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| Dead Heat (Thorndike Press Large Print Basic Series) | 
 enlarge | Author: Joel C. Rosenberg
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Category: Book
Buy New: $31.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  164 reviews
Sales Rank: 2688234
Format: Large Print
Media: Hardcover
Edition: Lrg
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 601
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.7 x 1.2
ISBN: 1410408388
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9781410408389
ASIN: 1410408388
Publication Date: August 6, 2008
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Product Description
For Jon and Erin Bennett, the world seems to be spinning dangerously out of control. A new dictator is rising in Iraq. China is making threatening new moves toward Taiwan. North Korean forces appear ready to strike south. Israel is feverishly trying to complete the Third Temple. Oil prices are surging. And in the wake of an horrific war in the Middle East, President James MacPherson's second term is coming to an end. Now the battle to succeed him is heating up into one of the most fiercely contested presidential elections in American history, and the Bennetts realize the stakes could not be higher. Who will lead a bitterly divided country over the next four years? What can the U.S. do to shape the new world order? And just what role--if any--does the U.S. play in the last days? As the presidential campaign narrows into a dead heat, the Secret Service learns of a catastrophic plot to assassinate one of the candidates--but which one, and can the terrorists be stopped in time?
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 WOW!!!!!!! April 12, 2008
64 out of 70 found this review helpful
All I can say is WOW!!!! Well I will say a little more. This is the fifth and final book in the Last Jihad series and it both brought much to an end, but also leaves one feeling there will be a tribulation based series to follow. Joel C. Rosenberg has had an uncanny knack to predict feature events (such as Terrorists using Airplanes to attack ground targets-buildings etc, the death of specific leaders and much more), he does this using Scripture based prophecy's and also uses extrapolation from world events (in the news everyday). Let's HOPE TO GOD that most of not all of Dead Heat does not come true (terrible terrorists attacks on the USA etc.,), but I feel that much of what he has written is inevitable. Joel's books have many subtexts, with the most important one, being, to bring the reader to make a choice to follow the LORD Jesus Christ, and that is very very worthwhile; be that as it may, Joel's book's are very fast paced, action filled, with a love story included as well (John and Erin); all in all Dead Heat, is very entertaining, and though provoking read for the believer and unbeliever alike.
An amazing ending to an amazing series March 23, 2008
37 out of 47 found this review helpful
The Jon and Erin Bennett series has been not only an excellent story, but has made us aware of Biblical prophecies and our part in them.
Rosenberg's previous books have also seemed 'prophetic' - in that many of the actions of his book, have happened - some months before his books have come out, but in the publishing process - so it is with a deep breath you should start reading Dead Heat.
I read about half of it in one night - finished it the next.
Is it a happy read? No. Well, maybe for some, but it is one of the most frightening and graphic reads of the violence that has been written of what will occur before The Rapture and afterwards. I think Rosenberg must have been channeling John - because it is Revelations in present day situations.
The situations in the world are turbulent - if you have studied the past years of this world's history, and read these books, you will be scratching your head and saying - No - couldn't happen...
But Rosenberg is making us think - and we better start thinking really hard how we want our world to be, and how it will be when our children's children are on the earth.
Really makes us want to make some major changes - and in every aspects - religion, politics, the whole package.
I will miss the Bennetts, as I have missed Mordechai, who was so instrumental in the previous books.
I cannot imagine what Rosenberg will do next.
I know he is involved in Joshuafund, but certainly hope he keeps writing.
This offering is red hot and intense and will keep you up at night thinking about how did we get in this mess?
It's a WOW
 MAJOR plot flaws; overpriced set-up for next book April 6, 2008
25 out of 52 found this review helpful
Well, it was definitely a fast-paced page-turner, save for a few dry/slow spots. But there were quite a few times I closed my eyes for a second and smiled, thinking, oh man, did he REALLY just say that? Ironically, the parts meant to have emotional impact actually made it difficult to be emotionally invested in the story--they felt so contrived.
In Dead Heat, we learn several lessons that Joel Rosenberg would like us to learn. Here are just a few of them:
1. America had better unconditionally support Israel no matter what it does, or else we will be horrifically judged by God as punishment.
2. We will also be horrifically judged by God before he judges other nations because of our manifold sins, particularly because of abortion (as if other nations are not also guilty of that) and big pornography business (also as if other nations are not also guilty of that).
3. To truly follow Christ, you must become a Christian Zionist.
4. Europe is next to godless and will thus not be much affected by the rapture.
5. If you delay receiving Christ as your Savior a moment longer when given the opportunity, you risk being hit by a cement truck the following second. (Or you may just end up killing yourself.) [This may technically be true, but within this plot, it somehow came off as ludicrous and manipulative.]
Considering these moral lessons, I'm somewhat baffled as to the impact this is to have on readers who are Christians, such as myself (or for fans of Rosenberg who subscribe to all his politically Christian ideologies--and seem to be the biggest of all his fans). It seems that he seeks to reach hardline right-wing readers who are not Christians with his message of Christ, as well as further confirming that right-wing Christians must understand that upholding right-wing political ideals is part of their moral obligation and spiritual calling. I would think that the former is the more legitimate aim. Yet, I'm not sure that the strong evangelistic message will reach that demographic the way it's executed in the story.
Aside from that, there were some massive problems with the plot, particularly two of the major storylines and plot catalysts. I don't want to give any spoilers, but Rosenberg kind of neutralizes one of the main storylines in a VERY dissatisfying way (leaving you wondering why you invested in the story in the first place). He also drops a couple other components of the plot amidst the flurry of action, and then scrappily patches them up here and there later on, as if you're supposed to not care about the details as much as you are the momentum of the story. (Yes, the momentum is fast--positive at first, but then feels unsubstantial and sloppy later on).
One more blatant problem--Rosenberg gets sloppy with his international dialog further into the book, to the point that people from every continent sound like Americans when speaking English (vocabulary and sentence-wise. Even the dialog of one of the primary relationships, presumably translated for our sake, is totally out of sync with the syntax/vernacular of that language (Arabic), which I'm personally quite familiar with.
On the slim positive side, Rosenberg gives well-versed rationale for some of the more difficult decisions made in the story that hold interest for real-life hypothetical situations. (See how careful I am not to include spoilers? My apologies for this vagueness.) Thought it was also interesting that his plot, which is riddled with very right-wing sentiment, doesn't seem to uphold the present Iraq war, but rather, sheds a negative light on its impact on our future world (and I somehow doubt this was purposeful).
In short, I'd have to say that this is NOT worth the grossly inflated list price that takes advantage of the author's popularity. Especially because this is just another money-making book that sets up the scene for The Next One (ala Pirates of the Carribean 2). Borrow it from the library if you must (mine was a review copy). One more thing: if you're not a Rush Limbaugh fan, take heed that Rush Limbaugh's endorsement graces the covers of most of Rosenberg's books. However, I assume that if you're wanting to buy this book, though, this is not a problem for you.
Conflicted! March 26, 2008
19 out of 26 found this review helpful
I am not sure what it is I want to say about this book.
It starts out white hot with the most chilling description of a nuclear attack on the US that I have ever read. As we scramble to determine who did it and how to respond to it, the characters of Jon Bennett and his wife Erin reappear to continue the interweaving of Biblical prophesy and today's reality. The book is an absolute page turner right to the end, but it was the ending that left me feeling unfulfilled and quizical. I'm not sure I can explain it any better than that.
Rosenberg states in an Author's Note at the beginning of the book, "I pray to God the novel that you hold in your hands never comes true." I'll join him in that prayer.
If you have enjoyed the previous books in this series, the other reviews here would suggest you will this one also. That is what makes me so conflicted about my reaction which is probably exactly what the author intended.
Only one way to find the answer for yourself. Dive in.
A "Must-Read" for everyone! March 19, 2008
14 out of 27 found this review helpful
I have heard Mr. Rosenburg speak several times and have read a few of his books. I picked up "Dead Heat" last night and I am already through 200 pages! It is terrific and terrifying at the same time. This book shows how we are still a target for terrorism. Too many Americans have become complacent since 9/11 and think that all we need is a socially responsible president to elect in '08 rather than keeping in mind that we very much need a president that has their primary focus on our security as a nation. Mr Rosenburg definitely gets his most important message through to the reader (without craming it down their throat)- we all need Christ as our Lord and Savior!
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