When a group of immortal vigilantes threatens millions, only one man is brave enough to stand in their way.
Their story didn’t start this year…or even this millennium.
It began when Moses was on Mt. Sinai. Tired of waiting on the One True God, the twelve tribes of Israel began worshipping a golden calf through pagan revelry. Many received immediate death for their idolatry, but 40 were handed a far worse punishment–endless life on earth with no chance to see the face of God.
This group of immortals became the 13th Tribe, and they’ve been trying to earn their way into heaven ever since–by killing sinners. Though their logic is twisted, their brilliance is undeniable. Their wrath is unstoppable. And the technology they possess is beyond anything mere humans have ever seen.
Jagger Baird knows nothing about the Tribe when he’s hired as head of security for an archaeological dig on Mt. Sinai. The former Army Ranger is still reeling from an accident that claimed the life of his best friend, his arm, and his faith in God.
The Tribe is poised to execute their most ambitious attack ever and the lives of millions hang in the balance. When Jagger’s wife and son are caught in the crossfire, he’ll stop at nothing to save them. But how can one man stand against an entire tribe of immortals?
“Liparulo plunges deep into the pages of Scripture to find intriguing what-if’s and stunning revelations–all woven into a tale that is both skin-tinglingly supernatural and thought-provokingly real. Packed with high-tech gadgetry, action, and heart . . . Read this novel! Seriously!” –TED DEKKER, New York Times best-selling author of Forbidden and the Circle Series
“The author of Comes a Horseman ushers in an exciting new series with this action-packed and intricately plotted spiritual thriller that should appeal to fans of Frank Peretti and Oliver North.” –Library Journal
“A fantasy-thriller with overt (but not overly intrusive) Christian themes . . . The book can be read as a story of a man’s spiritual transition, or it can be read as a fast-paced thriller with fantasy elements. Either way, it’s a success.” –Booklist
“Liparulo opens the Immortal Files series with a bang . . . Liparulo has concocted a fast-moving, imaginative narrative that examines moral questions . . . every reader is in for roller-coaster action, competently done, with a late-breaking major plot curve that leaves the door open for more.” –Publishers Weekly
“If you’re a fan of suspense or biblical fiction, this is one book you won’t want to miss. Its mind-blowing action will keep readers totally immersed.” –RT Book Review, 4 1/2 stars
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Sexual Content - 2/5
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Violence - 5/5
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Language - 0/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 1/5
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Summary
From: Isaac
Book Title: The 13th Tribe
Book Author: Robert Liparulo
What do you like about this book:
As is custom for Liparulo novels, he always manages to shine a unique light upon a cliche plot. However, that is not the case with The 13th Tribe. Laced with action , twists, and originality, this novel is packed with its own problems.
In the book, Robert Liparulo demonstrates himself a less-extreme-version of Dan Brown, he fills this story with faulty theology, whether intentionally or inadvertently. He gives off the impression that his characters have to earn God’s favor to earn heaven.
But in spite of this, this story does have something good to offer. Amidst all its chaos, the readers are able to relate with well-developed characters and their struggles, and perhaps even learn something along the way. If you can look hard enough.
If you are able to set aside the violence and extra-biblical facts, The 13th Tribe makes for an entertaining sci-fi action novel—but perhaps meant more for those with a stronger stomach. Yet, no matter how hard you try, the theology still manages to subtract from its story. It is for that reason that I cannot recommend this novel.
Spiritual Content:
Members of the tribe are cursed with immortality for their sins against God. They believe that they must earn back God’s favor—and this story brings the impression that they can. After committing some "moral" act, some of these members are raptured up, basically earning heaven. Some scriptures are taken out of context, and the author feels the need to add in fictional biblical events.
Sexual Content:
On their journey to kill sinners, references are made to the Tribe invading strip-clubs, killing prostitutes, pimps, and, in what case, a child molester. These references appear throughout the book. And one particular scene , it says vaguely that the Israelites indulge in acts of sexuality.
Jaggar and his wife are very affectionate toward each other and kiss passionately on more than one occasion.
A comment is made on a woman's figure. Anda painting is said to show disturbing sexual acts. They are never described in detail, but it's obvious that they're there.
Violent Content:
Extreme. At one point, a child is said to have been sacrificed for the golden calf. And though we never read details of the executions, it is still extremely disturbing.
There is no shortage of blood in this novel. There are many fights of all kinds—everything from punch fights to helicopters falling from the sky to gunfights and flamethrowers.
Members of the Tribe are able to heal from any wound imaginable, except for one: beheading. One scene of this action is quite graphic.
A painting describes a lot of blood and death.
Language:
One use of "h-ll."
Drug/Alcohol Content:
A car accident is caused by a drunk driver.
Total Rating:: 2/5
Your ratings of the level of sex, violence, language and drug/alcohol use on a scale of 1-5.
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Violence:5
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Drug/Alcohol use:1