The 12th Imam The Tribulation Begins by Unknown Author

Description

The Rapture has occurred, America is devastated and the Islamic Messiah, the 12th Imam, is moving quickly to establish his ultimate control over the world. Soon all will be in place according to the plans of the Antichrist. As America attempts to recover from the trio of a nuclear explosion in the nation’s capital, an EMP attack on the electrical grid, and the disappearance of millions of people across the globe, over in Iran the Islamic messiah known as the 12th Imam takes advantage of the ensuing chaos. To consolidate his power, he quickly divides all the nations into ten distinct districts ruled by the ten clerics who confirmed his identity as the Mahdi, the 12th direct descendant of Muhammed. With Islam now being the pre-eminent superpower by emerging virtually unscathed from the worldwide catastrophes due to having a relatively small number of Christians, the Mahdi flexes his power and goes about eliminating any and all factions that refuse to comply with his dictates. Back in the remnants of the United States, President Stevens is frantically attempting to reunite the nation as new members of Congress are seated to replace the entirety of American government lost in the Washington D.C. nuclear attack. As the nation descends into tribalism with states fiercely reclaiming their sovereignty, the president works to repair and restore the electrical grid while cleaning up the vast swathes of destruction that resulted from attacks on State capitols and innumerable vehicle crashes following their driver’s disappearances. The wreckage of the Pope’s plane has been located and the College of Cardinals moves to elect a new pontiff. The 12th Imam seizes on the opportunity to influence the selection process by playing on statements by previous popes suggesting the two religions worship the same God. Over in Israel construction of the new Temple is quickly moving along and Isaac and his sons are being installed as priests. The two witnesses are having an influence on the Jewish people, leading to the proliferation of a new sect of Messianic Jews who are beginning to spread the word of God around the world, much to the chagrin of the 12th Imam.

Reviews

Sam964

★★★★★

10/2/2024

James Parker continues his take on the end times with part two of his 12th Imam series. The premise is that the antichrist will be a Muslim Messiah. It is a plausible scenario that has been explored by some theologians. It would fufill the requirements for a number of prophetic scenarios. One of the questions that popped into my mind while reading this novel was why would so many people fall in line without pushing back? Sadly, I’ve been asking myself that same question about so many things happening in the world right now. We are seeing adoption of global policies at an alarmingly rate, with far fewer dissenters than I would have imagined. It seems highly likely that a political future will fall along ideological lines. If opposition to an ideology were suddenly removed, say with a rapture event, then it would follow that a world already leaning to a global governance would fall in line even more quickly than we have already seen. There are some editing issues in this novel, but if eschatology is of interest to you there are several compelling concepts to seriously consider.

Cheyenne

★★★★★

9/28/2024

This story was about a world turned upside down after a nuclear attack, a blackout, and people disappearing. I was totally hooked from the beginning. The way the author paints this picture of America in ruins, with the 12th Imam rising to power and everything falling apart, it's intense! You can really feel the tension and uncertainty. I loved how the book explores different perspectives, from the chaos in America to the religious intrigue with the Pope and the 12th Imam. It's like watching a real-life geopolitical thriller unfold. If you're into post-apocalyptic stories with a mix of religion, politics, and action, you'll like this one!

Monserrat Fletcher

★★★★★

9/7/2024

The author masterfully combines geopolitical intrigue, religious prophecy, and the human struggle for survival in the wake of catastrophic events. The depiction of the 12th Imam's rise to power and his strategic division of nations keeps the reader engaged, showcasing a terrifying yet plausible scenario of global domination. The subplots involving the fractured United States, the struggle of President Stevens, and the rebuilding efforts add a layer of complexity and realism.