Rising Storm

Seventh Seal #2

by Jessica Draper

Economies are failing, terrorist acts are becoming more extreme, and chaos is spreading throughout the world as more signs of the times appear. The chasm between good and evil is widening. Now, safely hidden in Salt Lake City, Merry Galen feverishly works on an antidote to the MetaGen’s AllSafe vaccine before this biological time bomb kills millions who can no longer afford the required booster doses. Meanwhile, her rescuers face the wrath of MetaGen officers, and the courageous Callata family is forced from their San Diego home to an area that may be even more dangerous to dedicated Mormons. Thousands of miles away, their missionary son also faces peril as the evil General Garza continues to seize control of a succession of Latin American countries. The political and social fabric of the world is disintegrating as a rising storm of natural disasters changes the face of the earth. It is a time when deception makes it difficult to discern good from evil—a time when everyone must choose whose side they’re on.

Genres: Lds Fiction, Lds

550 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Cydnie · Rating 3 out of 5]

These books take me a while to get through. Not just because they are thick [lol], or because of the multiple story lines, but because they are so 'real'. I read them and see similar things happening in our world today. I guess I'm a "bury my head in the sand" girl, but I REALLY don't want to think that books about the end of the world hit so close to home.
I am enjoying the series. The characters are easy for me to 'picture' and they have distinct personalities. There have been a few "oops" moments in the writing where the authors didn't do their homework [ie- policemen do not stop chasing a bad guy because the bad guy drives into another juristiction].
I really like the way the authors segue from one chapter into the next. Most often, the phrase or thought that ends one chapter is turned and begins similarly into the next, even though the story lines have changed. Quite clever.
I now embark on the last in the series. I have to. I have to see what happens and make sure that the good guys win!

[Kris Irvin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay most of this book was boring, but the last half took a turn for interesting, and I might even go so far as to call the last 50 pages riveting. The Chilean subplots are still horribly boring, and Chinedu's letters to his son are also growing in lameness. The transitions from scene to scene were kind of cute at first but started to become freakishly annoying by the end of the book.

However, all that said, I'm still interested enough to read the third and final (thank goodness) volume.

Also, so glad I didn't buy this book. Libraries might just be the bestest thing to happen to this planet, ever. And that includes over indoor plumbing.

[Jeremy Griggs · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has too many characters and plot lines to keep it all straight. Also the Philippines Children of Light story was left incomplete. The final battle in Illinois and escape at the end was interesting, but it definitely dragged in the middle of the book. I'm still planning to finish the series.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like her concepts and the reality in her books. I can picture the things happening. For some reason I felt like parts of this one dragged on and on. I had a harder time wanting to pick it up and finish it. I liked the ending, but was a little let down. I hope the last one is better!

[Kaylynn Johnsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

We listened to this one on the way back to Utah. It was a little longer and we had one CD left. It was funny, the kids fought over who would get to listen to it first. Then they would taunt the others, "You'll never guess."

[Trent Mikesell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sequel to The Seventh Seal. The story is good, but it's lost in WAY too many details. This needs to lose about 200 pages. If the story could be tightened, it would be great. I do like the perspective though, and I imagine I will read the third one.

[Brenbren13 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting

[Matthew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent series and author.

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book.

[Kristine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great read. Keeps you on edge.

[Kay Pierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

Continuing from Seventh Seal. Really liked the drama in this book.

[Adam Goodman · Rating 1 out of 5]

Had to force myself to finish it.

[Johnny Ruiz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good book. I recommend it.

[Dawn Hathcock · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished this book for the second time and I'll be reading the third book again soon.