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    The Paradise Prophecy

    Written by Robert Browne

    Narrated by Scott Brick

    4.5/5

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    A spectacular thriller inspired by John Milton's Paradise Lost in which the final chapter of the War in Heaven is about to play out on Earth, with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance. The MythWhen God cast the archangel Satan into Hell, ending the War in Heaven, peace prevailed on Earth. Until the fallen angels took revenge in the Garden of Eden. Ever since, mankind has been in a struggle between good and evil, paradise and apocalypse: the fall of Rome, The Crusades, World Wars, nuclear proliferation, the Middle East Crisis... The War in Heaven never really ended-it just changed venues. For millennia, God's angels have been fighting Satan's demons on Earth, all in hopes of bringing about Satan's greatest ambition, the Apocalypse.The RealitySatan has never been closer to his goal than right now.Agent Bernadette Callahan is a talented investigator at a shadowy government organization known only as Section, on the trail of a serial killer with nearly supernatural abilities. Sebastian "Batty" LaLaurie is a religious historian who knows far too much about the other side- and that hard-earned knowledge is exactly what Callahan needs. This unlikely duo pair up for a race across the globe, decoding clues left in ancient texts from the Bible to Paradise Lost and beyond. In the process they stumble upon a vast conspiracy-one beyond the scope of mankind's darkest imagination.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateJul 21, 2011
    ISBN9781101500996
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    • 5/5
      Imagine if you will, a world that is on the brink. God has turned his back on the people he created, leaving them to fend for themselves. Every soul on Earth is at the mercy of a Heavenly War. One side is set on creating the Apocalypse, the other side on preventing it. Callahan and LaLaurie have just stumbled into one of the biggest and longest standing battles in the history of the world, and as a reader you're along for the ride. Sound intriguing? I guarantee you, it is.

      Meet our fearless team. Sebastian "Batty" LaLaurie is a bibliophile, theologian, and John Milton fanatic who also happens to have a drinking problem. His past is dark, and littered with secrets. Then there's Bernadette Callahan. Section agent, massive cynic and all around bad-ass woman. She might be nearing a collapse, but she'll be damned if she's going down without a fight. These two characters drive the story forward as they take off, across the globe, gathering clues. Murders, sacred relics, and musty archives are just some of what you'll find as you join their journey! It's tough not to be immersed.

      What I loved most about The Paradise Prophecy is that it isn't a light read. Yes, I'm serious. The psychological aspect of this book is beautifully done, and really makes the reader think as they are reading. I devoured page after page as I hunted for clues and tried to tie things together. Browne crafts the plot carefully, allowing the reader to keep an eye on the big picture while still paying attention to little details. I never felt like I was drowning in too much information at one time, or being given a watered down version of Milton's epic. Quite the opposite actually. To me, it felt like a balanced read. Giving me just enough to keep me reading on, but not so much that I felt like I was being spoon fed the plot.

      Perfectly done Robert Browne, perfectly done.

      It's not often that a book has the ability to render me speechless. However as I turned the last page of The Paradise Prophecy that's exactly what occurred. I was utterly blow away by the complex plot that Browne had crafted. He weaves a tale that pulls you in deep, and doesn't let you go until the last moment. Pages just flew by. That doesn't generally happen in a 400 page book, but before I knew it I was finished and gasping for air. I read this entirely through in one sitting.

      If you're looking at the cover of Robert Browne's book and thinking of similar titles, let me set you straight right now. Despite his name being similar to another writer, and despite this being a book along the same vein, this is infinitely better! At least such is the opinion of this humble reader. The Paradise Prophecy is a gripping, thrilling, and gorgeously written novel! It's everything I love about the thriller genre.

      Highly recommended!
    • 4/5
      A pretty good thriller based on Paradise Lost (one of my favourite stories) and a biblical style end of the world.
    • 4/5
      While reading this, I described it to friends as Dan Brown’s Angels and Demons meets John Milton’s Paradise Lost, by way of James Rollins. That comparison seemed to make almost as many turn their nose up as turn the page, but I still think it fits . . . for the most part.

      Where it differs (and does so significantly) is in its zealous desire to celebrate the supernatural aspects of religious mythology, rather than challenge them. Being the unrepentant heretic that I am, that insistence on embracing religion was a bit of a stumbling block early on, but I came to appreciate the ways in which the mythology of the book diverges between the bible and Paradise Lost. Yes, it was a little preachy and heavy-handed at times, but the quality of the writing was such that I was willing (eager, even) to carry on.

      The pairing of oh-so-secular Agent Bernadette Callahan and eccentrically-religious Sebastian LaLaurie is a bit clichéd (think Scully and Mulder), but their dynamic works well. These aren’t just two characters who exist to be at odds with one another, or to butt heads over questions of mythology, but reluctant partners who help one another to break out of their rigidly-defined roles. Both develop quite nicely throughout the story, and not necessarily in ways you expect. I really liked Callahan, and as much as we have our personal issues, I came to respect "Batty" LaLaurie.

      As for the angels and demons, I liked them right from the start. They’re actual characters in the story, not just forces of nature. Their intentions may be flawed, and their actions may be unacceptable, but they’re honest. These aren’t perfectly good or perfectly evil beings, but supernatural denizens of Heaven and Hell who are just as imperfect as all mankind. Instead of simply dismissing them as biblical fictions (which would have made for a tough read), I was able to accept them with the same wiling suspension of disbelief that allows me to enjoy vampires, witches, and aliens.

      Well-paced, with more than enough action to excuse (justify?) the biblical philosophy, this a story that I enjoyed as much as I had hoped, and far more than I expected. It’s clear there are more adventures in store, and I would be delighted to continue following the story to its apocalyptic conclusion.
    • 5/5
      This epic supernatural thriller, with a spiritual spin on the demon and angel hierarchy, will have you reading blurry-eyed into the night. Browne racks up the twists and the "that did not just happen!" moments that you have to go back and indulgently re-read as you didn't see it coming - and have no idea what raging river he's taking you down next. And you'll want to take a trip down this fantastical mystery with a terrifying evil awaiting you.But be warned. Callahan and Batty will tug at you as they come together, unlikely partners, in an impossible race to save the world from the war in heaven that threatens to bring Hell on Earth - and you'll be hoping for a sequel. The denouement comes suddenly and quickly though leaving me wishing for more details. And while I wanted to know more about the "shadowy" organization Callahan works for and the secret clan of special guardians - I'm hoping Browne reveals more in his next book. Tell me there's a "next book" Mr. Browne?
    • 5/5
      This book reminded me of The DaVinci Code, only better. I loved how intricate and detailed the storyline was and how it just melted into the historical setting. The characters were well-rounded and compelling and I enjoyed traveling with them on their journey. As a bonus touch, the drawings were really neat! If you like the National Treasure movies or similar books or religious mysteries, then this book is for you!
    • 3/5
      This is not meant as some kind of backhanded complement, but in comparison to many other books in the supernatural/horror/conspiracy theory thriller genre, Robert Browne’s The Paradise Prophecy is well written. The genre has gotten so formulaic (probably due to Dan Brown’s huge success in exploiting the ever more weary formula) that what most distinguishes the books from one another these days is the quality of the writing. In that sense, Robert Browne excels with this one even if his plot execution (particularly the book’s ending) is predictable. I realize that it is probably too much to expect an author to write one of these books where the “bad guys” actually win, and that has become my problem with thrillers. In this case, knowing that good would find a way to win over evil, I found myself racing through the final chapter of The Paradise Prophecy only to see how the “good guys” would pull their chestnuts out of the fire at the last second – not to learn who would actually win the book’s final battle. I say this with no fear of spoiling the book’s ending for other readers; after all, how else would they expect it to end?The Paradise Prophecy is an epic battle of good vs. evil, perhaps even the final such battle. Since God seems to have lost interest in the world, a small group of dark angels (Belial, Moloch, Mamman, and Beelzebub) are hoping to use the opportunity to take over and open the gates of hell to free Lucifer for his return to Earth. Michael, a fallen angel who has not embraced the dark side, with his own small team of exceptional humans, is all that stands between the demons and their plot to destroy the world we know. The “prophecy” in question is believed to have been written on the seven pages missing for centuries from what has become known as “the Devil’s bible.” What these pages have to say is so powerful that it can change the universe forever – for better or worse. The pages are thought to be somehow connected to John Milton’s Paradise Lost and several of Michael’s human cohorts are, when the book begins, busy trying to crack the code and clues they believe Milton has buried in his manuscript.The most interesting part of The Paradise Prophecy does, in fact, involve the research and detective work accomplished by the book’s two main characters: Louisiana professor “Batty” LaLaurie and a special agent of the State Department, Bernadette Callahan. Callahan and LaLaurie, working as a team, travel the world in search of clues but, because they are always one step behind the murderous dark angels, the bodies begin to pile up. Callahan, at first a skeptic of anything supernatural, is only slowly convinced by LaLaurie’s explanation of the evidence they uncover that she is dealing with something otherworldly. All of this, of course, leads to the final confrontation between good and evil in which the fate of mankind will be determined.Rated at: 3.0
    • 3/5
      The Paradise Prophecy is well written and suspenseful. On a personal note, I was offended by the claim that God had abandoned the Earth, leaving only Michael to try to save it alone, with the help of some special people. I had a hard time putting that aside to see the fictional story apart from the distortion of the Truth. Once I finally stuck through the book long enough to finish it I could appreciate it as a work of fiction, and its always a good thing when good conquers evil.
    • 5/5
      A God who has turned his back on mankind.Five fallen angels. A betrayer amongst them.Warriors willing to die for that which they protect.Turmoil such as the world has never before seen.A battle of right and wrong. Good and evil. Freedom and enslavement.Who shall prevail? And what is the “key” which guarantees success?Find the answers to these clues and much more in The Paradise Prophecy By Robert Browne.