The Rising by Tim LaHaye & Jerry B. Jenkins (Left Behind Series, Book 13) from Books In Motion.com

Left Behind Prequel Book #1 The First Book in the countdown to the Rapture. Marilena Carpathia has only one dream; to be a mother. So when a mysterious clairvoyant promises the fufillment of this dream, Marilena does not hesitate. Through genetic engineering and the power of the Prince of Darkness himself, Marilena is about to become a chose vessel, one who will unknowingly give birth to the greatest evil the world has ever known. Halfway around the world, God's plans are subtly being carried out too. Young Ray Steele is determined to avoid one day taking over the family business. Instead, Ray sets his heart on becoming a pilot. Soon, Marilena's offspring, Nicholae Carpathia and Ray Steele's lives will intersect. Good and evil will clash in an explosion that will shake the world as the eternal battle for souls comes to earth, and the world hurtles toward the countdown to the Rapture. Read by Jack Sondericker. 10 CD's 10.6 Hrs.