Desecration: Antichrist Takes the Throne (Left Behind No. 9) Hardcover – October 1, 2001 by Tim LaHaye, Jerry B. Jenkins "Desecration: Antichrist Takes the Throne" is the ninth book in the Left Behind series by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, published in 2001. The story follows the events during the Great Tribulation, focusing on the character Nicolae Carpathia as he desecrates the temple in Jerusalem and the struggles of the Tribulation Force to protect believers.About the Authors; Jerry B. Jenkins, former Vice President for Publishing and currently Writer-at-Large for the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago, is the author of more than 150 books, including the best-selling Left Behind series. Sixteen of his books have reached the New York Times best-seller list (seven in the number one spot) and have also appeared on the USA Today, Publisher's Weekly and Wall Street Journal best-seller lists. Tim LaHaye is an internationally known author, teacher, and expert on Bible prophecy. He is married to Beverly, who is the founder of the largest women's organization in America, Concerned Women for America. The LaHayes live in southern California.