The Rapture Chronicles Martial Law, book 2 in the Rapture Chronicles Series Christians + Persecuted False: Messiah, President & Religious Prophet, aka Unholy Trinity…now controls earth. Evil National Guard proudly displaying Satan's 666 Taboo Tattoo logo, persecute Christians and all others who refuse to bow to their authority. Tom, Maria and Joe (in a cat and mouse scenario) flee to Tom's Rocky Mountain Sanctuary, always only one heartbeat ahead of the NG. During the first 3¿ years of the Great Tribulation, evil dominates and the faith of Christians and others is shattered, but not destroyed. The resolve of millions of Christians remains steadfast, some being teachers while most are followers…in the end they are Martyred for their faith in Christ. Once again, as they are being Martyred, they receive "Holpen" from God.