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The Goliath Code: A Post-Apocalyptic Thriller Kindle Edition

by Suzanne Leonhard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,209 ratings
  • Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner 2020
  • Audie Award Finalist for Best Faith-Based Audio Book Of The Year 2019
  • IndieBRAG Medallion for Excellence in Independent Publishing

"A grim and unrelenting tale in the best traditions of the dystopian genre." —Kirkus Reviews

"Fast-paced, suspenseful, and spine-chilling. I loved every thrilling moment of it." —Readers' Favorite Five Star Review


THE END HAS COME AND THERE'S NOWHERE TO HIDE

A massive Yellowstone super-eruption has decimated the United States. Millions are dead. Millions more are missing—pulled into the sky by a mysterious white light. When Sera Donner's mother is taken by the light, she and her disabled twin brother must seek refuge in the unity of their small mountain community. But 'survival of the fittest' quickly becomes the new social justice, compelling neighbor to turn against neighbor in a frantic grab for precious resources, forcing Sera to use lethal means to protect the people she loves.

Sera's only comfort in the chaos is Micah Abrams, her brother's bitter enemy. Once a violent thug, Micah now leans on faith and speaks of a glorious King that will soon come to rescue the world. Sera is desperate for hope. But can she really trust this schoolyard bully suddenly turned prophet?

As the battle for control over the community reaches a fevered pitch, a powerful military leader marches into town with an imposing force, offering food, water, and promises of salvation. Everyone thinks the worst is finally over.

They're wrong.

"Compelling, devastatingly dystopian, action-packed, original. An epic franchise in the making." --Jim Thompson, Original Content

"A great story that happens to be set at the end of the world." --Les Sillars, author of Intended For Evil


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  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    October 25, 2017
  5. Reading age
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  • "Leaving behind the Left Behind Series!" --Amazon reader
  • "If you only read one book...this is the one!" --Amazon reader
  • "Best book I've had the pleasure of picking up in a very long time." --Amazon reader
  • "An epic thriller!" --Amazon reader
  • "An intense emotional ride that I didn't want to end!" --Amazon reader
  • "I couldn't read the pages fast enough!" --Amazon reader
  • "Love the biblical references and the thrill all wrapped up in one book."--Amazon Reader
  • "Great for anybody who wants a good read and has an interest in the end times."--Amazon reader
  • "Highly recommend!"--Amazon reader
  • "Vivid descriptions make the story unfold as if watching a movie."--Amazon reader
  • "You can't help but be drawn to consider (or reconsider) what the Book of Revelation is all about."--Amazon reader
  • "A riveting story from beginning to end! Loved it!"--Amazon reader

From the Author

The Goliath Code is the first book in a Post Apocalyptic Christian Series.

I've always wanted to write a book about the end of the world. The idea for this story came to me about five years ago after a lifetime of fascination with end times theories and prophecies. It took three years of research and then another two years of writing to finish the book, and I loved every minute of it. I've been a writer for over twenty-five years, won my share of awards, but this is the most important book I've ever written.The Goliath Code is not your standard survival story. It takes an unflinching look at human nature in the midst of horrifying world-wide events that many people feel may happen in their lifetime. Readers claim the book puts you on the edge of your seat and then suddenly rips your heart out. No apologies for that; the apocalypse isn't for the faint of heart.I'd love to hear what you think of The Goliath Code. Send me an email at suzanne.leonhard@gmail.com, or contact me on my Facebook page @TheGoliathCode.Until next time...

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B076VWFJ64
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BOS
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 25, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.8 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 394 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Goliath Code
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 17 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 1,209 ratings

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Suzanne Leonhard is an award-winning novelist and screenwriter. Formerly published with Harper Collins, she now writes post apocalyptic thrillers to satisfy her love for end times fiction. She lives on the beautiful Florida coast with her husband and a whole lotta cats. You can email Suzanne at suzanne.leonhard@gmail.com, visit her website at suzanneleonhard.com, or join her on her Facebook page @TheGoliathCode.

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Customers find this post-apocalyptic thriller captivating and intense, with well-executed descriptive content and a fast-paced narrative. They appreciate the character development, with one customer particularly noting the perspective through a young character's eyes. The book receives positive feedback for its religious message, with one review highlighting its biblical references, and customers describe it as an exciting roller-coaster ride that's easy to read.

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71 customers mention "Storyline"62 positive9 negative

Customers find the book's storyline captivating and intense, with one customer noting its prophetic thematic elements and another describing it as a creative action-filled drama.

"...a manner that is respectful to the source material while also furthering the plot and successfully communicating her message...." Read more

"...However, I love this book. It kept me on edge until the last page." Read more

"...I would recommend it to friends though as the story is good and the message is good as well." Read more

"...Action packed and thrilling, Ms. Leonhard takes us on a fantastical ride leaving me wanting more...." Read more

47 customers mention "Writing quality"40 positive7 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as a page-turner with well-done descriptive content that is easy to read and believable.

"This is a well written story that I would recommend to young adults especially in the 20to40 age group...." Read more

"...A true page turner!..." Read more

"...Christian and atheist viewpoints and instead gives one of the most honest depictions I've seen in fiction of the interactions and thoughts of the..." Read more

"...The author wrote a POSSABLE story ,wrote it well and touches and refreshes a subject every true believer is thrilled about...." Read more

34 customers mention "Enjoyment"34 positive0 negative

Customers find the book an exciting roller-coaster that keeps them engrossed, describing it as a page-turner.

"...pulling the reader out of the story, is as remarkable as it is entertaining to read. I definitely recommend this series." Read more

"...The first book was so good and exciting, I didn't want to put it down. I'm blessed to have a personal relationship with Jesus...." Read more

"...His return is dear to me and reading anything about it is exciting ...." Read more

"This book it pretty good. It's definitely catchy and kept me turning the pages to see what came next...." Read more

33 customers mention "Character development"33 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, being invested in them and feeling their emotions, with one customer particularly noting the perspective through a young character's eyes.

"...the old writing formula of Character + Conflict = Plot by developing well rounded characters with believable motives that engender concern for their..." Read more

"...The characters are carefully drawn as believable people living and dying in the most tragic scenarios...." Read more

"...Interesting characters you love or who make you cringe over each progressively evil deed done. Now, on to the next book in the series!" Read more

"Loved how the author is able to create these fictional characters based off the scriptures in the Bible...." Read more

11 customers mention "Pacing"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, describing it as quick and fast-paced, with one customer noting it's a journey into the near future.

"...This is not even close. The writing is good and the story line is fast and keeps you connected...." Read more

"...And timely." Read more

"...I enjoyed the viewpoint from this young characters eyes. The action was fast paced and gripping...." Read more

"...I really like the Christian spin to it. Its quick paced and leaves you wanting more. I look forward to reading the sequels." Read more

6 customers mention "Tone"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the tone of the book, with one review highlighting the fantastic character Sera, and another noting its fun mix of fantasy and science fiction elements.

"This book it pretty good. It's definitely catchy and kept me turning the pages to see what came next...." Read more

"This story grabs you and you just have to hang on. Fascinating look at what it might be like after the rapture." Read more

"Really like Sera, Micah is special also, in fact all of the characters have character! Good plot, strong Gospel message. Going on to book two!" Read more

"Waiting patiently for book 2. Intro really sets the tone and your curiosity vets the best of you as to what is on the next page." Read more

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  • SciFi & Fantasy Fan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and Fun Mix of Fantasy/Sci Fi and Theology
    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2022
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    I am enjoying this series immensely and I am only disappointment by how quickly I am moving through each volume. Leonhard does an excellent job of completing the old writing formula of Character + Conflict = Plot by developing well rounded characters with believable motives that engender concern for their well being on the part of the reader. Most importantly she manages the difficult task of incorporating her Evangelical /Bible Christian Theology (which is solid) into her story in a manner that is respectful to the source material while also furthering the plot and successfully communicating her message. That she is able to accomplish this without interrupting the flow of her story, and thereby pulling the reader out of the story, is as remarkable as it is entertaining to read. I definitely recommend this series.
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  • Bennie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazed
    Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
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    I was excited to read this first book after seeing it on Facebook. I was also worried it wouldn't live up to all the hype. Before I ordered I prayed God would help me to decide. And he did, I purchased this along with the 2nd and 3rd books. The first book was so good and exciting, I didn't want to put it down. I'm blessed to have a personal relationship with Jesus. If this is what comes after the rapture, I don't want to be here to see it. However, I love this book. It kept me on edge until the last page.
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  • Alissa Holmes
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good fast pace story will make you think
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2020
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    This is a well written story that I would recommend to young adults especially in the 20to40 age group. It is well written and certainly somewhat biblically-based. It does have quite a good story as well. I gave it a four star rating rather than five star due to the language though are though I do wrecking eyes that in these times that are taking place and will soon take place there will be some rough language spoken. How be it many of us Christians would preferred to book such as this not have language such as this. I would recommend it to friends though as the story is good and the message is good as well.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Apocolypse unfolding
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2018
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    A frightening downward spiral in a world turned upside down. After what seems to be a natural disaster, the truth slowly appears through the most horrific of times.
    The characters are carefully drawn as believable people living and dying in the most tragic scenarios. The landscape is nothing most could ever imagine; the description of the sun, moon, atmosphere, hunger, casual killing, destruction, sights and smells are devised in such a way as to provoke the reader's emotions & senses. A true page turner!
    The plot twists and turns away from sanctuary to insanity as families & friends are horribly affected by enemies on all sides. Battles are won and lost, people disappear & reappear, and the young people suffer & are captured, for what seems to be the last time. But, this is only the first book in a trilogy. The excitement builds with the father about to administer a life changing & life threatening drug to his daughter, who's blood carries the Goliath Code and she will be forever altered. Or will she?
    This book appeals to all levels of people & ages of civilized society, prompting the reader to want change before the end. What a cliffhanger!
    I highly recommend this the first of three books!
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  • Heather
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating take on the Apocalypse
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2017
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    I'm not usually into zombies and post-apocalypse stuff (OK, there aren't really zombies here) but I didn't want to put this book down. Action packed and thrilling, Ms. Leonhard takes us on a fantastical ride leaving me wanting more. How long do I have to wait for the next installment?
    Ms. Leonhard understands the mind of an atheist as portrayed by the protagonist. She avoids straw man arguments from both the Christian and atheist viewpoints and instead gives one of the most honest depictions I've seen in fiction of the interactions and thoughts of the opposing mindsets.
    While the prophecies of the Bible give an outline of the events at the end of the world, many details are left vague or open to speculation. This book provides some viable possibilities that are new to my thinking. That's what makes this so intriguing. Whether you believe this stuff or not, The Goliath Code is a great read.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable and enthralling!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
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    The storey pulls you into itself immediately and holds your attention all the way to the end. Interesting characters you love or who make you cringe over each progressively evil deed done. Now, on to the next book in the series!
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  • Jim Quant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Reasons for reading
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
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    I know the fulfillment of God's plan is near . Jesus Christ is not his name. It's Jesus who is God the Fathers messiah to the world. That is what Christ means. I don't look forward to the end of t he world - I look forward to our God returning and showing himself completely. But just before that - a time of trouble like no other. His return is dear to me and reading anything about it is exciting . The author wrote a POSSABLE story ,wrote it well and touches and refreshes a subject every true believer is thrilled about. Thank you for that dear author - well done and thank you for lending your passion and skill to a good story.
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  • MX1
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book and Quick Read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2017
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    This book it pretty good. It's definitely catchy and kept me turning the pages to see what came next. The story line is solid and the descriptive content is very well done.

    There are downsides. The story is a bit preachy; not overwhelmingly so but enough to feel like a religious story line mixed with an adventure. This is not necessarily bad but certainly brings a vibe to the story. There is no real attempt to tie-up plot lines at the end of a declared first-in-a-series which left me feeling baited. Possibly I'd rather wait and read a larger but complete novel.

    Overall, the book is solid for young, religious readers while lacking the finesse of main stream works. I enjoyed it and others will too but I stop short of recommending it. For me, it's in the category of "good book for a long airplane ride" when you really don't have anything better to do.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars awsome
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2018
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    saw this book by chance on facebook, it was the type of book i like so gave it a try. so glad i did i started it at 7pm on evening and having a day off next day i finished it. its well written not to sentimental, but at the same time not everyone dies all at once. am looking forward to next book in the trilogy.
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  • Deanna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not finished
    Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2024
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    I am still trying to get around the language, not true, but I did some research on the author. When I read what she had written I continued to read because lets be honest, most of us watch far worse on tv and talk much worse ourselves.
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    Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2024
    I am still trying to get around the language, not true, but I did some research on the author. When I read what she had written I continued to read because lets be honest, most of us watch far worse on tv and talk much worse ourselves.
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  • R. Munro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly good story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2019
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    I thought the story and characters were very well thought out and developed. I think what I really appreciated was that there were no long boring fillers. It had my attention from start to finish. I can't wait to read the next instalment.
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  • Shelley
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read so far.
    Reviewed in Canada on September 10, 2020
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    The book came in sooner than expected. I read only the first 4 chapters so far. From what I read the book is very entertaining and I had a hard time putting it down. I ordered book 2 along with book 1. So lots of reading left to do.
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  • Mrs. Verona Cocksedge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 29, 2018
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    This is one of the best books I have read in years. Page turner. Cannot wait for the next one!!!
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