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Lynne, a bunch of us have set up shop in the Medieval/Fantasy group to brainstorm about our novels (one forum thread per work in progress) and to review each other's chapters. Not all the books are about fantasy. We've got science fiction and a supernatural thriller as well. It evolved that way because there is no easy way to reach each other if each of us is in the "correct" group. You're welcome to join us. Naturally, if you post the thread in Premium, you'll reach the largest audience, but if every member does the same, Premium will quickly become overwhelmed with such posts. I limit my use of Premium to cases when I need to find someone with specific expertise outside of our existing clique. It's your call.

Trump would have to be an idiot to sit down with Mueller. If the above news organization can put together that much information, imagine what Mueller has been able to uncover. I'd plead the Fifth so fast Mueller's would head would spin. Trump's supporters already believe Mueller is out to get him, so they'll just spin it as the sensible way to shut down the witch hunt. Assuming Trump doesn't do more stupid things like fire Rosenstein and Mueller. And the GOP will give him a pass on any minor offenses since they're desperate to hold onto Congress.

It's odd that an innocent man would spend so much of his energy trying to undermine the FBI, the special prosecutor, and the Justice Department.

Thanks, Amy. While the Catholic Church recognizes a form of rapture, it's a much bigger deal for Fundamentalists and some Evangelicals. They believe they will be carried up to heaven immediately before Christ's return. Then there is a literal 1000 years with Christ reigning on earth, followed by the rise of the Antichrist & False Prophet, the unleashing of Satan, a few years of chaos, Jesus killing whoever he needs to, then final judgment. I may have some of the timeline wrong, but they believe they will not need to suffer the Great Tribulation because they won't be here.

EDIT: The Bible and Catholic Church don't use the term rapture at all.  I Thessalonians 4:16-17 says this: We who are alive and remain shall be caught up, shall be caught up together with them in the clouds. This is as close as Scripture gets to anything representing the rapture. It was meant to console early Christians that they would be reunited with loved ones.

I was looking for a title that might appeal to both thriller readers and Christians, like the "Exorcist". I've settled on The Unholy Trinity Unleashed for the time being. I wanted Satan's Last Stand, but K and Seabrass have me convinced for now not to give away the ending. I don't really, since it doesn't mean all three antagonists die, just that Satan knows he's supposed to die, so he sets events in motion that attempt to change the final outcome.

My biggest headache right now is that the (best) Catholic study guide that I selected as the basis for end time events says to treat key end time events as allegory, like the battle at Armageddon (Mount Megiddo). I wasn't planning to have an actual battle, since that's another Protestant belief, but Revelation makes pretty clear that Jesus/The Father literally destroy the enemies of God. The book says Jesus personally destroys the Antichrist's armies with a sword that comes out of His mouth. The study guide says that's a reference to Christ's holy words, which I agree with, but then the guide doesn't explain how that's supposed to happen. Is His preaching so powerful that all evildoers just drop dead at hearing it? If so, why was there no such power displayed in the Gospels?

If it was just Satan as a character in my book, I would have stayed with Satan's Last Stand. I don't mind giving away that he dies (spoiler alert :-), but without telling how desperate he is and what he almost succeeds in doing. Many Christians know what's supposed to happen to the devil, as do some non-Christians. I toyed with Last Stand of the Unholy Trinity, but that title is too long.  The Unholy Trinity's Last Stand doesn't sound as good as the The Unholy Trinity Unleashed. Now I've got a cool title that's never been used and doesn't give away the ending. I can die happy now.

Last change: The Unholy Trinity Unleashed.

Satan is a word designed to draw in both thriller readers and Christians. The Unholy Trinity would be an alternate term to use in the title. I'm leaning toward the latter.

Satan's Apocalyptic Treachery
Satan's Unholy Trinity
Satan's Revenge

I should add that it becomes clear during book one that all is not going as prophesied by John, Daniel, and the other prophets.

Nineteen chapters of Revelation converted to notes, including the defeat of the Antichrist and the False Prophet. Satan's defeat is next. Only three chapters to go!

The bad news is that the Catholic study guide I'm using says that the defeat of Satan and his minions is a spiritual battle, not a physical one. Jesus slays the opposing armies with a sword coming out of his mouth (i.e. the word of God). They didn't convert in spite of countless disastrous warnings from God (seven seals, seven trumpets, seven woes), so I'm guessing seeing a preacher-king on a white horse isn't going to hold much sway either. Interestingly, Jesus arrives from heaven with his armies of angels and followers, yet He personally slays the armies of the world by himself. So why the show of force?

Protestant Dispensationalists interpret Revelation as involving a real battle on Armageddon, so the Catholic interpretation is rather anticlimactic, which isn't what you want at the end of a trilogy. Needs work.

P.S. New title for the book series: Satan's Last Stand. Seems like it might be an equally appealing title to Christians and non-Christians. Requiem for Heaven and Earth was a little too obscure given that many Christians don't understand the imagery behind Revelation. Some parishes don't even like to teach it out of fear of scaring Christians.

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip
That started from this topic port aboard this tiny ship
The mate was a mighty sailing man, the skipper brave and sure
Five passengers set sail that day on a three hour tour
A three hour tour

Of course it begs the question why the Howells, Ginger, and even Maryanne brought enough clothes to dress differently for almost ever episode. Also, why did Thurston bring a trunk full of cash? Plot holes!

A tyrant named Donnell who wants to conquer the U.S.and set up a dictatorship? Does he hold military parades? :-)

"I like the way it reads." :-)