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~ Frank E. Peretti (Author) "It could have begun in any town..." (more)
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This sequel to Peretti's This Present Darkness is built upon fundamentalist Christian ideas. As it tells the story of Sally Roe, who goes from spiritualism to conversion, it also traces a battle to save a Christian school from demon-inspired litigation. The human activities are again overshadowed by the battle between angels and demons, whom the author takes quite literally, giving them names, personalities, and dialogue. They influence all human activities, just as human prayer helps angels and hampers demons. Some readers may find this treatment religiously offensive or react negatively to the book's depiction of liberals. But this is a good story, and it offers insight into the kind of religion that sees demons behind every stump and angels in the hen house. Recommended for public libraries.
- C. Robert Nixon, M.L.S., Lafayette, Ind.
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"Frank Peretti kicked open the doors that all of us Christian novelists are passing through today. We owe him a huge debt."
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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Crossway Books (June 26, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581345275
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581345278
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (105 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,713 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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excessive religious instruction, angelic warriors, prayer cover, lawsuit against the school, goat pen, red sword, door company, blue pickup truck, demon lords
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Riveting page-turner, June 26, 2000
By yarden "yarden" (portland, or) - See all my reviews
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In PIERCING THE DARKNESS, Frank Peretti creates a successful follow-up to his popular first novel THIS PRESENT DARKNESS. PIERCING THE DARKNESS is a spiritual thriller telling the story of the sleepy town of Bacon's Corner, and the sinister things going on just below the surface.

This novel was suspenseful, well-written, and inspiring but not saccharine. Peretti has a gift for writing about Christian topics without getting too preachy or formulaic, and this book had a good balance of imagination and Bible-based truth. This book holds its own alongside such popular authors as John Grisham and Michael Crichton, but also delivers a valuable perspective on Christian life: the interaction between the physical and spiritual realms. This book is entertaining, but beyond that, it is thought-provoking.

I would highly recommend this book, as Frank Peretti is probably the most talented christian author of fiction I've read. However, if you haven't read THIS PRESENT DARKNESS, I would recommend starting there first.

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT BOOK!, November 7, 1999
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I had thought this book was another armeggedon thing, but when I actually read it, I was hooked! This book totally changed the way I looked at the power of a praying saint. I think God really used Frank to send a message: We, as believers, have full access to His power through prayer- if we ask right. He will not leave us, and if Jesus is IN us, the Father's angels will never leave us. I also enjoyed the use of the different nationalities given to the angels, as well as the attitudes (my favorites were Cree and Chimon). It really made the book. Of course you know Who is going to win the war: but sometimes the battles require more prayer and work than we usually want to give. Praise God for His Love and His Son! The bottom line of this review is: THIS IS A GREAT BOOK!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Spiritual Wake-Up Call, June 8, 2001
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What a rivetting, thought-provoking reminder that we war not against flesh and blood but against the spirits and the Prince of the air (Eph. 6:12). Once again, in keeping with the spirit of "This Present Darkness," Peretti has skillfully pictured what takes place around us every day, unseen and seemingly un-noticed. I found myself looking forward to the daily moments that I would be able to sit down and read "Piercing the Darkness" uninterrupted. With each delightful turn of the page, the words captured my undivided attention, while challenging my spirituality. I found myself wanting to pray for the persecuted Christians, wanting to reach out to them in Christian support; but then I had to remind myself that it was just a book! Never before this book have I seen such a beautiful, rapturous description of receiving Christ as one's Savior. Peretti has given his readers a rare, yet human, glimpse at what it just might be like when Jesus redeems another soul to Himself. What a challenge this book has given me to pray with more fervor, to boldly come before His throne, to rejoice in His love and the protection of His children. I hope and pray that Peretti continues to write such challenging material.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fiction? Not, it is all happening today.
This book and the previous one, This Present Darkness, are colorful but realistic accounts of what is really happening today - the infiltration of the occult into societies and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Daniel H. Thorne

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Follow Up
Frank Peretti's sequel to This Present Darkness is very well done. The story is gripping and entertaining and once more draws us in to the spirit world. Read more
Published 5 months ago by F. Barton Davis

4.0 out of 5 stars Piercing the Darkness - Great Story
This is a great story. I would have prefered an unabridged version, but there does not seem to be one available. The author does a great job of reading. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Beverly J. Booth

5.0 out of 5 stars Piercing The Darkness

Verry good book. It makes you stop and think about your self and things in your life.
Published 8 months ago by Cynthia C. Butler

4.0 out of 5 stars Demon followup
Peretti's demon followup to This Present Darkness starts better, but doesn't finish as well. Peretti does a good job of starting three separate plot lines (Christian father child... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Todd Stockslager

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic sequel ...
Piercing the Darkness is a wonderful follow-up to This Present Darkness. This was suspenseful, well written and again, an eye-opener to the spiritual war going on around us and... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Squeeble's Companion

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best fiction books I've read!
This book is one of the most exciting books I've read. Frank Peretti knows how to paint a picture to make it so visually easy to see what you are reading. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Darla Layton

5.0 out of 5 stars Spiritual Warfare
This book was incredible! It took up where "This Present Darkness" left off. There was much food for thought within the pages. Are other people manipulating my thinking? Read more
Published 19 months ago by Elaine Littau

5.0 out of 5 stars Second as good as the first
Peretti did it again. He was able to repeat the same awe of the spiritual world that he produced in This Present Darkness. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Ray Ruppert

5.0 out of 5 stars Piercing The Darkness
This is read by the author who is excellent with the voices! War goes on between angels and demons for the people in a small town called Bacon's Corner, a tiny farming community... Read more
Published on September 11, 2007 by Shari G. Gaines

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