My dad has been writing books for a while. In 2000 or so he published a book called "The New World Order and Other Secret Combinations of the Last Days" which was published by Cedar Fort, an LDS Publisher. It sold ok, but not enough to get any royalties back.

In his spare time, he wrote "The Gathering," which seriously blew my mind. Using the wonderful advances in technology and "On-Demand" publishing of the internet (http://www.lulu.com/) my Dad has released it for all to read.

The Gathering is a work of LDS fiction. Originally it was published as 3 separate volumes:

Book 1: Signs of the Times
Book 2: From the Ends of the Earth
Book 3: High on a Mountain Top

Greg now publishes all 3 in one volume, available: here

In it, the story is told of the events leading to the second coming, from a Latter-Day Saint perspective. Its main characters are the members of a family in Wasilla Alaska who, as war breaks out, and the signs of the times begin, must answer the call of the Prophet to come to the city of Zion. The must go through a journely through the alaskan wilderness like the Mormon Pioneers of old.

The book paints a plausible picture of how the work of the Lord can be finished in a rather short time, as it is set just a few years into our future. It shows how the small and weak things of the world will break down the great ones.

The Gathering really is a great read, and I'm not just saying that just because it is my dad's book. There are some parts, like Adam-ondi Ahman, the dedication of the temple of Zion, and the second coming of the Lord that will give you goosebumps. I'm getting them just remembering the story.

So yes, go and by it. Read it. And love it. Prices are on the link above.