LONGWOOD, FL-Noah is in shock. It has been nearly 120 years since God told him the flood would come. Now that it is here, he can't bear it. He understands what is taking place outside and why God had determined it to be that way. Still, the reality is agonizing. The Rain (paperback, 978-1-60477-049-0; hardcover, 978-1-60477-050-6), a vividly written work of fiction by Chris Skates and Dan Tankersley, is the first novel to tell the story of Noah and the great flood in a way that entertains and educates without compromising the biblical account. The uncanny similarities between pre-flood and modern-day behaviors will impact readers.
Say the authors, "Readers of The Rain will quickly understand that Noah and his family's life on the ark was no fairy tale. Noah and his family were real people with real feelings placed in one of our history's most tragic events. The Rain realistically depicts the lives of Noah and his family as people who faced many of the same temptations we face today yet chose to believe God and act on His Word. This novel deals frankly with their personal struggles and triumphs."
Written with a desire to plant the seed in the minds of readers that they should be prepared for the future rather than waiting until it is too late, the book combines imaginative storytelling and an in-depth knowledge of Scripture, biology, and chemistry. Before beginning development on The Rain, Tankersley researched the first eleven chapters of Genesis for more than a decade. The authors hope their attention to detail, coupled with their respective educational backgrounds, will enlighten readers of all ages regarding mysteries of the Bible.
Xulon Press, a part of Salem Communications Corporation, is the world's largest Christian publisher, with more than 3,900 titles published to date. Retailers may order The Rain through Ingram Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. Salem Communications is the country's leading Christian communications company with interests in radio, Internet, and magazine publishing.
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2007