POPULAR Christian writer and co-author of the bestseller ‘Left Behind Series’ Jerry B Jenkins’s novel ‘Riven’ is now available for download as a free ebook.
Jenkins, best known for the ‘Left Behind Series’, refers to his 2008 novel ‘Riven’ as ‘my life’s work’. It is the dramatic story of a career criminal and a washed-up pastor who cross paths on death row.
Tyndale House Publishers is making the novel available as a free ebook download on amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com until March 31, according to a press release.
‘Riven’, whose title is taken from the original lyrics of the old hymn ‘Rock of Ages’, portrays the lives of Brady Darby, a no-account criminal under a death sentence and Thomas Carey, a weary man of God working as a prison chaplain, and how death, guilt and despair are unfathomably trumped by rebirth, forgiveness and hope.
Talking about the novel, Charles Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship, said: It is “thoroughly moving. ‘Riven’ leaves an indelible impression on the reader. Its characters and message stay with you long after the final chapter. For me, it is also a deeply personal reminder of why God called me to prison ministry so many years ago.”
Tyndale senior marketing manager Cheryl Kerwin said: “We felt ‘Riven’ is a special book, and we wanted readers to have the opportunity to enjoy it for free…As the book’s theme is about redemption and has a moving portrayal of a modern crucifixion, it is an inspiring way to move into the Easter season.”
Tyndale’s senior vice president and publisher Ron Beers calls Jenkins one of the most entertaining novelists of our day.
“This book is special for two reasons,” he said. “Its message of grace is powerful and profound – this is the kind of book that you will want to pass on to others. Also, this is the book Jerry says he waited 20 years to write. His passion for this book clearly shines through in every page.”
Jerry B Jenkins is a well-known evangelical novelist. He has authored more than 175 books, including more than 20 ‘New York Times’ bestsellers. His ‘Left Behind Series’, co-authored with Tim LaHaye, sold more than 65 million copies with seven titles ranking #1 on the bestseller lists for ‘The New York Times’, ‘USA Today’, ‘Publishers Weekly’, and Christian Booksellers Association.
To download a free copy of the novel, go to amazon.com’s Kindle store or barnesandnoble.com’s Nookbook page. For more information, visit www.tyndale.com
