Ashton is just a typical small town. But when a skeptical reporter and a prayful pastor begin to compare notes, they suddenly find themselves fighting a hideous New Age plot to subjugate the townspeople, and eventually the entire human race. This Present Darkness rivals The Screwtape Letters with its keen insight into spiritual warfare and the necessity of prayer. It is fast-moving, riveting reading, ranking with the best thrillers on the bookshelf. Readers have picked up more than 2.5 million copies since its publication in 1986, and, with its companion volume Piercing the Darkness, it has sparked great interest in spiritual warfare over the years.
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Reviewed by Vicki (Florida), August 24, 2009
Although the Product Inforamtion Section says this book was published in 2003, I know it was published long before that. Hopefully CBD will change that error when they read this review. I read this book in 1990 and still rememeber it WELL as being one of the best fiction books I've ever read. My opinion hasn't changed. It is one of those books you cannot put down. I stayed up all night long - literally - reading it, finishing it in one night. While it IS fiction, it has a lot of truth in it on the subject of spiritual warfare - and makes spiritual warfare much more "real" in our minds. My husband also loved it, as did our daughters, who read it years later - in their early teens. I think every Christian would do well to read it. I consider it too scary for children, however.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Novel Teen Book Reviews (Oregon), June 11, 2009
Bernice Krueger, reporter for the Ashton Chronicle, finds herself in jail after being in the wrong place at the wrong time. She came to Ashton to investigate the supposed suicide of her sister. Now, she and her boss, Marshall Hogan, start investigating some strange occurrences in town.
Hank Busche is a small town pastor who is trying to keep his argumentative congregation from falling apart. Little does he know, there are dark forces in town that are set on seeing him fail. As demons characters carry out their assignments, Marshall and Hank become more determined to discover the truth. But can two men fight a host of demons they cannot see? And why is the host of heaven standing around and watching? Aren’t they going to do anything to stop this evil plot from taking over the town?
Wow. This book has changed the way I think of angels and demons. There are many references in the Bible that lead me to believe there is a spiritual war going on around us that we can’t see. But never have I read anything to give me such a clear picture of how that might look. This is the idea that Peretti builds his story around.
This Present Darkness is an awesome story. Marshall, Bernice, and Hank slowly stumble onto the truth and have to work together to save Ashton. I love how Peretti showed the angels as mighty warriors interacting with one another. I also loved how Peretti showed the power of prayer. I kept rooting for the characters to pray, already! This book was thrilling, scary, amazing, and brilliant. I can’t say enough wonderful things about it. Everyone should read this book at least once in their life, if not over and over again.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Abby Ang (Cumberland, RI), November 06, 2008
Great book! Frank Peretti doesn't mince words. The spiritual warfare between the angels and demons is convincing. The characters are convincing. And even better, it affirms over and over again the importance and power of prayer.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Carrie DeVlieger (Albany, Ga), November 23, 2007
I would recommend this book to everyone. In the world we live in today we are always coming under attack.I think this would help some people relate to what maybe happing to them spiritualy and mentally. We were granted the gift of free will but are choices are our own with prayer and the word we will be triumpent for Jehovah.
3 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by emily (north carolina), August 10, 2007
ok well, i have to say i am very very very bored with this book....i have read about half and i don't wanna read anymore i simply lost interest.....for those of you who like books that keep you longing for more and give you nightmares i DO NOT insist you read this book. really very boring. for the people i described in the last sentence i insist (if you want a frank p. book) get "house" or better yet pick up a Ted Dekker book! get it, got it good!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Jacob W. (FL), June 10, 2007
This book is great. it does a lot of preaching without feeling like you are sitting through a sermon. The spiritual world is presented almost exactly how I think it would look like too. The action is great. The characters are great and everything about it feels believable. It stresses prayer, perseverance and many more things that just make this a great book. I hope they make it into a good movie. That would be awesome.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by keith mitchell (winter haven, fl.), May 12, 2007
This is the best book I've ever read Christian or otherwise(except the Bible), it stresses the importance of prayer and to not give up no matter how hard things become. If we trust in the Lord and keep praying we will see Him do remarkable things!!! Great message and story!!!
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Brett P. (Cape Girardeau, MO), March 10, 2007
I believe this is Frank Peretti's best book he ever wrote.This book really shows you the importance of prayer. "This Present Darkness" gives you a picture of what spiritual warfare is. I really liked this book because it is very exciting and keeps you on the edge of your seat. I really encourage you to read "This Present Darkness."
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