[The Last Days 01] • Gathering Storm

THE FULFILLMENT OF PROPHECY IS UPON US

**LDS fiction.Completely revised and updated 2nd edition.**

Steven Christopher struggles to make sense of his life after his wife abandons him and their three children to join a polygamous cult. He meets Mary Fleming at his new ward and is deeply attracted by her beauty and intelligence, but his bitter experience with marriage makes him feel unworthy and afraid to give his heart to another woman. Mary, recovering from her own failed relationship, sees something in Steven that even he doesn't realize exists, but how can he trust her?

Then the first great catastrophe strikes. Steven and Mary soon find themselves in the midst of apocalyptic prophecies regarding latter-day events—both terrible and marvelous—that unfold shortly before the Second Coming of the Lord.

As natural disasters, plagues, anarchy, and the collapse of the American government lead to the degradation of civilization throughout the world, a great worldwide secret combination expands its evil influence. The people of God are the only power that can stand against this evil, people like Steven and Mary—if they will accept the challenge.

Join Steven and Mary as they begin a tumultuous journey for survival in a dangerous world. *Gathering Storm* is a compelling novel that will have you turning pages and looking into your own heart to see how you might deal with the trials ahead.

**Fast-paced and well-researched, *Gathering Storm* is not only fascinating but technically sound. As you read this exciting LDS novel, you will recognize yourself and those in your ward, and you will be amazed at how ordinary people grow to meet extraordinary challenges. Adventure, romance, tragedy, and triumph— *Gathering Storm* has them all!

—Rachel Ann Nunes, author of *Ariana and Before I Say Goodbye** *