Murder in the Holy Place

Murder in the Holy Place is the thirtieth book in the Left Behind: The Kids series, by Jerry B. Jenkins, Tim LaHaye, with contributions from Chris Fabry. It was originally released in June of 2003. This novella along with two others were later released in the compilation volume, Deceived (Left Behind: The Kids).

Plot introduction[]

Synopsis retrieved from back of the book.

After witnessing a horrific plane crash, Judd Thompson Jr. and Lionel Washington must find a way back to Jerusalem on their own. A terrifying scene awaits them as Nicolae Carpathia prepares for another deadly display.

Back in the United States, Vicki Byrne helps a new believer by contacting an acquaintance of long ago. The decision thrusts the kids into a meeting with a Global Community worker and leads to an unexpected adventure.

Characters in Murder in the Holy Place[]

Original Members of The Young Tribulation Force[]

Other Members of The Young Tribulation Force[]

Other Believers[]

Global Community[]

Unbelievers[]

Daniel Yossef (death)
April Wojekowski

POVs[]

Trivia[]

Pete Davidson is arrested and executed by The Global Community.
Commander Kruno Fulcire makes his first physical appearance in the series. He is responsible for Pete's death and later lies on television about Pete's interrogation and Tsion Ben-Judah's followers.
Claudia Zander's name is added to the Undecided section.
First physical appearance of Josey Fogarty since book 4.
First physical appearance of Tom Fogarty since book 7, who finally becomes a believer after almost accepting the mark of Carpathia.
With Pete's death, there are no remaining members of the Davidson family.
Sam Goldberg tells Judd Thompson Jr. that General Solomon Zimmerman was beheaded for refusing Carpathia's mark.
The only appearance of Cal Trachsel.
The final time Cornelius Grey is mentioned in the series.