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Sept 11
Series Fiction Spins Apocalyptic Yarn in Vein of 'Left Behind'
Novel takes a look at end of the world through eyes of a journalist

LONGWOOD, FL-After losing his best friend and moving in with Jacob and Sarah Klausman in Jerusalem, award-winning journalist Jerry Westfield discovers Jesus Christ is his Messiah and evil has taken the name of Demetrius Strapollos. Chronicles of the End Times: Sorrow's Spawn (paperback, 978-1-60266-990-1; hardcover, 978-1-60266-991-8), the second in a series of end-time stories by Russ Scalzo and Steve Mamchak, picks up with Jerry engaged to Ruth Cowen and continuing his television series, Our World in Change and Turmoil with CNN. The opinions he expresses on-air anger Strapollos, whose rise to power is becoming more and more imminent. As Strapollos' popularity grows, Jerry and Jacob learn to lean on God, who answers their prayers in the form of two prophets who not only protect the elect but challenge Strapollos. As Jerry, Jacob, and their families face trial after trial, God continues to provide and they wait for what seems inevitableÑthe end of the world.

"Sorrow's Spawn is a look into the very near future and reflects the times in which we live and gives people hope for the future," say the authors. "It teaches as it captivates the reader."

The authors are no strangers to the subject of eschatology and exegesis. Russ Scalzo, a student of Bible prophecy for more than 30 years, taught on the subject of Christ's return and the coming Mid-East conflict. Steve Mamchak's ministerial credentials include heading a drama ministry aimed at presenting biblical truth in a timely and powerful manner-thereby allowing them both to create a dramatic work that hits at the essence of our lives now, and during the time that may soon be upon us.

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 Chronicles of the End Times: Sorrow's Spawn 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.