⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I’ve been watching and waiting for Christ’s second coming, so this was a timely read. Vanished by Dr. David Jeremiah is a high-stakes, end-times thriller that hits on both a global and personal level. John “Haggs” Haggerty leads a military unit tasked with stopping pandemics before they spread—but as disasters pile up, it’s clear the world is heading toward something far more cataclysmic. Plagues, earthquakes, wars… the signs are everywhere.
But Haggs’s real battle is closer to home. He’s grieving the collapse of his marriage and struggling to stay connected to his adult daughter. The emotional weight he carries makes his fight for redemption feel real and relatable. Jeremiah blends action with heart, and the spiritual thread running through the story gives it depth without slowing the pace.
If you’re a fan of Left Behind but crave a fresher voice and tighter pacing, Vanished is your next read. This book is a reminder that prophecy isn’t just about world events—it’s also about the state of our hearts. Fast, thoughtful, and faith-anchored, it’s a must-read for anyone drawn to stories about the end times and the hope that remains. For audiophiles, the book is beautifully narrated by Roger Wayne.
** Thanks to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson, and Zondervan Fiction Audio for complimentary review copies. Opinions are my own.