Throughout the 1990s, peretti continued to write fulltime, releasing prophet 1992, the oath. Prophetpiercing the darknessthis present darkness 0842386564 book. This book kept me reading rapidly through to the last page. The characters are well rounded and feel like friends by the end of the book. Lot 3 pb frank peretti prophet, illusion, this present darkness ebay.
His novels have sold more than fifteen million copies, and he is widely credited with reinventing christian fiction. After reading it, i can honestly say it wont be the last. The characters are real and you can feel their hurt and their hopes. Frank peretti captured the struggle of the characters life wondrously. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. His novels, including this present darkness, have sold more than 10 million copies.
Frank peretti has crafted a rich, rewarding story of love and life, loss and restoration, full of twists and mystery. The price of the paperback and delivery of it was very good. I learned how a newsroom is run, and also the inner workings of the abortion clinics. Frank peretti may be a big name in christian fiction, but illusion is his first novel since 2006s house, which was cowritten with ted dekker. Frank peretti s illusion is a different kind of novel, in comparison with what peretti usually writes. Some of his bestloved works include this present darkness, piercing the darkness, the oath, and monster.
Illusion by frank peretti a stunning new thriller from the father of christian fictiona grieving husband encounters a teen identical to his dead wifein face. If you liked this book, you are going to like perettis newest book, illusion. Again, frank peretti has crafted a riveting novel full of twists and mystery. Oct 23, 2012 frank peretti is one of my favorite authors, and he didnt disappo. However, the book bounces back and forth between many different viewpoints which could be confusing and a little jarringhe barely pauses to breath between sections. Some novelists resist allegory, but peretti monster embraces it. Frank peretti lot 3 paperback books illusion prophet the oath. Reeling from his wifes death, dane reluctantly agrees when a friend. His stories are modern day classics and i cant wait to see the impact illusion has on readers. He is like most media of these days caught up in the liberal, secular views of the world. Mandy danes future wife is a girl from 1970 who has just found herself inexplicably in 2010. Ive read it myself many times and listening to frank peretti read it is great.
Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Peretti 1992 crossway books paperback isbn 97815845261. The only other frank peretti book i have read is the illusion, so i am rating the prophet 1 star below that. Illusion by frank peretti a stunning new thriller from the father of christian fiction a grieving husband encounters a teen identical to his dead wifein face. As always, frank peretti delivers a gripping story with a sound biblical foundation that clearly depicts mankinds upward spiraling pride and downward spiraling descent from god and his truth, but leaves the reader with a ray of hope. Includes an unopen cd triva game of hangmans cures, the visitation, thr3e with never before seen interview clips from frank peretti and ted dekker on the back pocket. Aug 25, 2014 frank peretti s illusion is a different kind of novel, in comparison with what peretti usually writes. Oct 01, 2012 frank peretti builds up an intriguing mythology and keeps the reader guessing for some time. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Illusion has a premise that grabbed me straight away. I thoroughly enjoyed this other frank peretti book. This rich, rewarding book depicts a love story that transcends time, space, and whats meant by death and life. Peretti, including this present darkness, and piercing the darkness, and more on. Peretti lives with his wife barbara in the pacific northwest. Peretti is perhaps the most recognized name in christian fiction. Spiritual warfare perfectly written by crystal on may 31, 2020. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading prophet. These books range in condition from good to very good, a couple have light to moderate wear. This book was my introduction to this author my doctor told me about frank peretti and. I love books that take me on an emotional roller coaster, and challenge my mind at the same time.
Frank peretti lot 3 paperback books illusion prophet the. Illusion book by frank peretti 6 available editions half. Jan 01, 1992 in prophet, peretti hits the mark with his development of relationships. Exceptionally well written, illusion will soon prove another peretti classic. Big lot of 5 frank peretti christian thriller books. Illusion book by frank peretti official publisher page. Book has some bumped corners and dents, some dogeared pages, light tanning and shelf wear. Exceptionally well written, illusion will soon prove another classic in frank s impressive list. I read my first peretti book in 1992 the prophet and ive loved all of his novels since then. Mar 31, 2012 illusion is the first novel by frank peretti that ive ever read. Up for your consideration are 3 mass market paperback books by frank e. A thriller that penetrates to the very heart of a vast struggle that threatens to tear our society apart.
Under the cover of darkness, a predator strikes without warning takin. Frank peretti builds up an intriguing mythology and keeps the reader guessing for some time. The oath 1995 has sold more than a million copies and was awarded the 1996 ecpa gold medallion award for best fiction. Browse frank perettis bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. He has a way of using fiction to draw our attention to the very real spiritual world around us. A novel 9781451669305 by peretti, frank and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Successful news anchorman john barrett is caught in a suspenseful moral and spiritual battle over the importance of truth. Illusion book by frank peretti official publisher page simon. The narrator placed far too much emphasis on acting out different characters voices, and selected a hillbilly voice for the prophet, which was not how i would have imagined him.
Frank edward peretti born january, 1951 is a new york times bestselling author of. Peretti and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Frank peretti is one of my favorite authors, and he didnt disappoint with illusion. Dane and mandy, a popular magic act for forty years, are tragically separ. Read illusion online by frank peretti books scribd. They plan to retire, but mandy is killed in a devastating tragedy. Frank peretti, affectionately known as the father of christian fiction, became. Peretti, including this present darkness, and piercing the darkness. Prophet piercing the darknessthis present darkness.
After a car wreck tragically claims the life of his wife and magic partner, mandy, dane collins finds himself in a quaint coffee shop transfixed by a magician. Peretti is widely known for the oath, which was published in the year 1995 and the present darkness, which was published in the year 1986. Frank peretti, whose books have sold more than 12 million copies, is the author of monster as well as the international bestsellers the oath and this present darkness. Peretti has 70 books on goodreads with 484500 ratings. Feb 14, 2012 the only other frank peretti book i have read is the illusion, so i am rating the prophet 1 star below that. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read illusion. Lot 3 pb frank peretti prophet, illusion, this present. Illusion by frank peretti just a little creativity. Peretti is a fictional novel that in many ways can administer to our lives today.
Frank peretti kicked open the doors that all of us christian novelists are passing. Using all the elements of edgeofyourseat fiction, master storyteller frank peretti weaves a prophetic tale of our times. Peretti does a good job of making you want them to win and to heal. This book is amazing and gives a perfect look into spiritual warfare. Peretti has held various positions at the assemblies of god. Peretti 2003 thomas nelson paperback isbn 978401685232. He and his wife, barbara, live in the pacific northwest. Peretti is one of americas bestknown christian authors. Karen kingsbury, new york times bestselling author dane and mandy collins have been a popular magic duo for close to thirty years. Big lot of 5 frank peretti christian thriller books prophet. Dane is a retired magician who has just lost his wife of 40 years in a car crash. Discover illusion as its meant to be heard, narrated by frank peretti.
Peretti is one of american christianitys bestknown authors. His novels have sold over 10 million copies, and he is widely credited with reinventing christian fiction. Frank peretti audio books, best sellers, author bio. This book has all the hallmarks of perettis fastpaced blockbuster fiction, and his clear. In prophet, peretti hits the mark with his development of relationships. This large collection includes the books shown in the above photos.
The story is about dane collins, a retired magician who loses his wife of forty years in a horrendous car accident. Illusion book by frank peretti 6 available editions. A beautiful lot of 5 paperback books written by author frank peretti. Something evil is at work in hyde river, an isolated mining town in the mountains of the pacific northwest. Peretti one thing i discovered as i told fellow reader friends about this book is that most of my friends have heard about frank peretti and already familiar with his work. In usual peretti style, the story gets pretty fastpaced as it approaches the climax.
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