54 pages 1 hour read

Frank E. Peretti

This Present Darkness

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986

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Reviews & Readership

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This Present Darkness by Frank E. Peretti has received mixed reviews. Positively, readers praise its gripping narrative, intriguing spiritual warfare theme, and strong character development. Negatively, critiques focus on its overtly religious tone, some clichéd characterizations, and a plot that may feel preachy or overly simplistic to some.

Who should read this

Who Should Read This Present Darkness?

A reader who enjoys spiritual warfare, Christian fiction, and suspense-filled narratives will find This Present Darkness by Frank E. Peretti compelling. Fans of C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters or Ted Dekker's Thr3e are likely to appreciate the blend of supernatural elements and moral conflict presented in this novel.

Recommended

Reading Age

16+years

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Family
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality