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The Wormling Series for kids aged 9-13 released in October.
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Written for older elementary and middle school age, The Book of the King opens in fantasy, forges on into what we call reality, and then combines the two in a riveting story. This is just the beginning of what promises to be an exciting new Christian fantasy series, The Wormling. Gifted, lonely, shy, and a rather unlikely hero, young Owen Reeder lives his life within the pages of the books in his father’s used book store. From the onset of this story, the audience discovers that names are importantly symbolic, along with objects, actions, and nuances. Just a few pages into this book, Owen collides with a desperate king, a gang of criminally-mean high school bullies, a father who is barely like a father, evil dragons and their man-eating relatives, unstoppable villains, untrustworthy and trustworthy girls, and a supremely essential book and the creature which inhabits it. – In the midst of all this, Owen is running for his life on a quest which leads through danger into the unknown of another world.
Midnight Clear Jenkins Entertainment proudly announces the December 2007 DVD release of the award-winning production of Midnight Clear. This feature film starring Stephen Baldwin is based on a short story by Jerry B. Jenkins. Midnight Clear received the Best First Feature Film award from the 2007 Cinequest Film Festival. It also earned the Best Story Line award from the 2007 Boston International Film Festival. The novelization of this movie -- available now -- includes exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and a special interview with Victoria Jackson who plays the character, Margaret, in the film. The book was created jointly by Dallas Jenkins and his father Jerry B. Jenkins. Dallas Jenkins, president of Jenkins Entertainment in Los Angeles produced the company's first feature film, Hometown Legend. He also served as co-executive producer of Though None Go With Me, a feature that aired on The Hallmark Channel. And he directed their new film, a feature-length version of Midnight Clear, which released from LionsGate in December 2007. Dallas will be a keynote speaker at the Christian Writers Guild Conference January 31-February 3, 2008. For more information visit the Guild website. For a sample chapter of the new book, Midnight Clear, written by Jerry B. Jenkins and Dallas Jenkins, click here. This novel released from Tyndale House Publishers in October 2007. Check out Dallas's blog for more details.
Mark's Story Mark's Story opens on the evening of the last day of Jesus as man. The young Mark hears Jesus' prophecies of the events that are to come, and bears witness to some of the most pivotal events in human history, including Judas Iscariot's betrayal, Peter's denial of his Master, and Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection as the risen Lord. In the years after, following in the footsteps of his friend and mentor Peter, Mark becomes an ardent follower of Jesus and a devoted disciple of Christianity, spreading the Word beyond Jerusalem and into the world. Mark urges Peter to recount to him the stories of Jesus' life on Earth -- His messages, His miracles, and His everlasting promises to His people -- and compiles what becomes canonized as the Gospel of Mark. Mark chronicles the growth of the early Christian church, the struggles of Jesus' followers, and the persecution they endured from a hostile world. Mark's Story is a thrilling account that vividly depicts the last day before Jesus' crucifixion and the danger that early believers faced as they boldly proclaimed Jesus as Christ the Lord. Their bravery laid the foundation for the early church, and their fervent passion for the Word reverberates throughout the world today. 
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The Dawn of the Millennial Kingdom... Rayford Steele had to admit that the first time he saw a bear and then a leopard moving about in public, something niggled at him to keep his distance, to not show fear, to make no sudden movements. But when he saw the bear and the cat cooperate to climb a tree and make a meal of leaves and branches, he was emboldened to trust God for the whole promise. It wasn't just he who had become a vegetarian. It was true of all former carnivores. Rayford moved quietly to the trunk of the tree and watched the animals cavort and eat. And when a branch fell, he himself tasted the leaves. He enjoyed fruit and vegetables more, but he could see what the creatures found in the plants. He trusted Christ to calm him when the great leopard leaped down and nuzzled his leg the way a house cat would, purring, then sitting to rest. As for the bear, it ignored him and stretched out beside the big cat. Talk about a whole new world....
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Rome, A.D. 95 Bright sunlight interrupted the old evangelist's reverie, and when dust invaded his stone chamber, John was spurred to stand and peek out. He had been extradited the night before in chains from Ephesus to Rome, the capital of the empire, where he was to stand trial before Caesar Domitian. Once Jesus' youngest disciple, John was nearing his ninetieth year, and his long, lanky frame bore a massive crown of white hair and a full, long beard that framed his leathery face. Thick brows hooded dark eyes his friends had always described as piercing, at times accusatory. Robust for his age, especially considering the long, arduous journey, he had been unbound and imprisoned in a dungeon cell beneath the Colosseum. Now, at dawn, he discovered that by standing on tiptoe he could peer out a tiny barred opening at ground level to the vast stadium's athletic fields. It was much too early for festivities, and yet men, and women, and animals had begun to fill the grounds. Large, powerful women practiced wrestling holds in the rising dust, and brightly costumed dwarves ran in place and stretched. Ferocious animals, prodded and agitated by their handlers, were led snarling to cages. John had only heard of such bizarre acts, confirming reports of the emperor's fascination with the macabre. Clearly, all these participants were preparing for some spectacle. John could assume only that it was his own execution. His stomach growling, he retreated to sit with his back to the wall and pray silently. 
An excerpt from... So there I sat, writing away -- as I had nearly every day for more than twenty years -- when Rick Christian called. He was my agent. I liked the sound of having an agent and worked it into as many conversations as possible. I had written and published ninety books before even considering an agent, and to my mind I was already living a writer's dream. While mainstream fiction was my love, I'd made a healthy six-figure income largely by writing famous people's stories. These hadn't been ghost jobs. My name had appeared on the covers of biographies and autobiographies of many luminaries. But of course, the average reader doesn't notice the name of a faceless writer, and more than once I was asked if I had read a certain book -- when I had written it. I was the most famous author no one had ever heard of. Having an agent and being able to say My agent this and My agent that should have lent some credibility to my invisible career, but more likely it repulsed even those who loved me. Well, the cliche is that big doors turn on small hinges, and the small hinge that day was Rick Christian's call. He had no more idea than I did what would come of that short conversation. To the best of my memory, it went like this: "Have you ever met Tim LaHaye?" "No," I said. "Familiar with him, of course."
ARE YOU READY FOR The Rapture: In a Twinkling of an Eye is the third of three prequels to the Left Behind series. Set in the days, hours, and minutes prior to the rapture, the story reveals choices made by the key characters which determine whether they’ll be left behind. The drama continues through when millions suddenly vanish, but this time LaHaye and Jenkins offer the perspective of those who ascend to heaven.
Demon's Bluff
Book 2 in the new Available Now Jerry B. Jenkins has written the first two books in the exciting Renegade Spirit trilogy. The Tattooed Rats released October 2006. Visit the official site. Book Two, Demon's Bluff, released from Thomas Nelson Publishers hit the stores May 2007. Watch the video trailer. The final book, Seclusion Point, will be available February 2008. Pre-order your copy today. The year is 2022...and being a Christian can get a guy killed. When the new world government declares Christianity punishable by imprisonment or worse, high schooler Patrick "Patch" Johnson just wants everything to return to normal, but nothing is normal anymore. The World Peace Alliance (WPA) sends Patch to a hospital for "reprogramming" where he meets up with the "Tattooed Rats" and discovers that things aren't always what they seem. The most unlikely people may have your back. And your best friend could turn out to be your enemy. With the WPA dogging his every step and the spiritual forces of good and evil engaged in the ultimate battle, will Patch lose his life, or deny Christ and lose his very soul? To find out more visit Amazon today. Both The Tattooed Rats and Demon's Bluff were co-authored by John Perrodin, whom Jerry says is "the creative force and doing all the heavy lifting for this series." John serves as Senior Editor for the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild. Get your copy today.
Though None Go With Me is a gripping love story about a woman who determines to make her life an experiment in obedience to God. Born at the turn of the century, Elisabeth Grace LeRoy longs for something more in her life. Her defining moment comes when, as a young teen, she promises to deepen her commitment and follow Christ, no matter the cost. So begins a remarkable journey of resolve, winding through valleys of loss and deserts of testing toward a legacy of faith. Two world wars, the Great Depression, and devastating personal loss form the backdrop for a lifetime of walking with God despite all odds. Depicting one courageous woman's determination to stand faithful in all circumstances, here is a portrait of the far-reaching impact of a life that fully embraces the steadfast promises of God. Jerry's book has also been made into a Hallmark Movie. Click here to view the film trailer.
Holding Heaven Imagine two conversations, some 30 years apart, between the most celebrated person in history and his earthly father. That's the premise for Holding Heaven. Here's another gift idea. Jenkins Entertainment recently produced Midnight Clear based on a compelling Christmas short story by Jerry Jenkins. Visit the official site for details on the latest award-winning production of Midnight Clear. You'll find information about this remarkable new film as well as ordering information.
Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins Jerry and Tim received the ECPA's first-ever Pinnacle Award in recognition of the outstanding success of their apocalyptic series. The books have sold more than 65 million copies since the first title came out in 1995 from Tyndale House. A total of sixteen books were released including three prequels, The Rising, The Regime, and The Rapture. Accepting his award, Tim said the Left Behind books have been "the greatest gift that God has given me in my life" next to salvation and his spouse. He and his wife, Beverly, recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Jerry said writing the books was "the privilege of a lifetime."
Left Behind Video Game Controversy You may have seen or heard some of the public flap over the Left Behind: Eternal Forces video game. Some have said it is gratuitously violent and has Christian characters targeting gays, Muslims, Jews, devout adherents of other faiths, and even Christians who disagree with Dr. LaHaye and me over various theological issues. This is ridiculous to the point of lunacy and clearly comes from people who have not seen the game and have an obvious agenda. If you have wondered why Dr. LaHaye and I would have anything to do with a game that would target the very individuals we are commanded to love and persuade, you are not alone. We are as puzzled as you. From the beginning, we have been jealous about the subsidiary rights to Left Behind. We have turned down all sorts of offers to capitalize on the name with pins, pens, mugs, candles, jewelry, and even board games. Our sole purpose in the writing was to declare a message in the hope that fewer people would be left behind, so unless a product can expand that message --- as have the kids books, graphic novels (comics), and movies --– we have stood firm. When first we heard of a video game, we were as skeptical as anyone and insisted on hearing the idea directly from the planners. We were pleased to find that they were thorough professionals, shared our faith, and were as committed as we were to have the Christian message be clear. Visit the official Left Behind Game site. The result is a game that is beautifully rendered, clearly carries our message (indeed, we have already heard of one young man who has become a believer through playing it), is strategic rather than only warfare based, and is no more violent than the Lone Ranger or Roy Rogers episodes I grew up watching. Unlike typical gory video games that show flying body parts, victims shot in our game fall in a puff of smoke. Yes, lives are lost when believers defend themselves, but more points are scored by building the Tribulation Force and its infrastructure. There is zero targeting of specific people groups. The enemy are the forces of the antichrist who have already taken the mark of the beast and committed themselves to his service. I hope this gives you enough information to evaluate what you hear or read, and we trust you will check it out for yourself if you have further questions. Find out more about purchasing the game from Amazon. Eternal Forces has been approved by Focus on the Family, which is extremely careful about such matters. Read the Focus Plugged In review.
The Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild announces Operation First Book novel contest. Here's a chance for unpublished authors to earn $20,000 and be published by Tyndale House. All you have to do is join the Guild and submit a winning entry in our Fiction category. $20,000 will be awarded to the top writer in the competition. |
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