Judgement Day (Thinking about thinking Book 1)

Judgment Day

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The only likeable character in the book is a non-fundamentalist Christian mediator, who seeks to find a middle ground between the space-going Christians and the Satanist-led government although few of the major Christian characters knows of Satan's influence. The blurb gets the name of the Christian group wrong and mis-identifies the focus of the plot.

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The Christians are shown as disapproving of sex except for reproduction, but have no problem killing innocent bystanders along with some truly evil people to get their way. Any sex in the book is always off-stage, but graphic violence is front and centre. Finally, there are technical problems. The book has chapters in pages. Almost every scene gets a new chapter. It keeps the pace moving, but is tiring and unnecessary. Every chapter begins with a quotation, but one quotation appears twice, just a few chapters apart.

One character's name is given incorrectly in a scene -- it's clear which character is meant, but another character's name is used for her, and the other character is nowhere near this particular scene, so it's not just a minor confusion. Scene transitions are sometimes awkward and confusing. The action jumps forward sometimes months at a time with major plot developments given in casual dialogue as past history. Most of the characters are two-dimensional stereotypes. Motives and methods for many of the characters' actions are clumsy or absent.

Overall, I cannot recommend this book.

Lousy, overly long, book founded on sociological and scientific premises that I just couldn't buy. But at least it wasn't another literal-interpretation-of-Revelations sci fi book.

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This book sucked hard. Did not actually finish it. Apr 05, Krista rated it did not like it Shelves: I have so many problems with this book that I don't even know where to start. The only good thing I can say about it is that the writing - the tone, voice, and structure - was good. My complaints in no particular order: I really, really enjoyed the Left Behind series, so I approached this book with what I feel to be an open mind.

I wanted to like it! I expected to like it because one of my favorite motifs is Good vs. Evil and what embodies that more than God vs. Yet, I must admit that I wasn't always cheering for the "good guys". These Christians weren't very Christian. Seriously, they debate accepting Black people into their new settlements because their leader "worried about the impact of adding inner-city families to their community" pg.

Nevermind the fact that these were God-fearing people wanting the same chance to practice their Christianity in peace as well. Their skin color made them Other; religion playing a secondary factor in the decision-making taking place. Oh, and I can't even tell you what was done near the end of this book because it would include spoilers. I guess I will end by saying this was not a fictional interpretation of Revelations. I'd say it was more closely modeled on Moses' trials and tribulations as he led the Israelites out of Egypt.

Only instead of leading his people across the Red Sea, Mark Shepard leads his people across the universe to another planet. Playing opposite in the position of Pharaoh is Manuel Crow, who is being conveniently aided by a demon-possessed woman. Seriously, how does this book have so many positive reviews?!?! May 30, Sammy rated it really liked it Shelves: I think the emphasis on this being a Christian novel like the Left Behind series will stop a lot of people from reading a book that they will really enjoy.

That is definitely not the case and actually one reason I enjoyed this book a little more than I enjoyed the Left Behind series. Judgement Day stays away from preach I think the emphasis on this being a Christian novel like the Left Behind series will stop a lot of people from reading a book that they will really enjoy. Judgement Day stays away from preaching, and even though the Christian group are the protagonists of the novel, they are not without fault or blame and are far from perfect, yet another reason I really liked this novel.

The only flaws that I found in the book were the timeline was a bit stretched and confusing I'm a reader who prefers a clear timeline , the scientific mumbo-jumbo went a little over my head it was kept to a minimum though , and the name of one of the characters went back and forth between Faith and Ruth a couple of times though that may have just been my book which was an Advanced Reader edition.

I warn you though, this book is big and hard to put down.

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And like I said at the beginning, because it is supposed to be geared towards Christian readers, don't let that stop you. I'd say this book is more Science Fiction that Christian-Lit. I think comparing this novel to Left Behind isn't really neccessary because the only similarity I found was it was set in a somewhat Apocalyptic world. Unlike Left Behind it doesn't really follow the predictions set out by Revelations nor is it full of "repent or die" sentiments and many visions.

I think David has written in a way that's friendlier to the non-Christian readers that are curious about picking up the book. I've read that this is supposed to become a series, and I would love to see where David continues to take the characters and plot he has started with, but at the same time I'm not against keeping this book as a stand-alone novel, because it holds its own quite well.

Apr 26, Eddy Wood rated it it was amazing. Judgment Day covers a universe of people, spiritual battles, and even distant planets. In pages, James David takes you from the earliest days of a new science in anti-gravity to the darkest recesses of anti-Christian bigotry and the evil forces behind it. If the author had fully explored every character that is presented in this story, and fully vetted the events that unfolded, it would have taken three times the volume to explore it all. As it is, the author gives us small glimpses into ce Judgment Day covers a universe of people, spiritual battles, and even distant planets.

He even delves into the very psyche of those characters we learn to fear the most reader discretion advised — half kidding. Images such as the constant awareness of an awesome God who quietly pulls the strings on behalf of those who trust in Him. The author does not present the gospel or any other religious dogma in an overpowering manner.

But, there is an ever-present guidance at work, masterfully leading the reader into the unknown these characters face around every turn. Sep 05, John rated it liked it. This book surprised me. I expected some overused plot based upon a largely misunderstood concept of the Christian idea of the Judgment. Instead what I received was a rather interesting science fiction treatment of the same topic. Though I cannot remember all the details of the book, I do remember being engaged and also troubled by some aspects of it.

I am careful of supporting cults, and yet the heroes of this book sure could look like cultists in another light. In the end, however, I found a go This book surprised me. In the end, however, I found a good read with something that closely dovetails with my own system of beliefs, which is not something one can often say when he is both a Christian and a reader of Science Fiction. If you share my beliefs pick it up because it is one book that does not challenge the core of your Faith. If you are not, pick it up because it is a good read about one possible future of the human race.

Dec 19, Allen G. I found this book at the dollar store one day while shopping. I have to say, it may have been inexpensive in price, but not in content!!! The characters were well written as well as the storyline.

Although I do have to say that what caught my attention was the title of the book - also I do go against the old saying "don't judge a book by it's cover. It does have som I found this book at the dollar store one day while shopping. It does have somewhat religious content in it, but nothing that deals with the Biblical Judgment Day.

Either way though this book is a great read, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for something with some suspense in it. I enjoyed the plot of the book, but the characters were very thin. Satan has his minions fight to gain that knowledge and destroy the Christians. The Christians make it into space and away from Earth. This is at the expense of giving Satan control of Earth. He left a bunch of plot threads untied. Dec 10, Matthew Avila rated it it was amazing. David is actually my favorite author, but I was hesitant to read this book because it was in the religious section.

I am catholic but don't practice it very much, so I don't read much religious writings. But I thought I should just give it a try. Wow, I couldn't put it down. Witness the most deadly alien invasion ever You won't be able to put this book down! From Publishers Weekly In Siegel's straightforward sixth novel to feature San Francisco defense attorney Mike Daley after 's The Confession , Nate Fineman, an attorney on San Quentin's death row, enlists Daley and his law partner, Rosie Fernandez, who happens to be Daley's ex-wife, in a desperate effort to gain a stay of execution.

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Please try again later. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. Siegel has taken a difficult subject and imbued it with drama and in some cases, humour. A lawyer who has made a career out of defending the worst dregs of society, was accused of murder and sent to prison. It is ten years later and he is about to face execution. His lawyer dies and he has to have another - enter Mike and Rosie - who agree, reluctantly to try to get a stay of execution. The only way appears to prove reasonable doubt that the prisoner, Nathan, did the deed. So - is it a police cover up? Or did he really kill the people with whom he was having a meeting that night?

In the very best tradition, witness are dead or too scared to come forward. Mike and Rosie - along with Mike's brother, Pete - strive to prove that there could be room for doubt. The interesting aspect of this novel, which the author makes a feature, is whether a man who got the worst murderers and drug dealers off on technicalities, should himself be given the opportunity to prove his innocence - if indeed he is so. Very interesting premise and very good thriller.

Book six in this series is another home run for Mike Daley and Rosie Fernandez and the reader! My only complaint is that there's only one more book left in this series. If it's possible, this book moved at even faster pace than the others. I knew they'd "win" but the path to that win was fraught with very believable obstacles. Realizing that their children are growing up makes the series more like a diary than a free-standing novel. I've already downloaded book seven but don't want to read it yet because I know I'll have to part company with my two favorite fictional lawyers! He expects Mike, Rosie and Pete to accomplish what his lawyers could not do in ten years: Things are often challenging when dealing with a teenager AND a toddler!

One person found this helpful 2 people found this helpful. Kindle Customer Top Contributor: To let anyone who may not read any of my reviews, I will let you know I review as I read. So far, I have given away no spoilers. I intend to keep it that way. But for me, writing my thoughts as I read keeps the books fresher in my mind. I write my notes in a separate app then copy over. It's also my way of ensuring I don't unknowingly reread a book from Kindle Unlimited. Hooray for KU, except writers only get credit for one read.

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If I read a book that I will re-read, I save my pennies and eventually buy it. As this is a box set, I will review the books separately and the the entire set. I am only a few pages in and already know this book is a keeper. Dealing with an inmate on California's Death Row, it has an excellent description of the reasons death row inmates have so many appeals available to them.

I am not giving my opinion on the death penalty, not at all. What most people don't understand is the way appeals work. This gives an excellent, but concise, explanation. Usually these books have each chapter begin with a quote from either the local radio station or newspaper made by someone familiar with the case. This one's chapters begin with a countdown to the time of execution. Mort Goldberg, an attorney from the first book and as much a character as Nick the Dick who may or may not be in this book, he was ancient in the last book - I will advise seems to be out of the radio business.

No quotes from him. Nick the Dick is in the book, hooray. And Mort is no longer in the radio business because he has a much better gig these days. This is shaping up to be a humdinger of a book. Missing files, witnesses, and those who are left with one exception having an axe to grind against Rosie and Mike's client is exciting.

Throw in threats against children, broken car windows, and shots in the night, this is extreme. Then add in the countdown to the time of death, appeals denied again and again and again, and this is the stuff that grips you and just won't let go. So, what do two feisty lawyers with about two weeks to stop the execution of an innocent man do? Go to Disneyland of course. As I noted above, this book is an outstanding layman's treatise on what all the appeals are that those on Death Row get. There have, in fact, been innocent men put to death. These appeals are used to insure this doesn't happen again.

Yes, it may appear that those convicted shouldn't have these rights, but this book does help explain why they are necessary. All that and explosive drama.

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It rarely gets better than this. One person found this helpful. I've enjoyed reading the books in this series. This one builds suspense close to the time of a scheduled execution. How do you get a stay of execution for an attorney who has been on death row for the past ten years and whose time is down to less than two weeks? Where do you find the evidence and what do you do with it when it uncovers probable connections to people close to you? I appreciate seeing how the characters realistically grow and evolve over time.

That makes a personal connection that I look forward to continuing in more recent books in the series. Thanks for writing such an enjoyable book!

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