Donald L. Brake brings readers into the heart of Revelation’s final battle with ‘The Guardian of Armageddon’
A fast-paced, thought-provoking thriller that blends biblical prophecy, historical intrigue, and modern-day suspense
LEWISVILLE, Texas – Author Donald L. Brake puts a human face on the trials of the biblical End Times in “The Guardian of Armageddon: Living with the Beast” (published by WestBow Press). Set largely in Israel, the book follows Sol Cohen, a hard-hitting journalist who unwittingly becomes entangled in a web of intrigue and a high-stakes mission to deliver God’s chosen remnant from powerful forces seeking to control the fate of humanity.
At the heart of the story lies the Tribulation, depicted not only through cataclysmic world events but also through the internal struggles of individuals caught in the storm. Sol uncovers a mysterious box tied to ancient prophecies and finds himself confronting personal wounds, fractured relationships and moral complexities. Along the way, he faces two formidable antagonists: Hussein Sayyid, a boyhood friend radicalized to hate Jews who eventually becomes an obsessed enemy, and Hazarat Mahdi, a mystery man from Iraq representing the Beast of Revelation who guides the forces of Satan in a quest to destroy the armies of Yahweh. As he contends with both human and spiritual adversaries, Sol must make a life-changing decision to save the very soul of God’s people.
“The Guardian of Armageddon” departs from traditional End-Times fiction, which often focuses on interpreting prophetic symbols or post-rapture survival. Instead, the book centers on character-driven storytelling. Through Sol’s eyes, readers witness a world unraveling — and a man wrestling with faith, loss, and redemption. The result is a visceral exploration of what it means to live through unprecedented darkness with spiritual hope.
“I hope the reader interacts with the struggles of Sol’s belief, unbelief, fear, guilt and feel the romantic ecstasy between Sol and the love of his life,” the author states. “Readers who are unsure of their faith or wonder how faith could survive in such darkness or feel like they are already going through their version of tribulation will find in this novel a pastoral and emotional resonance. It may answer some questions: Can someone come to faith in the tribulation? What is the cost of obedience? What happens to families torn apart by belief or unbelief. What is the future of humanity as we know it? End times often engenders fear or escapism. This is a story of redemption in dark times, the mercy of God, and a call to faith.”
“The Guardian of Armageddon: Living with the Beast”
By Donald L. Brake
Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 194 pages | ISBN 9798385050475
Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5in | 194 pages | ISBN 9798385050468
E-Book | 194 pages | ISBN 9798385050451
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble
About the Author
Donald L. Brake Sr., ThM, PhD, is dean emeritus of Multnomah Biblical Seminary and a graduate of Cedarville University and Dallas Theological Seminary. He is a former pastor, missionary to Ethiopia, and academic leader who has served as president of the Institute of Holy Land Studies, vice president of Multnomah University, and co-founder of the Living Word Bible Museum. He continues to train pastors in Ethiopia and South Sudan and writes as a freelancer from Lewisville, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Carol. His works include “Jesus, a Visual History,” “A Visual History of the English Bible,” and the novel “They Called Him Yeshua.” His scholarship often explores biblical history, translation, and visual storytelling.
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