Millennium Rising

Millennum Rising is more than just a novel. It is the battle between good and evil, told in a way that will not let you put it down. The blend of religion, New Age beliefs, the echo of aliens from outer space, and memories of Woodstock are all there. This is a blend of political intrigue and corrup-tion. The title of the book fits the story perfectly. Jensen creates a fresh look at the Millennium, just when we need it.This is the author's first big novel, but I am sure it will not be her last.

At the outset, I should state that I am not a fan of horror fiction (aside from most of Dean Koontz's works). While I can tolerate blood and gore quite well, religious horror seems to strike a primal fear in me. Ten seconds of the head turning scene from "The Exorcist" was too much for me to stomach. Although I love Ah-nold movies, I passed on "End of Days."So you can understand why I approached "Millennium Rising" with some trepidation. I bought it because it had been described as "The X-Files" crossed with "Millennium."I'm happy to report that Jane Jensen did a fabulous job of bringing me to brink of that primal fear without crossing the line. That's not to say that the book is not terrifying at times, because it is, and there are sequences that really do evoke the feeling of the end of the world.As other reviewers have noted, there is a key revelation (so to speak) about halfway through the novel, but that hardly means you understand everything. Rather, the puzzlement shifts to a different level.The only negative I have to say is that the ending seemed a little forced. Not unbelievable; it works within the framework of the book. But it felt truncated. Another short chapter would have been good. (I think this is because when you have been writing about the Apocalypse, you need more than a few pages to end your story.)

I'm a fan of many different kinds of fiction but I have to admit I like this kind the best. A great mixture of sci-fi, mystery, prophecy, and religion (enough to make the reader feel like maybe the world really ISN'T coming to an end.) As a college student the last thing I have time for is fiction but I gladly sacrificed my spare time to read Millenium Rising! I eagerly look forward to Jane's next book.

Millennium Rising is the absolute BEST story of the always talked about Apocalypse. Jane does an excellent job of building characters which you can identify with, and then takes you on a real roller coaster ride of suspense and intrigue. The story is captivating from page one, and is very difficult to put down. Her research is impeccable, and she has created the most believable apocalypse yet, with an ending that leaves you happy, sad, and definitely thinking. It's a great book to talk about with someone who's read it!

You can probably tell that I enjoyed Millenium Rising, you will too! Ms Jensen's first novel written for Del Rey books has a refreshing way of taking the reader into the prophecies concerning the end of times. Researched thoroughly, this tale of suspense and mass destruction is chilling due to its' more than convincing, feasable plot. The forces behind the plot leave the reader guessing right up to the end.....and beyond. I strongly recommend it, but don't expect to put it down easily. You may also find yourself thinking, "I hope I can sleep tonight". 'A Page turner' is a cliche that fits Millenium Rising. This is the beginning of an author soon to be recognized in the class of a Crichton or King.I'll be looking forward to her next novel. Ms. Jensen's story-telling talents are also well displayed in her Gabriel Knight series of computer games and books. She has a soon-to-be-released third Gabriel Knight game based on the Rennes-Le-Chateau mystery. I look forward to and recommend that as well.