On many worlds, the battle between good and evil is being fought. On one such orb, Asmodeus is thought to be a myth and the word of God has only been alive for five centuries. Tathea, who brought the Book into the word and spread its teaching, is over five hundred years old but worries because she knows the time of Armageddon is getting closer. On the Island at the Edge of the world she waits for the warriors who will take up the spiritual battle of the evil one.

Tathea and her friend realize, almost too late, that all Asmodeus has to do is wait for them to die out to win the battle. To prevent this from happening, Sadokhor, whom Tathea regards as a son, enters the portal that leads to Hell and encourages the spirits of those who turned away from the light, to walk the Earth. This starts the time of Armageddon and Asmodeus is forced to use his minions to spread sin across the land, leading to man’s fall. Stripped of everything, with only her faith to guide her, Tathea must endure a final confrontation with Asmodeus for the souls of mankind.

Anne Perry is a master storyteller who has written an epic tale rich in characterizations and strong in plot. Readers will find such depth in the story line that they will want to peruse the novel many times to get the full impact to COME ARMAGEDDON’S multiple meanings. Though hard as it is to imagine, this sequel to the terrific TATHEA is even more compelling and powerful.

Harriet Klausner