Chris Well, Tribulation House

Tribulation House

Chris Well

Harvest House, May 2007, $11.99

ISBN: 0736917411

Mark Hogan reflects on the steps that lead to his killing Reverend Daniel Glory. He thinks back and Mark realizes how good he had it with a great paying job that he liked; a loving family who adored him; and even the regard of the members of The Last Church of God's Imminent Will where he was a key participant. In fact Mark had everything he desired except a 2008 Bayliner 192 boat.

When Reverend Glory announces the Rapture is coming on 17 October at 5:51 AM, Mark reacts as any American would that time is running out on him to buy the boat of his dreams. Like everyone else in town, Mark believes in the word of the Reverend so he borrows money from the mob knowing that he will never make remittance. However, one minor problem as just like Jesus, Reverend Glory does not know when God will start the Rapture. On 17 October after 5:51 AM has long passed, Mark realizes he owes a lot of money to some dangerous individuals who plan to collect one way or another as they have their own end of days plan.

Using humor and satire, Chris Well provides a powerful, cautionary tale that warns readers to be careful with prophets (both genuine and false) as God would expect people to keep on living pious normal lives. The storyline focuses mostly on Mark's reaction to the end of times, but also to a degree that of the townsfolk and the mob. Christian readers will appreciate this intelligent look at the end of times that never began as TRIBULATION HOUSE is a wonderful inspirational thriller.

Harriet Klausner