author: douglas christian larsen
AngelWolf Ranch
(Coming Soon) - Colorado Springs, CO 80949
ISBN:1420856464 - ISBN-13: 9781420856460
a u t h o r : d o u g l a s c h r i s t i a n l a r s e n
deceiving the elect - book 1
Are YOU having
Quickening Dreams?
"The past history of human belief is a cautionary tale.
We have killed thousands of our fellow human beings
because we believed they had signed a contract with
the devil, and had become witches. We still kill more
than a thousand people each year for witchcraft."
- Michael Crichton
“Where
one
burns books,
one will,
in the
end,
burn people.”
Heinrich
Heine
q u i c k • e n • i n g
1 To make more rapid; accelerate.
2 To make alive; vitalize.
3 To excite and stimulate; stir:
Such stories quicken the imagination.
v. intr.
1 To become more rapid. See Synonyms at speed.
2 To come or return to life: “And the weak spirit quickens” (T.S. Eliot).
3 To reach the stage of pregnancy when the fetus can be felt to move.
For as the
lightning cometh
out of the east,
and shineth even
unto the west;
so shall also the
coming of the
Son of man be.
Matthew 24:27
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FIVE STARS - Deceiving The Elect - An Eye Opener - Sarah Connor from Takanini, New Zealand
Not only is this story brilliantly written, and the characters believable, but this story is a real eye opener. Many times, when reading other stories that have a similar theme, I felt rather confused from not only a personal standpoint, but also from a biblical standpoint. Often other books of this ilk have left me thinking, no way could that happen, and no way does that have any basis in reality. However, when reading this book, the characters are so believable with their very human flaws, natures and passions. Everything that they think, say and do is believable in that I could actually imagine those things happening, or being said or thought by real people. The story shows how easily one can be suckered into something that is erroneous, and not only that, but how people can be suckered into it without even realising that that is what has happened to them. The consequences to people in the book are the same as they are in real life and as devastating, and if people think it's not happening out there now, well read the book and then see if life does not imitate art. The story clearly shows that it is dangerous to hold any human in such high esteem as to let them dictate what you believe is right and just, and in this world, as in the book the majority of tele evangelists seem to have the monopoly in this arena of behaving like godly men when in fact they are spiders spinning little webs to catch people's minds, hearts and wallets, and this is reflected so well in this book. I believe the author has shown clearly how the meglomaniacs in this book, as in life, with their own agendas, seem able to take biblical truths and twist them into unrecognisable form, which sensible, normally discerning people then somehow manage to swallow as truth. The sadness is that it is so easy for them to do this inside a world where people are hurting and looking for hope, and the author has shown through the more unscrupulous characters in the story how easy it is for the lies and deceit to be perpetrated in real life. This book, I believe, is a warning, because when transferred into the real world, and compared to what is happening in our world, the scenes are not dissimilar. I believe the author of this story, in a way, through his writing, is saying, "Hey guys there's a wreck up ahead, slow down, proceed with caution least you become a part of the wreckage too." In life, as in the book, I can see the Staceys, Brontes, Michaels, Joshuas, Docs, Jacks, Janines and all the others with their personal tics, strengths and weaknesses, proclivities etc. I can see people I know well inside some of these characters, even the less scrupulous characters in the story. Bottom line, this book is an incredibly good read and I hope to see more of the story with the characters that have become dear to my heart. I highly reccommend that people read this book.
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FIVE STARS - Captivating.....thrilling......mysterious....with a bit of a romantic flair, June 29, 2006
Reviewer: Snades! - This was my first fiction novel and to my surprise I thoroughly enjoyed it. The author has tremendous thinking, imaginative, and writing skills. I'll be reading it again before Book 2 comes out just in case I missed something the first time. The realization of evil all around us is vividly revealed before your eyes as different characters, personalities and types of lifestyles unfold and become real. The change in story lines will keep you on your toes. Makes for great reading. Excellent Doug!
FIVE STARS - Deceiving the Elect, the Page Turner!, November 11, 2005
Reviewer: K Barb - I bought this book because I read it has the page turning effect of the Left Behind Series. I was not disappointed. From page one you will feel like you're spying on the lives of characters, both good and detestable and you will get caught up in the circumstances that mold them. When you turn the last page you'll be yearning for Book 2. This book is a must read!
FIVE STARS - Good Read, Great Storytelling, November 4, 2005
Reviewer: The Fark (U.S.) - This book was a kick with some quirky characters and some scary reallife parallels to religious nuts today, Id read it again. Like Judgment Day by Jane Jensen and Michael Crictons State of Fear. Good for people in cults.
FIVE STARS - Fascinating!!! August 31, 2005
Reviewer: IK - I've read a quite a few Christian novels and I have to say that reading this one was a unique experience. It exposes so much of what really goes on in the world today and covers so many things that many writers just don't have the guts to touch upon! I found it impossible to put down and took it with me everywhere until I was done. Even if one does not believe or agree with everything in this novel (hey, how often do people react nicely to the truth?), it's a fascinating work that'll pull you right into it and you just have to fall in love with the style and characters, regardless of your beliefs. While Stacey is trying to pick up the pieces of his broken life, Micheal and Joshua search for a perfect church, and Bronte is just too confused to focus too long on reality and many others are too disillusioned and spiritually traumatized to even care anymore, it's awesome to see God at work and faithful in His promises.
REVIEWS - BARNES & NOBLE DOT COM
FIVE STARS - a watcher, a reviewer 08/30/05 - Deception at Work - None Exempt
This novel shows how deception works, how even intelligent people who care about the Truth can yet, in fact, BE DECEIVED. In short, yes, even the Elect of God can be deceived. The process is insidious and overwhelmingly tempting to hand over your right to choice to an 'anointed one,' a guru, a cult leader, a charismatic megalomaniac -- once you decide to allow them to decide, then you are open to ANYthing. All the characters in this novel bump into this eternal choice of fate and react to it in sometimes bizarrely different ways. Reality can be as shockingly contrary to popular belief in measures far beyond the extremes of 'The Matrix' movies. This is a book about 'love growing cold,' the fulfillation of the last of end-time prophecies with a completely original approach compared to such books as 'Left Behind' or 'The Last Disciple' or the fantasy novels of Peretti. Goats can truly believe themselves sheep, and the ravening wolves might honestly 'feel called' to 'serve the flock,' even as each tasty morsel of lamb is consumed. Read this book and you may just well begin to have your own quickening dreams.
Also recommended: The Poisonwood Bible, The Rapture of Canan, The Mosquito Coast
FIVE STARS - A reviewer 08/19/05 - An Incredible Work!
I read this book twice and I laughed and cried throughout as I read it. It dives deep into the lives of its' characters and leaves you feeling like you know the people, with whom you end up laughing, for whom you end up hurting in sympathy, and in some cases, on whose behalf you are roused to fury. As Stacey (one of the main characters) struggles to survive the debilitating depression of a failed life, Bronte tries to escape the reality around her as her delicate fingers passionately create ethereal magic on the keys of her piano (those two characters meeting each other is one of my favorite parts of the story). Micheal, Joshua and Grampy Doc are hilarious characters I also fell in love with throughout this novel. For me, reading this work was an amazing experience. One of the things that make it so moving is how real it is as far as portraying the world we live in today (as bad as it is), while still providing ample hope for the very near future!
FIVE STARS - A reviewer 08/19/05 - The best end-times depiction yet written
I've been dissapointed with every end-time novel I've read, 'Left behind' etc., until I read Douglas Larsen's 'Deceiving the Elect'. It is greatly imaginative yet coincides in every way with Bible truth as I know it. The writing is inspired, I believe by God, and Larsen's immense talent for gripping, intricate storytelling makes it one of the best read I've found in years. It seems to be the first in a series and I can't wait to read the next one. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves literature, whether or not you have a faith in God. This writer speaks to the human condition and people everywhere can relate to the struggles of his characters. Larsen breathes life into characters that make you laugh, cry, hurt and rejoice right along with them. These are characters you will enjoy spending time with over and over again. I know I do. So whoever you are, wherever you are, count yourself lucky that you have found this book and enjoy the journey that awaits you!
"Truth never plays false roles of any kind,
which is why people are so surprised when meeting it.
Everyone must decide whether he wants the
uncompromising truth or a counterfeit version of truth.
Real wisdom consists of recommending
the truth to yourself at every opportunity."
- Vernon Howard
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