The Purgative--Exterminate All Brutes?
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In the good ole' days, movies showed people killed for any of the following reasons: they were young, they were at summer camp, they were in the vicinity of Jamie Lee Curtis or Neve Campbell, they had a family cabin...

...they fell asleep, they sought cheap lodgings, they annoyed a guy who thought Rube Goldberg had neat ideas for how to kill people--bad guys  who later died for medical reasons or the sin of wearing leather.

Of late, we see folks killed for being born in the wrong zip code.

In Purge Two we watch an effort that began with the rich merely killing  other rich people  as retribution for high contractors' bills to this latest expression of the reprehensible--the 1%  out to gun down  any of the 99% in sight.

The latest is Purge Anarchy.  Another title might better be: Purge: One Per Centers to the Wall.

Before these films, the Hostel franchise revealed what is going on better than any other Hollywood softcore-snuff series:  the rich have way too much disposable income.  Our vaunted trickle down economy floats on the blood slowly squeezed and  crushed from the poor.

This greases the rails that launch the latest bloated yacht or finances another Mc Mansions Towers  with rich guys' entrances for Trump or his ilk.

Conspicuous Consumption has been overtaken by something worse: rich folk who view killing the rest of us as thinning the herd.

Purge is not about anarchy: it is a call for payback.  Well dressed people in their carefully  tarped dining rooms stand around a man they will bludgeon to death and elsewhere yawning plutocrats bid for the last hunt of the evening on three brace just flushed and captured prey.

These rich folk reveal indecency based on complete lack of feeling beyond their whims and a sense of entitlement that knows no bounds.

Surely some decent person will step from his  fortress to aid another and end this waste and destruction and insanity.

The movie ends showing one such guy, a man who once acted horribly but who has grown to do something that might be deemed "good"- he stops a cycle of wrong and aids a good man.

Purge Two ends on a note that suggests we might turn from this movie's fantasy dystopia --one we actually seem to near more everyday.

An America where inequality and hunger of millions seems a juggernaut we all unthinkingly pull  rather than  stop

An America where talking heads stir discord and justify the philosophy of "I got mine.  If you don't, you're a tax leech who should shove off, swim out of sight and drown, quietly."

And an America where a woman who wrote bad fiction became the north star for political dolts and billionaires with way too much political heft, where rationalization not "exceptionalism" seems our dominant national trait.

A good movie to hash out over coffees with friends: the civilized who like to discuss, the edgy who like playing the devil's advocate, the enraged who like a good rant--all have lots to play with.

Let's all have another national dialogue.
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"Why hell awaits us all"....  good grief what a title ! God creates us knowing full well that we are imperfect creatures and then when we die he burns us in hell for eternity. That's just great, isn't it.  What kind of god would create such a monstrous scenario ?
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As your Evil Flesh Eating God, I command you, do not read this book.  The information contained in it is heresy.  Instead, you should devour your family, neighbor, or the nearest human (Liza Minnelli and David Gest do not count, they've been undead for years).  Eat them one piece at a time, chomp through muscle, crack bone, and chew every delicious morsel of mortals.  But under no circumstances are you to read this book.  Its information will only lead you to a zombie free life, and who would want to endure that nightmare.
Imagine the hell of walking over hill and dale, field and stream, mountains and molehills, without the ever lurking dark threat of being ripped apart by a horde of rabid fleshing eating undead.  You should be ashamed at yourself for even considering that atrocity.  To recap, as your Flesh Eating God, I command you:
a) Do not read this book
b) Eat other humans
c) Leave Liza and David alone (they're already undead)
d) Rinse and Repeat.
Should you wish to fall into the good graces of your Flesh Eating God of Evil, please devour the following in order of importance:
a)Osama
b)Saddam
c)Michael Jackson
The FBI's to 10 list is also a good place to start when looking for a meal.  Long over looked is the law enforcement use of zombies in tracking felons.  Yes, there is some unintentional collateral damage, a few innocent get eaten along the way, but the relentless pursuit of the undead has brought to justice some of the most notorious villains in recent age, the only problem is that a special translator must available at time of arrest so that the deputized zombies can convey the Miranda warning, and zombie translators don't come cheap.
And you thought it was aliens the government was hiding all this time...well the zombie aliens anyway.  Yes the extra terrestrials have their zombies too...where do you think we got Rob Zombie from...have you seen House of a 1000 corpses, only the undead could enjoy it.
Until the next blood letting, this is your Evil Flesh Eating God commanding you to not read this book and begin eating humans, start with yourself if you must!

Sincerely,
Evil Flesh Eating God
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Everything seems normal  for a while then chaos descends as a fight for survival begins! Wonderful installment in the series. The variety of undead creatures almost makes it seem like a crossover with Hellraiser
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There are many names for what is called "The Commons" in Michael Alan Peck's novel. Most of us have at least heard one word--Purgatory--where, supposedly, all living beings go for the final test, quest, or justification as to where they will spend eternity... Not every faith even has this place as part of their religion. However, if there was, wow, has it changed from what you've heard about it!

Take one rich man, an entrepreneur, who sees the potential for power...and you can look forward to quite a changed location! This is a very weird fantasy--a fantasy so weird that it is fascinating! The imaginative genius of details for this 526-page book is unbelievable and reflects a writer that has taken care to present every image our minds create and making sure that we fully understand exactly what is happening... I admit that I had to slow my reading down--I didn't want to miss a bit of the marvelous ingenuity presented...

Dante might have written about it, but I wondered if he was actually there in The Commons, later, when it all started happening... certainly because this contemporary novel in no way resembles his story... This novel is so up-to-date in concept that the reader is quickly drawn in and may find it difficult to realize the setting is not earth... at least after Paul Reid and many others died on a bus which crashed...

In a building somewhere in The Commons, a single man worked. He was the only man left there in the building, which had once been busy as people came in, were assigned an envoy, and began their journey to their final place. But now only Jonah Porter was left--he was the last envoy! There was nobody working at the Central Assignment Department now, except Jonah... And it was just by chance, that he had heard and finally found the message that told him that he was needed. Paul Reid was beginning his journey and Jonah was to serve as his envoy!

Just a brief statement to share that all people who were entering Purgatory were being stopped. Some were put to work, such as Annie, Zach's mother, because of her computer skills. But they drugged her to speed up her work and slowly it took her over to the extent that she forgot about Zach most days...

But somebody else was watching Zach, at least until he disappeared...

All of the essence of living beings, plants, animals were being captured at the first stop in The Commons, until it was decided where they would be placed.

Paul, one of many who were killed in a bus accident who had escaped from the scene. Once he and Jonah connected, they were joined by several others. The one thing I really enjoyed was that characters in books, having been created, were also in The Commons. Cool, right?

The easiest way to close out is to merely say that somebody has gotten tired of the changes which had been made in The Commons! Change was underway! I've not ever read a book like this--it is unique, but, yet, so familiar, except with the magic, fantasy, and scifi components thrown in... Kudos to Michael Peck for stepping into a new realm of contemporary fantasy...at its best... Go check it out!

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Imaginative and phantasmagorical  yes this is a real word.and it is befitting when describing this book!! Infused with hot archangels, intense demons, and wicked warlocks, this sequel of the Se7en Sinners is just as magnificent as the first book Born Sinner. The magic and suspense continues and we have yet another cameo by another famous character of SLs Dark Light Series. Nikolai Skotos plays an influential role in End of Eden.

Legion and his band of merry demon fighters continue on their righteous quest to rid earth of the Called and any other damnable minions, all while trying to keep Eden safe.

Lucifers intentions are ambiguous, but his allure is magnetizing. The power that he possesses is desirable and spellbinding.

"I see him now like I hadnt before. Not just indescribably beautiful, elegant and lethal, I see a king standing before me."

Legion has become enamored with Eden. He has sworn to protect her from all who seek to harm her, or die trying.

"He. Is. Legion. And after centuries of slumber, the beast has just been awakened."

Eden struggles between right and wrong and the turmoil surrounding her feelings toward both men. Mix in fanatical group members, Gods most precious and perfect creations~the Seraphim, and it all becomes difficult to determine whose intentions are pure and whose are tainted.

What of the unspoken controversy of Adriel and her involvement in all of this? What really is Edens purpose in this supernatural phenomenon? Whom will be Edens greatest ally? Will anyone survive and if not, what will be their judgement? Will redemption be reached? These and many more are all questions we will seek answers for in book 3.

Fair warning. the conclusion will leave the reader exasperated and imploring for more. One final sentence. four little words.... its inconceivable that those simple words can be weighted with so much suggested significance. An omen of sorts, of what is to come! Bravo SL!! Bring on the Apocalypse!!
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I purchased and read Marvel Zombies 1 and 2 and I was intriguingly appalled at the behavior and condition of my childhood heros.  To see them shamelessly (except for spidey) pursuing and devouring every living body in sight is profoundly disturbing, but its so riveting.  I love to hate them but I do want some one to stop them.  I'm so confused, what to do, what to do!!!  I just wished they didn't enjoy it so.  I want more!!!I want more!!!!
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What the book details is what those who knew the pre-Vatican 2 Church have long suspected-- and which some even knew. The question, however, is why would a loving Providence allow such detritus and refuse as the fat man with one lung to rule His church? This is why many, and rightfully, reject the notion of  a supreme Pontiff, a man or woman who speaks for the Divine. What was Pio Nono thinking when he forced the "infallibility" decree on his bishops? Was it just to show Victor Emanuel that the papacy had some power, after all? Bergoglio in 2017 said when he was in his 30s he visited a Jewish psychiatrist to :get his mind straight." A Jewish psychiatrist? This is what the Jesuits gave us? The lesson of DICTATOR POPE is that all you need to know about Christ Jesus is in the Four Gospels. Everything He said and did of salvific instruction is in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. While I look at Bergoglio, and I am older than he is, I wish him a fiery eternal flame as punishment for his savage attempt at destroying what Christ Jesus founded. Bergoglio will lose his battle-- and it is only meet and right that he does. It is the punishment he requires that is of interest to those of us who long for the day when Christ's justice shall reign unfettered and in full power.
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4+/5

Jake really got across the horrible depressing reality beneath the thin veil of normalcy.

The first planning meeting was another good snapshot of the Animorphs' personalities. Of course Rachel would be eager to fight. Yet so would Cassie, given that the Yeerks have sunk to new depths (pun intended). I expected Marco to focus on the tactical details. Come to think of it, Ax would too.

This combat seemed far more bitter than what the Animorphs had been through so far. Jake really conveyed the panic at another close call that was even closer than usual. He also seemed to reiterate the absurdity of the Animorph life.

The Nartec mythos was just plain cool. I liked the slow reveal of that. A different entity was good as a novel resolution to the Sea Blade situation.

I already figured human military forces might be able to overwhelm aliens with sheer numbers. So I wasn't surprised when that came up as a possibility for dealing with Nartec use of the Sea Blade.

Cassie's wisecrack about Nartec discrimination is one of the few references to her blackness. Marco is Latino, so he might make a similar comment. However, that would seem like just another one of his jokes, so it makes sense to give the line to Cassie.

The Animorphs and Visser Three cooperating against the Nartec was an interesting variant on the standoffs he often gets into with the Andalite bandits.

Ah, the blown hatch was the ace up their sleeve.

Why didn't anybody think of Draconing the torpedos?

Yeah, the Nartec were partially just working with what humans gave them.
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If this book and history teaches you any one thing it must be to watch with trepidation the movement of Christian Evangelicals into positions of power in government and military. We did not fight Germany, we fought the Catholic Church's attempt to bring about Armageddon so that a new messiah would appear. These people are thoroughly insane. Imagine the logic here; if we murder millions of people God will answer our evil deeds by sending a savior to earth. These lunatics, if given power over nuclear weapons, will end the human race if it supposes that Jesus will return but what happens if Jesus is mythology and our planet is just annihilated?

Will the end result drive the hundreds of million left irradiated, sick and dying of cancer to turn to the Church and God for salvation? Is that victory? Is it worth it? This book holds higher measure now that we have another Jesuit Pope calling for class warfare and national socialism; can they bring about an Anti-Christ who will fulfill their ambitions of engineering the conditions necessary for a messiah to appear?

Read page 164(108) to see what the Catholic Church is really doing.
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What did I miss here?  Since we are easily the most destructive life form on earth, it boggled my mind that this alien plant-like being hiding inside the world's biggest meteorite had come here to simply steal our brains -- did I get that right? -- in order to what?  Wouldn't it have been smarter for the alien seed to have quietly bided it time.  If it considered us a threat, it only had to wait a couple of hundred years for us to vanish.  If it is a tree-like life form (Baobabs live 6,000 yrs.) then why would it necessarily be destructive at all?  So good ol' Gideon nukes it and barely makes it back to civilization alive ...  Then there is a final meeting with Glinn and everybody at EES where a mysterious recording of some kind has been found (where? How?).  The brilliant scientists play it and it reduces them to a state of deep transcendence or heightened awareness.  Where did this artifact come from?  From the seed that has just been nuked?  So I was left perplexed.  I love Preston & Childs books (especially Pendergast) but I didn't get this one unless the highly intelligent brain worms were some kind of clue to our subsequent evolution.
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Ass kicking Vampire Slayer Val is back. She returns the Book Of Magick to her cousin Micah and its immediately stolen. She tries to find some ground to recconnect with Dan ans is immediately shot down. She tries to feed on Shade and is immediatelly guilt stricken. The poor girl can't win. Or can she?
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I don't know if this guy went through this or not but, as a few have pointed out, there are some red flags here.  Who are all these tortured people?  I believe the bible says all the unrepentant are reserrected at the beginning of 1,000 years of peace & given another chance BEFORE they're judged.  I also believe I've already caught this guy in a lie.  I think he says in the book he wasn't a devoted Christian before this experience but I saw him on TV & he said he had been.  The fact he uses so much scripture is also a little strange, almost like he's trying a little TOO hard to make his point.

I want to leave everyone reading this some advice I SERIOUSLY suggest you take, religious or not.  Go to [...] and download or order for FREE a book called 2008: God's Final Witness & have everyone you know read it.  The author claims to be one of God's final 2 end-time prophets & I believe him.  Apparently, Jesus IS coming VERY soon.  It may save your life & those you love.
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I really enjoyed this issue because of how they carried on the fight. Violator losses an arm as well as spawn. the fight isn't that violent but there are severed body parts and green blood [Demons bleed green blood].  Before they can kill each other malbolgia intervenes. He gives spawn his arm back but Violator gets stuck in his clown form for the time being. All and all i loved this issue I'm on issue 7 now. Yes I'm 12 but i know what I'm doing.
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Provokes a lot of thinking, so I rated it very highly.  Even the hardcore atheist is forced to make moral judgments, while denying any imposed rules of morality.  The concept of the Jester, who's job is to break the stasis enforced by a ruling hierarchy, is a great one.  Used by the original El-Son, as I recall.  Can't go wrong with that plot, but it's really hard on the protagonist.
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The long awaited fourth volume in the Preacher Man series! This volume fits in very nicely with the rest of the series and has all the hallmarks of the previous volumes, supernatural intervention, spiritual warfare, the obedient, totally submitted to God, servant of the Most High, spiritual warrior, come Christian special ops vampire hunter, Jude Blackstone, fast paced plot and the same suspense thriller that we have all come to know and expect from Pura.

Due to the shorter page number in this volume (40 pages compared to all three previous being in the 70s), the reader hits the road running at a fast pace. Blackstone is plunged into a plot to sacrifice him during the Walpurgisnacht celebration to worship and honour witchcraft and the devil, as explained with glee by high priest of Satan, Mephistopheles,

"We've wanted your blood a long time. Now we have it. The idea is to have human sacrifices take place all around the world at successive witching hours, which means things are already locking into place in nations like Australia and China. All that sacrifice, all that blood, it feeds our Lord Satan's spirit, give him immense leverage over world events, oh yes, more than he already has. But your sacrifice will be the crowning touch - a vampire hunter burned alive while his veins and arteries drain his soul into our cups and saucers and bowls and Satan lick the platter clean."

Does this scare Preacher Man? No, just makes him more determined to abide more in Christ, and remain prayed up.  He even states as much when being captured at gun point,

"Gibson grinned. Better yet, get down on your knees and pray.
Blackstone didn't move.
 Now why would I do that, deputy? I'm all prayed up."

What is the spiritual warfare message here? To abide in Christ and be prayed up 24/7, so no matter when we are faced with the most dire circumstances, we remain surrendered to Him while He is in control over our circumstances and we have His victory. Spiritual Warfare 101! I love this when at face value, a scene like this adds to the suspense and plot development, but upon closer inspection educates in a spiritual warfare principle as well.

Pura has depicted the evilness of Mephistopheles and La Salle well. They are both very dark, creepy and this depiction of evil is the best so far in characters in any of the Preacher Man series. These two characters instantly polarise the reader into which side of "like" scale they need to be on. Both exude evil and are defined by it. Satan and sin have taken them over.

This instalment comes to a head very early and quickly due to its short length and right at the end we learn a very disturbing piece of information regarding a character from a previous volume and this also sets the stage, I believe, for a Book 5 as the ending is quite a cliff hanger! This twist really does up the anti and deepen future plot lines. This piece of information I found quite disturbing and one I did not see coming.

My only negative is the shortness of this volume. It needs to be the same length as previous. Just feels a bit rushed. Still thoroughly enjoyable though and a worthy addition to the Preacher Man series.

Now bring on Book 5!
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To defeat your enemy you have to know your enemy.  Satan is alive and well and wreaking havoc in our world every day!  Step into the spiritual realm and witness a very plausible explanation of why Lucifer entertained such a notion that he could usurp our Almighty Father and actually rule His kingdom.  How could he ever expect to get away with it?  How could it even be possible?  Worthy of Worship puts you right in the heart of the action between Lucifer and the Holy Trinity.  Experience in a first person setting the thought process of the adversary and follow the actions of his army of fallen angels as they try to take control of the throne of God and then try to destroy God's precious man!  You are right there watching this epic story of truth unfold in a fascinating fictional story that begins before time itself!