by Michael Phillips
Christian readers paying attention to today’s headlines will find Michael Phillips’ most recent 4-volume fiction series, Tribulation Cult, strikingly relevant if not prophetic. Michael imagines a future America transformed by decades of political compromise, cultural upheaval, and the growing influence of Islam. The result is a chilling vision that echoes many of the debates dominating today’s news cycle.
Woven through dystopian geopolitical suspense undergirded by biblical themes, all four books of the series challenge thinking Christians to ask how Christians should respond to these seismic changes that will shape the church of the future. Will a remnant church be called out of the larger Church? If so, what will that remnant look like, and what will be its role in a nation that may be spiraling toward what many believe are the end times.
In his characteristic style Michael has crafted a series of speculative thrillers that explore faith, freedom, and progressive cultural transformation with shrewd insight into the deeper currents at work around us today. Spanning the century between the 1960s and 2060s, the multiple generations of the story witness, and must respond to, changes brought about from the tumultuous 1960s through the transformative Obama and Trump years, and beyond...into a future none can predict with certainty.
Will current trends continue? Will the erosion of constitutional liberties, the weakening of national sovereignty, and the normalization of socialism and the rise of Islam represent the wave of a future in which biblical Christianity is increasingly viewed as a threat to society? Or will Christians stem the tide through prayer and obedience, and lead our nation back to its founding principles?
Others have called the series prophetic. Michael Phillips only says that Tribulation Cult may be the most important fiction series he has ever written.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michael Phillips has been writing in the Christian marketplace since 1977. He is the author of over a hundred books, and is known as one of the premier novelists of the Christian fiction boom of the 1980s. He is popularly known as the man responsible for the renaissance of interest in Scotsman George MacDonald.
BOOK SUMMARIES
The Invisible War (Book 1)
464 pages, paperback - regular price: $17.22
A gripping tale of faith, freedom, and the forces threatening to divide a nation. Michael Phillips's The Invisible War plunges into a multi-generational saga, beginning in the tumultuous 1960s and culminating in the pivotal election of 2048. Follow four college friends―two called to ministry, two drawn to the world of politics―as they navigate the escalating tensions between liberal and conservative ideologies.
As America fractures along ideological fault lines, these interconnected lives grapple with questions of faith, loyalty, and the role of the church. Will true Christians be seen as a cult, ostracized from society? Or can they stand strong against the invisible forces seeking to undermine the nation's Judeo-Christian foundations? Prepare for a thought-provoking journey through history, prophecy, and the ultimate battle for America's soul.
Birth of a Remnant (Book 2)
544 pages, paperback - regular price: $20.00
A gripping tale of faith, power, and political transformation in a near-future America.
In the turbulent early 2030s, four college friends find their lives diverging as America faces a shocking presidential assassination. This second installment of the Tribulation Cult series delves into their intertwined destinies, exploring the growing divide between liberal and conservative ideologies.
As the nation grapples with cultural clashes and the rise of a mysterious tribulation cult, the very essence of Christianity in America is questioned. Can faith withstand the pressures of a society teetering on the edge? Discover a world of political intrigue, spiritual warfare, and the enduring power of belief. Perfect for readers seeking thought-provoking Christian fiction with a speculative edge. Keywords: Christian fiction, dystopian fiction, political thriller, end times prophecy, American politics.
Hidden Jihad (Book 3)
416 pages, paperback - regular price: $20.00
A world on the brink, a faith under fire, and a conspiracy in the shadows. In 2050, Jefferson Rhodes, the acclaimed "world president," celebrates progressivism's triumph. Yet, sinister forces stir, threatening to shatter this fragile peace. The clandestine Palladium cabal tightens its grip, while a hidden Islamic faction seeks global domination, targeting America's heart.
Amidst this turmoil, a remnant of Christ's true Church awakens, reclaiming ancient power against hell's gates. Follow their gripping journey through a dystopian landscape where political intrigue clashes with spiritual warfare. Will they prevail against the rising tide of darkness?
Perfect for fans of Christian fiction, political thrillers, and suspenseful novels, Hidden Jihad explores the clash between progressivism and traditional values, the rise of global government, and the enduring power of faith. Discover a world where hope battles despair, and the future hangs in the balance.
Freedom Manifesto (Book 4)
512 pages, paperback - regular price: $22.00
The Freedom Manifesto opens in the summer of 2051 with a leaked news story that Charles Reyburn and former presidential candidate Harvey Jansen are planning a bid to unseat Jefferson Rhodes in the 2052 election. A resurgence of Christianity is the one factor Rhodes cannot control, and the single most worrisome threat to his progressive agenda. He becomes obsessed with the threat he perceives Christianity represents.
Bardolf begins working on a secret document called The Freedom Manifesto which outlines twelve areas of massive change that will turn the United States into a country unrecognizable from its historic roots. Christianity is one of the Manifesto's primary targets.
The Bahram cousins are successful in smuggling their nuclear device into the U.S. and detonating it in St. Louis. A large portion of the city is destroyed and the entire nation is stunned. Hamad Bahram intends to use the incident to turn the nation against its Christian roots and to embrace Islam. He patiently awaits his opportunity to establish Sharia Law, while Bardolf engineers an attack on the California Christian group's headquarters and the life of its titular head.
The election of 2056 shapes up as a battle between Mike Bardolf and Hamad Bahram. Bahram's victory places a Muslim committed to Sharia Law in the Oval Office. These changes confront a Christian remnant with the reality that the true Church of Christ many face a season of being an "underground" remnant.
