The final book of . At the end of 1000 years of peace, the rebel governments have grown and prospered beyond any in history. When a sinister power is released into the Earth, a false messiah conspires to unite those governments against the King in Jerusalem. The invasion of dark spirits bends a giant shadow over the inhabited universe. Joshua Stippleman has lived longer than any mortal human. Now he and the other loyal servants of the King are vastly outnumbered. But a new generation of faithful worshippers energizes the resistance against the beast who has been released from the pit. What sacrifice will be required of those loyal to the King? Perhaps to die for him? And what about the deceived? Is there any hope for them? This is the final book in series. The first book introduces the new world under the rule of Christ on his throne in Jerusalem and tells the story of Rodney Stippleman, retired army captain and Joshua's father.