48 pages • 1 hour read
Jerry B. Jenkins, Tim LaHayeLeft Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Left Behind by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye opens with airline pilot Rayford Steele on a flight to London when passengers mysteriously vanish, presumed taken by the biblical “Rapture.” As society descends into chaos, Steele, journalist Buck Williams, and others navigate the fallout, uncovering a plot involving Nicolae Carpathia, a charismatic leader rising to global power. The book contains descriptions of violence and murder, and brief mentions of death by suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Left Behind by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye presents a gripping narrative that attracts readers with its suspenseful depiction of the apocalypse. Positive feedback often highlights its compelling and fast-paced storyline. However, criticism includes accusations of shallow character development and a perceived lack of subtlety in its religious messaging.
Who Should Read Left Behind?
Readers who would enjoy Left Behind by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye are typically fans of Christian fiction, apocalyptic narratives, and fast-paced thrillers. They might also appreciate The Shack by William P. Young and The Last Jihad by Joel C. Rosenberg, which offer similar faith-based themes and suspense.