 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (455 ratings)

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The Beginning of Sorrows: The Complete Box Set

By: Mark Goodwin
Narrated by: Kevin Pierce
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For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: These are the beginnings of sorrows. Mark 13:8

When Agent Joshua Stone is called to a high-level meeting at the Department of Homeland Security, he learns about a new global order which will be transitioning into power. Stone is read in on the plan for a single planetary government and a world-wide cashless-currency, which will step in to fill the void left by the failing monetary system. To win wide acceptance by the nations of the world, the old system must first be allowed to fail, bringing about a state of global chaos never before seen by mankind. Once desperation has taken the place of pride and hubris, humanity will beg for the proposed one-world empire led by the charismatic tech guru Lucius Alexander.

The United States will fall without a single shot being fired.

While still considered a sovereign nation under the new global charter, America is required to make some major adjustments in order to fit in. One of the mandatory changes comes in the form of oppressive firearms restrictions. Agent Stone is tasked with infiltrating a group of anti-government nationalists to monitor their activities in the wake of the new gun ban. But what he learns from the group while working undercover causes him to question if he is on the right side of the fight.

The final world empire will demand absolute loyalty.

Stone will have to make an impossible choice. If he chooses to ignore the information gleaned during his time undercover, he will violate his deepest personal convictions. However, if he turns his back on the Global Union, he’ll put not only his own life on the line, but also those of his wife and son.

Don’t miss this chilling depiction of what America will look like in the last days. Listen to The Beginning of Sorrows, a heart-stopping tale of the end times, today!

As with all works by Mark Goodwin, this book contains no profanity and no embarrassing sex scenes. However, if you're offended by conservative principles and references to Scripture, this book might not be for you.

©2022 Mark Goodwin (P)2022 Mark Goodwin

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This is the best end times I have read!

The Beginning of Sorrows was an excellent read. I loved every single second. I laughed, I cried, I sat on the edge of my seat, and fell in love the characters. Please do not miss this fantastic End Times story. Yes, as Mark Goodwin says, it is fiction, but it makes me excited to see how God works this all out. As a believer, it encourages me to read and study the verses at the beginning of the chapters. If you are not a believer, I truly believe you will love this series, also.

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Fantastic! 

I sure do love me some post apocalyptic novels, what a refreshing Christian perspective take on post apocalyptic end times. Author is a great storyteller, and did not need to use foul language or inappropriate sexual innuendos in order to make a riveting story. Sure fell in love with characters I only regret is that it was only three books, lol. Thankful that there is another series/spinoff from this book, already purchased it, and excited to start listening!

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His best book yet!

Mark has become my favorite author over the last year, and has outdone himself with each new title!

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Woke Crowd hates this!!!

I can just tell most of the bad reviews for these books comes from the woke crowd. I found the story itself very compelling as far as the performance goes... It's Kevin Pierce, the voice of the apocalypse, and he lives up to his reputation.

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Great series

I’m very happy with mark goodwins stories. This is the second book I have read- seven cows was also great. I like the way the author combines the Bible and prepping into an action packed and thoughtful story. There is a realism to the characters - overall I am excited to find more authors like him.

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Amazing read!

I never leave reviews but am inspired to say I am so thankful I stumbled onto Mark Goodwin whiling surfing. I was so excited to see you carried this over to Emilio’s story. It crossed my mind in the third book because I was fairly certain he wasn’t going anywhere. Thank you so much for these reads. I needed a wake-up call. I had the foundation but lost my way.

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Good audio book

Enjoyed the scripture at the beginning of each chapter. For myself the story was great.

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Excellent

I was sorry for the story to end. Moving on to the next series.

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Great apocalyptic novel!

This is a great reminder of how quickly civilization can break down and barbaric behavior from the dark ages can once again become common place.

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Awesome Book

Great story. Can wait to read the other books. Great twist and turns. I felt as though I was there.

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