Darkening Skies

Darkening Skies is the eighteenth book in the Left Behind: The Kids series, by Jerry B. Jenkins, Tim LaHaye, with contributions from Chris Fabry. It was originally released in October of 2001. This novella along with two others were later released in the compilation volume, Stung (Left Behind: The Kids).

Plot introduction[]

Synopsis retrieved from back of the book.

With nowhere to turn, Judd Thompson Jr. and Lionel Washington must trust the son of a Global Community officer to lead them to safety. Fearful that Melinda Bentley will turn them in, Vicki Byrne and the rest of the Young Trib Force begin a frantic search for her. As another judgment rocks the planet, the kids wonder whether Judd and Lionel will ever make it home.

The first chapter begins with Judd Thompson Jr. lowering Kudrick's body to the ground, knowing the guard had died trying to protect Buck Williams and the others in the adult Tribulation Force.

First appearance of Sam Goldberg since book 10.
First appearance of Janie McCanyon since book 8.
It is revealed that Mark Eisman's and John Preston's aunt succumbed to injuries received in the wrath of the lamb earthquake.
Death of Ken Ritz.
Death of Taylor Graham.
Death of Hasina Kamen.
First physical appearance of Mr. Goldberg since book 7. His voice is heard in book 10 by Judd, though.
It is revealed that Carl Meninger sent Mark the mysterious message in book 17. Carl writes that he wants to speak to Mark about his late cousin, John.
First appearance of Jamal.
First appearance of Lina.
First appearance of Nada Ameer.
Kasim is mentioned.
It is revealed that Mr. Goldberg helped the Ben-Judah family until Tsion Ben-Judah proclaimed his faith in Jesus.
It is revealed that Mr. Goldberg started working for the Global Community after the deaths of Tsion Ben-Judah's family.
The last time Mark's aunt is mentioned in the series.
As of this book, Conrad is the last surviving member of the Graham family.
Last time the names of Dan Ben-Judah and Nina Ben-Judah would be written until book 40.
There is a continuity error in the dramatic audio presentation. Janie McCanyon didn't live with Bruce Barnes, Vicki Byrne, and Chaya Stein in the dramatic audio presentation. So Mark Eisman shouldn't have recognized her.