It's Not About Being Good. It's About Being Saved.

Vanished

Written by Dr. David Jeremiah with Sam O’Neal

Narrated by Roger Wayne

Series: The Vanished Series, Book 1

Published by Thomas Nelson and Zondervon Fiction Audio

Release Date: 07.01.25

Genre: Christian Fiction, Christian Futuristic Fiction, End Times / Eschatology

4 Stars!

We can live good lives, help people, and mean well … and still be completely unprepared for the moment Jesus returns. That’s the hard truth Vanished forces us to face … with reverent fear of God Almighty and with urgency.

Vanished doesn’t coddle or comfort. It convicts. It compels. And it clings to the promises of Scripture with a clarity that shook me to my core.

Through an unsettling mix of personal heartbreak, global turmoil, and prophetic signs, this story captures the spiritual tension of our moment with chilling accuracy. We’re watching the world unravel. We’re watching prophecy unfold. And the question pulsing through every page is painfully clear: Are we truly ready?

John “Haggs” Haggerty is a man trying to hold it all together — his job, his daughter, his regrets. He’s trying to be good enough. But the chaos around him exposes what so many of us quietly believe: that being good is enough. It’s not.

We need more than morality, effort, decency, or intention. We need a Savior. Vanished makes that point with gripping urgency.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Roger Wayne, and it was phenomenal. The tone, the pacing, the depth of emotion … all of it helped carry the weight of what’s at stake. The characters felt real. The tension felt real. And the longing for redemption? It settled right into my soul.

If Left Behind gripped your heart, Vanished might grip your imagination. It’s a different kind of story — edgier, grittier — but the message rings clear: now is the time to surrender fully to Jesus.

Because when the Rapture comes, “almost” and “good enough” won’t matter. Only our surrender to … and moment-by-moment walk with … Jesus will.

And if you’re not sure what you believe about the Rapture … if you’re uncertain, skeptical, or if your theology or interpretation of Scripture differs … let’s ask ourselves: What would it hurt to live as if it’s true?

To live ready. To live surrendered. To live as if Jesus could return today.

This is one of those stories that everyone should read or hear … no matter your background, doubts, or beliefs. Let it stir something. Let it send you to the Word. Let it push you toward Jesus who already chose the cross for you.

Vanished is a bold, Bible-anchored response to the questions so many are asking … delivered with the clarity of Scripture and the storytelling strength to keep you listening.

I received a digital audio version of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this book review are my own. My review focuses on the writing and the story’s content, ensuring transparency and reliability.