Left Behind: The Kids

The evening begins like many others. Lionel falls asleep while listening to his uncle tell stories. Ryan stays up reading and listening to music. Vicki goes out smoking pot with her friends. And Judd, tired of being told what to do, takes his father's credit card and heads to the airport in search of freedom. But in one shocking moment, everything changes. All over the world, millions of people suddenly vanish. Driverless cars crash on the highways, and planes fall through the sky without pilots. Each of the four kids soon discovers friends and family members missing. Will they be able to learn the truth behind the disappearances? Authors Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye base this thriller on Left Behind, their riveting book that has topped best-seller lists across the country and captured the attention of Hollywood producers. Narrator Scott Shina vividly portrays the "end times" through the eyes of the four young friends.

The world has been thrown into chaos after thousands of people suddenly vanished one horrifying evening. Four kids in the Chicago suburbs-Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan-reel with shock as they learn they are the only ones left in their families. As the truth behind the disappearances becomes clear, the kids discover they are faced with far-reaching decisions. But while the others are making their choices, Lionel gets a disturbing message from his uncle in Chicago. Not knowing if his uncle is still alive, Lionel rushes to the inner city to search for him. Authors Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye base this thriller on Left Behind, their riveting book that has topped best-seller lists across the country and captured the attention of Hollywood producers. Narrator Scott Shina's dramatic performance brings to life the four friends as they band together to fight the evil forces that threaten their very lives.

For many of those who have been left behind, the sudden disappearance of millions of people throughout the world is completely baffling. For Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan--four kids who have lost their families--the explanation couldn't be clearer: the faithful have been taken to heaven in fulfillment of Biblical prophecy. With no one to turn to but each other, the four young people have banded together, finding strength in their faith. So when Ryan discovers some unbelievable news regarding Lionel's uncle--who authorities had reported as a suicide victim--Lionel's friends are willing to walk through fire to help him learn the truth about his uncle's fate. Based on the thrilling situations from the best-selling Left Behind series, Left Behind The Kids looks at God's ultimate plan for the world from the perspectives of four young truth-seekers. Scott Shina's brilliant narration brings out all the fiery action and illuminating insights.

When the Rapture occurred, many young people were left behind. Four of these, orphaned teenagers Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan, have turned to Christ and are learning about the coming events from their spiritual teacher, Bruce Barnes. But they have many questions and want to know what signs they should look for. One question that burns brightest in their minds is, "Who is the Antichrist?" Bruce Barnes thinks he knows, and shares this with the group. They have trouble believing him. But when they meet Buck Williams and hear his eyewitness account of one man's evil powers, the four young people resolve to stand in faith against the Antichrist. With over 4 million copies in print, Left Behind - a the Kids is today's most popular inspirational series for young adults. The exciting combination of apocalyptic conflicts and suspense is further heightened by Scott Shina's dramatic narration. Don't miss The Vanishings, Second Chance, and Through the Flames, also available from Recorded Books.