Tribulation House
by Chris Well
Published by Harvest House (April 1, 2007 Release)
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Reviewed by Jake Chism
Chris Well has created another edgy and entertaining story in his latest novel.
When Mark Hogan's pastor, Daniel Glory, predicts the rapture is just around the corner, he decides to take out a loan from the mob to buy his dreamboat. Why not? Since Jesus is returning soon he won't be around to have to pay it back. When the rapture doesn't happen, Mark suddenly finds himself in quite a sticky situation. Meanwhile, Pastor Daniel Glory suddenly turns up dead and Kansas City Detectives Charlie Pasch and Tom Griggs find themselves involved in another mystery with possible mob tie-ins.
Tribulation House is an extremely enjoyable read that takes a humorous jab at our culture's obsession with end-times theology. Well reminds us that it is meaningless to try and predict the return of Christ. Instead, let's spend our time and focus on being ready every day.
Chris Well has delivered a quality series of Christian-themed crime novels, and his writing makes him stand out from others in this genre. Many writers in this market would be hesitant to write Christian stories full of mobsters, murders, and edgy characters.
However, Well doesn't hold back and shows us how hope, redemption, and grace can be found in extraordinary and unexpected places. This latest installment is refreshing and enlightening.
Armchair Interviews says: A must read for fans of quality fiction full of powerful spiritual themes.
Author's Web site:
http://www.studiowell.com