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Shadow Goverment


Ok, so here's what you need to do; dig a large hole, put everything you think you need in the large hole. Then find a large rock and put it over the hole, with yourself in there, ready to live out the rest of your days.

That was my first thought upon reading Shadow Government by Grant R. Jeffrey. If you're skeptical of conspiracy theories, like I am, but you believe that they do exist, like I do, then this will be an enjoyable read.

Grant unloads everything in the first couple of chapters, clearly letting you know where he stands. I do like his purpose stated just nine pages in.
The message of prophecy is not one of doom and gloom, as some critics have suggested. Rather, Jesus commanded His followers to respond with joyful anticipation when they begin to see the fulfillment of these prophecies.


The author is clearly unwilling to allow his readers be surprised by any fulfillment. From the people gaining power behind the scenes to the newest weapons of mass destruction, this book reads like the background to Armageddon 2: The Devil Strikes Back. To ensure that readers don't get lost in a bunch of footnotes, they are all neatly located at the back of the book.

For anyone out there who wants to add some sight to their faith, this is a good read. For anyone wanting to teach on how Revelation could actually happen, this is a good find. For every other conspiracy theorist out there, including those who want to know what really happened to Elvis, this is a good read.

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This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.

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