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Operation Dark Angel: Rise of Nicolaitanes, by Pam Funke

Operation Dark Angel: The Rise of Nicolaitanes (The Apocalypse, #1)

Review by Adrienna Turner

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Pam Funke graciously sent me a copy of Operation Dark Angel: Rise of Nicolaitanes because I agreed to review it through a Goodreads Group: Willing to Review Christian Books. She gives scripture references before the premises of the novel, which alerts the reader what to expect. After doing intensive research (Unleashing the Spirit, Vol. 1-3), I see that Mariel Balac is related to Nero, a Roman Emperor, who was noted for torturing Christians because of their beliefs. Therefore, Mariel was the perfect candidate to carry the seed of the enemy but she believes as a devout Catholic is hearing the voice of God and chosen to carry this prominent baby like Virgin Mary did with Jesus. Amazingly, Nicolaitanes descendant of centuries ago, happens to be a Roman and purely evil leader, which gives the reader a clue who they will be dealing with in the near future. Rosalind is the child’s protector and keeper, but once the child grows up to the Italian president, Nicolaitanes shows his true devious side.

There were numerous characters who were in a trance or brainwashed to do what was required of Operation Dark Angel commands, unaware of the voice and happenings. You have to decide if the voice is good or evil. Yet it is a well-crafted novel that divinely captures futuristic events based on the book of Revelation to be revealed to which the mind can visually grasp as if the scenes are playing like a cinematic film.

This is an apocalyptic thriller with some slight similarities to “Left Behind” and “Omega Code” but definitely kept my interest to read each page and intrigued to read the next book in the apocalypse series. I also know that God has her on a similar path as myself to write “Miss the Mark Series” such a futuristic story yet seems so present and lifelike.

You will not be disappointed since there will be a character that you can relate to, or feel, or been in their shoes. Moreover, I feel it has enough dose of the Word, or biblical insight in reference to the apocalypse and tribulation as well as suspense, touch of mystery, and definitely the thriller element. The scriptures line up to what is happening in the book, and the mystery is revealed for all to see. Then, you see greed versus need; those who live for selfish reasons will always watch their back, look over their shoulder nervously, or ready to knock down the next man in their way–but working for Nicolaitanes, seems like the next is ready to aim and fire after listening to the deceptive lies of Satan in the flesh (and by the voice of ambiguity). I am blessed to read this literature and anticipating to read the next one in the series soon: The World at War.

My favorite character seems to be Halle but doesn’t have much of an appearance as others. Just something about her, can’t put my finger on it, but just do. She’s that babe in Christ (new believer) that wants to get deeper in the Lord by asking her pastor numerous questions and connect the dots. But she does later hear from the Lord and follows the direction he’s leading her. Ironically, seems like my life in the last year or so. Favorite secret code: “Jesus is the way and the life. None can come to the Father except through Him.”

The author provided a PDF file for review purposes, but may have to order my own copy on Kindle.

*I will discuss about specific characters on August 24th virtual radio: Dream4More Radio on BlogTalkRadio.

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Rating:

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Rating:

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  1. Thanks. Working on her second book in the series now, World at War, and hope to complete by next month like 500 pages long on Kindle.

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