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| Death Strike | |
| Book Series | Left Behind:The Kids |
| Author | Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins |
| Release Date | March 1st, 2000 |
| Preceded By | Busted! |
| Followed By | The Search |
"Death Strike" is the 8th book of the Left Behind: The Kids series. It's release date was March 1st, 2000. It was written by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins.
Book Synopsis
Synopsis retrieved from back of the book.
A horrifying future awaits the Young Trib Force. As Vicki fights for her life in a detention center, Judd sets a new goal that could put the group in the greatest danger yet.
With conflict arising, Judd faces a decision that will affect the rest of his life. The rise of a rebel group, a global catastrophe, a disappearance, and the death of a friend give the kids a heartbreaking challenge.
Notable Characters
Original Members of The Young Tribulation Force:
Other Members of The Young Tribulation Force:
- Chaya Stein
- Mark Eisman
- John Preston
- Shelly
Other believers:
- Bruce Barnes (death)
- Chloe Steele Williams
- Loretta
- Rayford Steele
- Amanda White Steele
- Cameron "Buck" Williams
- Coach Handlesman (last appearance)
- Nina Ben-Judah
- Dan Ben-Judah
- Mrs. Waltonen (becomes a believer)
- Judith Stein (becomes a believer, death)
Global Community:
- Nicolae Carpathia
- Leon Fortunato
Unbelievers:
- Janie McCanyon
- Darla (only appearance)
- Alice Weems
- Marjorie Amherst (first appearance)
- Mr. Syncrete (only appearance)
- Laverne Jenness
- Major Evers (only appearance)
- Mitchell Stein
- Mr. Kurtz (only appearance)
Trivia
- The death of Bruce Barnes and World War III takes place.
- Judd Thompson Jr., John Preston, and Mark Eisman are at the graduation ceremony at Nicolae High, but Judd gets expelled for his speech.
- Sam Goldberg and his father are mentioned by Nina Ben-Judah, but not by name.
- One of the only two books where John Preston and Chaya Stein were seen interacting. The other book was book 11.
- Lionel graduated from Global Community Middle School after book 7 and started attending Nicolae High in this book.
- Ryan is the last remaining member of The Young Tribulation Force attending Global Community Middle School.
- Ryan is in seventh grade at Global Community Middle School.
- Janie is sent away from Nicolae High and The Young Tribulation Force. She returns in book 18 when Mark Eisman and Melinda Bentley find her.
- Ryan is confirmed to be 13 years old.
- It is revealed that hackers stole money from Judd Thompson Sr.'s bank account.
- Ryan's secret place under New Hope Village Church.
- The last appearance of Coach Handlesman.
- Last appearance of Mrs. Waltonen.
- Vicki, Chaya, and Janie start living together at Bruce's house.
- Leon Fortunato was at Judd's graduation.
Deaths
- Bruce Barnes
- Judith Stein
