Protected (Left Behind: The Kids)

Plot Outline

The novel starts right after Vicki Byrne had seen someone in the woods around their safe house. They had security cameras all around the house, so by looking at one screen, she could see the whole perimeter of the hideout. Whoever was out there had disabled one of the cameras. Vicki was stumped. She thought they had hidden those security cameras well. As frightened as she was, she decided to not tell the others. Later in the night, she looked at the screen and saw that something had been placed in front of one of the cameras. On a white piece of paper was written, "Help me."

The Believers in Petra had witnessed many miracles since arriving there. Sam Goldberg was sure that this was the safe haven it talked about in the Bible. However the Global Community was planning to drop bombs on the city. Many of the people there were terrified, but were reminded that God would provide what they needed. As the planes flew closer, Sam got more and more nervous. As the bombs hurtled toward the city of Petra, Sam knelt on the ground and prayed.

Judd and Vicki had been thinking about each other a lot since they were apart. Before Judd moved to Israel, they fought a lot. Even after their arguments, they both wished they could be together again. So when Judd and Lionel get a chance to go back to Wisconsin, everyone is excited. But when an angel comes to Vicky and the others, he warns them about danger at the hideout and tells them to leave as quickly as they can. Then he looks at Vicki and says, "You will see your friends before the Glorious Appearing of the King of kings and Lord of lords. But one you love will see much pain and will not return whole."

As Judd and Lionel travel closer to Wisconsin, they find themselves kidnapped by Bounty Hunters who want to sell them to the Global Community.