Ben Tripp Libri

A MYSTERIOUS CONTAGION. MASS HYSTERIA. SUDDEN DEATH. And a warning that would come all too late...Forest Peak, California. Fourth of July. Sheriff Danielle Adelman, a troubled war veteran, thinks she has all the problems she can handle in this all-American town after her kid sister runs away from home. But when a disease-stricken horde of panicked refugees fleeing the fall of Los Angeles swarms her small mountain community, Danny realizes her problems have only just begun - starting with what might very well be the end of the world. Danny thought she had seen humanity at its worst in war-torn Iraq, but nothing could prepare her for the remorseless struggle to survive in a dying world being overrun by the reanimated dead and men turned monster. Obsessed with finding her missing sister against all odds, Danny's epic and dangerous journey across the California desert will challenge her spirit... and bring her to the precipice of sanity itself...Filled with adventurous human drama - and shocking inhuman horror - Rise Again marks a vivid and powerful fiction debut.

In "The Fifth House of the Heart" by Ben Tripp, antiques dealer Asmodeus "Sax" Saxon-Tang confronts his dark past as vengeful vampires threaten his loved ones. With the Holy Roman Church's blessing, he embarks on a perilous journey across Europe, accompanied by a motley crew, to face an ancient evil hunting him down.

In this sequel, the author skillfully intertwines intense zombie action with deep character development and political intrigue, elevating the narrative beyond typical horror fare. The story explores the complexities of survival and human relationships in a world overrun by the undead, making it both thrilling and thought-provoking. Expect a blend of adrenaline-pumping scenes and rich storytelling that delves into the moral dilemmas faced by the characters as they navigate a chaotic landscape.

The book delves into the historical debate surrounding the December 25th celebration of Christmas, suggesting that this date may have been influenced by pagan winter solstice rituals rather than being rooted in the actual birth of Christ. It presents a thorough examination using both scriptural and secular evidence, including references from ancient historian Josephus and modern lunar eclipse data from NASA. Additionally, the author addresses the complexities of ancient and modern calendars, particularly focusing on the enigmatic 'missing' year in the first decade BC to determine the true year of Christ's birth.