- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Harvest House Publishers; Original edition (Sep 1 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0736930558
- ISBN-13: 978-0736930550
- Product Dimensions: 21.9 x 16.6 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 227 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #217,029 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
On the heels of Mark Hitchcocks prophecy bestseller 2012, the Bible, and the End of the World comes a suspenseful novel (coauthored with bestselling novelist Alton Gansky) about the supposed expiration date of planet earth-December 21, 2012. Andrew Morgan is a wealthy geologist in search of the meaning of life. In his quest for answers he encounters the ancient Mayan predictions that the world will end in 2012. That the claims seem supported by math and astronomy drives him to check on them. Then he meets Lisa Campbell, an attractive Christian journalist also researching the Mayan calendar. She shares what the Bible says about the last days, yet is quickly dismissed. During 2011, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and wars rapidly escalate. Are these the early indicators of a global apocalypse? Will anyone survive? Does Lisas Bible have the answers after all? Or has fate destined everyone to a holocaust from which there is no escape?
About the Author
Mark Hitchcock is the author of nearly 20 books related to end-time Bible prophecy, including the bestselling 2012, the Bible, and the End of the World. He earned a ThM and PhD from Dallas Theological Seminary and is the senior pastor of Faith Bible Church in Edmond, Oklahoma. He has worked as an adjunct professor at DTS, and he and his wife, Cheryl, have two sons. Alton Gansky is the author of 30 books - 24 of them novels, including the Angel Award winner Terminal Justice and Christie Award finalist A Ship Possessed. A frequent speaker at writing conferences, he holds BA and MA degrees in biblical studies. Alton and his wife reside in Southern California.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting, But Lacks Cohesion,
By Jennifer Bogart "@ Quiverfullfamily.com" (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Mayan Apocalypse (Paperback)
With the year 2012 approaching the hype surrounding the Mayan prophecies surrounding the end of the world in December of that year is escalating. Despite being wealthy and intelligent, oil executive Andrew Morgan is drawn deeply into these prophecies of destruction following the loss of his family. Lisa Campbell on the other hand is a Christian reporter who remains skeptical of the theories at best.Lisa's work to uncover the motivation of those funding the 2012 movement leads her into ongoing contact with Morgan, and despite their conflicting beliefs they are drawn into a caring relationship with one another. Author Mark Hitchcock is the author of the non-fiction title 2012, the Bible, and the End of the World, and his extensive research into the subject forms the backbone of The Mayan Apocalypse. That functional backbone is however delivered in large chunks of background exposition rather than being smoothly spread out throughout the course of the novel. The 2012 details and 'evidence' are then rather difficult to remember, being delivered mainly in a single chunk in the novel's early portions. A sixteen-month gap also results in a loss of cohesion of the storyline around 2/3 of the way through. While this can be handled effectively it seems like major questions that were driving the story up until that point were just left behind and as a reader I had to wait for some time to find out what had happened regarding certain situations. . Some final events in the story also seemed somewhat 'tagged on' rather than having inherent meaning in and of themselves. Still, I found the romance between Lisa and Andrew to be sweet and appropriate. The first portions of the story were also exciting and filled with a certain amount of suspense. Finally, The Mayan Apocalypse left me interested in reading Hithcock's non-fiction work regarding the subject because it's apparent that he's done his research on this potentially confusing topic, the novel just doesn't quite manage to pull off the degree of flow I'd normally expect in a work of fiction.
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4.2 out of 5 stars (11 customer reviews) 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Hooked From the Start,
By Dennis Brooke "Writer, speaker" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Mayan Apocalypse (Paperback)
I was hooked from the beginning by this tale of Andrew Morgan, a wealthy oil executive who is either a major league sucker or a visionary. I'm a patient reader and sometimes will spend too much time "nibbling" on the bait presented by the author before I make the decision to bite or bolt. But I was caught up in this book from page uno and was not disappointed.Morgan's relationship with Lisa, a Christian reporter, was both captivating and believable. The characters, good and bad, that surround them make for an exciting tale and fast paced read. The Mayan Apocalypse was also a great introduction to all the hype and mystery surrounding 2012. I love when an author makes learning fun by overlaying a great story over well researched history. If you're looking for a fairytale ending where everything is tied up in a neat little bow you'll be surprised. But Hitchcock and Gansky provide a great ending that makes you wonder--what will really happen just over two years from now. 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A GREAT THRILLER,
By Melissa - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Mayan Apocalypse (Paperback)
What a fascinating and page turning novel. There was twists and turns that kept me engaged and the main characters Andrew and Lisa interacted well together. There was a chapter in the book where Lisa discusses the Mayan calender and their significance with her coworkers. The authors really did their homework and the book was very believable. What happens and will they survive? You have to read the book to find out. I have never read any of the other books by the authors but I bet they are just as good.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it,
By Noella - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Mayan Apocalypse (Paperback)
I just finished reading The Mayan Apocalypse by Mark Hitchcock and Alton Gansky. Andrew Morgan, mad at God when he loses his family in a plane crash, meets Lisa Campbell, a journalist who is researching Robert Quetzal and his take on the ancient Mayan predicitons.Though Andrew, rich and powerful, clashes with Lisa, who is a Christian reporter, he feels drawn to her at the same time. They do NOT agree on what will happen on December 21, 2012. Does the world end in 2012 - this is the book to read. Hitchcock and Gansky have done their homework resulting in a fast page-turner. How will it end? Can the rich and powerful escape? Read the book to find out. I loved the book and found it extremely interesting. |
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