48 pages 1 hour read

Jerry B. Jenkins, Tim LaHaye

Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995

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Chapters 7-10

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Chapter 7 Summary

Content Warning: This section of the guide contains descriptions of violence and death and a brief mention of death by suicide.

Rayford finds Irene’s Bible and peruses the book of Revelation in an attempt to learn more about what has happened. He learns that Chloe is on her way home from California. Meanwhile, Buck charters a plane to New York, then finds a bicycle that has been left for someone to borrow. He rides the bicycle to his office.

Chapter 8 Summary

Buck discusses world events with his boss, Steve. While Buck still wants to travel to London and investigate Carpathia, Steve insists that the Romanian leader’s rise to power does not have long-term significance.

Rayford recalls a dark period in his relationship with Irene and is filled with regret. He initially rebuffs Hattie when she calls him, but he then calls her back to ask about her family.

Chapter 9 Summary

Despite their reluctance, the other senior reporters coordinate with Buck about the story on the various world order and global currency meetings that are scheduled to take place in New York. Buck attempts to get in touch with Dirk, his contact in London, and is told that Dirk has died by suicide. Buck doesn’t believe this is true, so he decides to go to London to investigate it himself.

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