"Assassins" is a novel written by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye, and is the sixth book in the "Left Behind" series of Christian apocalyptic fiction. The series follows the events of the End Times, as predicted in the Book of Revelation, and centers on a group of characters who are struggling to survive and find salvation in the aftermath of the Rapture, in which millions of people have disappeared from the earth.
In "Assassins", the main focus is on the Antichrist, Nicolae Carpathia, who has consolidated his power and taken control of the world's governments. The novel explores the ways in which Carpathia uses his charisma, cunning, and technological prowess to further his own agenda and suppress opposition, as well as the efforts of a small band of rebels to undermine his regime and spread the word of God.
The novel also delves deeper into the personal lives and struggles of the characters, including journalist Buck Williams and his wife Chloe, as well as pastor Bruce Barnes and his family. It explores their relationships with each other, as well as their faith and beliefs, as they navigate the increasingly complex and dangerous world of the End Times.
"Assassins" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique and compelling vision of the End Times. It is a testament to the skill and imagination of Jenkins and LaHaye, and has inspired a devoted following among readers of Christian fiction.