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Illusion: A Novel Audiobook
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New York Times bestselling author Frank Peretti returns to the genre that made him a household name with a stunning thriller about a grieving husband who encounters a teen identical to his dead wife…in face, name, and magical skills.
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 whose illusions even he, a seasoned professional, cannot explain. Even more mysterious is the performer herself. Nineteen-year-old Mandy has never met him, doesn’t know him, is certainly not in love with him, but is in every respect identical to the young beauty he met and married some forty years earlier. They begin a furtive relationship as mentor and protégée, but as Dane tries to figure out who Mandy really is, and she to understand why she is mysteriously drawn to him, she is being watched by those who not only possess all the answers but who also have the power to decide her fate.
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"After waiting six years for another Peretti novel, my hopes were very high upon starting this novel. While it's definitely different from his other works, it's clearly Peretti. I was intrigued from the beginning and never knew what was going to happen next. The sign of a good novel! As is usually the case for Peretti, you have to read carefully to keep track of everything, but that's what we've come to expect from him. I've tried to think of which Peretti novel this one compares closest to, but it's really it's own thing. There are hints of The Visitation and even Monster. Recommended for all Peretti fans most definitely. I think this one will gain him new fans as well."
— C.J. (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Frank Peretti is a master storyteller. His novels stay with you a lifetime, drawing you closer to God and the truth in His word.”
— Karen Kingsbury, New York Times bestselling author -
“Frank Peretti kicked open the doors that all of us Christian novelists are passing through today. We owe him a huge debt.”
— Jerry B. Jenkins, author, The Left Behind Series -
“Frank Peretti may just be the master storyteller of our time—using modern metaphors and fresh images, this remarkable writer helps us visualize the unseen world in ways we never quite pictured before.”
— Joni Eareckson Tada -
“Frank Peretti is a master storyteller. He has a way of using fiction to draw our attention to the very real spiritual world around us. His stories are modern day classics and I can’t wait to see the impact Illusion has on readers!”
— Michael W. Smith, American musician
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A New York Times bestseller
Illusion Listener Reviews
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John, 4/16/2023
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" I was very excited to read this book. Frank Peretti is an excellent author and I love how he always includes God, even in the supernatural. This book is no different and does not disappoint. Dane and Mandy Collins, a husband wife magic team are getting ready to retire. They have bought a ranch in Idaho and are on their way to start their new life when they have a car accident, landing Dane in the hospital and Mandy waking up in the present at the age of 19. In this book Peretti gives us a mixture of romance, science fiction and suspense. "
— Kathi, 3/22/2016 -
" My kind of book! A bit sci-fi, weird plot line that I understood completely from the get-go. Thoroughly enjoyed. The timeline of the story all came together at the end, which is very nice, all the loose ends came together. "
— Atarah, 2/20/2014 -
" It was very interesting, but didnt really grab me until about halfway through. "
— Theresa, 2/19/2014 -
" This is a very good story, but I realized from the beginning that I could not "skim" any pages or paragraphs. Because of the nature of the story, I had to read every sentence in order to keep the events straight. I would definitely call this a love story, but it is so much more. If you do not like "magic" there is no need to read it; however, it is so interesting that I enjoyed the magician details as much as the rest of the story. I was able to "get into the story" a little faster than some other Peretti stories; however, I had to be very careful to read all of it. I skipped a couple of short paragraphs and had to go back and read them. "
— Marina, 2/19/2014 -
" Not what I was expecting, but it was a good read! Some suspense, some sci-fi, and a little godliness all wrapped into a love story. "
— Mary, 2/16/2014 -
" This was a book I didn't want to put down. Made me feel I was there with them! "
— Cherilyn, 1/30/2014 -
" This was different, but I enjoyed it. "
— Linda, 1/28/2014 -
" Outstanding book about suspense and love. I think this is one of Peretti's best and I have read most of them. "
— Midge, 1/25/2014 -
" I usually really like Frank Peretti's books, but this one was not my favorite. "
— Rosie, 1/19/2014 -
" Confusing at first, but once I really got into it, I couldn't put it down. Not usually a "love story" type of person, but this one was good. Love the Christian aspect to it. "
— Tisa, 12/12/2013 -
" Very long, but I loved the character development. I was rooting for Mandy the whole time! "
— Jennifer, 12/2/2013 -
" Great book! A little hard to follow at times (but I may just be a little slow!) ultimately a good love story. "
— Amy, 11/8/2013 -
" This was one of the best novels I've read in a while. The ending leaves a little to be desired...it ends just a little too nicely, but the main climax is amazing. This is definitely one I'd reread, there is just so much to it. "
— Kathleen, 9/27/2013 -
" Page-turning novel of love, science, and reconnection, told in a most unusual way. Two famous magicians, married for almost 40 years, are separated by death. While one shuts himself away in mourning, his wife finds herself alive in present day, but as the 19 year-old she was in 1970. "
— Jacki, 9/17/2013 -
" To me this was very confusing to read as a whole. Not one of Peretti's best. "
— Mike, 6/13/2013 -
" I loved this book. I felt like it was his life's masterpiece...not necessarily b/c it was the BEST book I've ever read but b/c I felt like it came straight from his heart. It was his "Hamlet". Beautiful book. Didn't want it to be over!! "
— Charissa, 5/20/2013 -
" Found it difficult to get into and I can set it down for days but determined to finish it. "
— Jackie, 3/31/2013 -
" Loved it! It took a little to understand the scientific parts, but what a great love story. "
— Janece, 11/7/2012 -
" Read this in one day. Couldn't put it down. Great choice! "
— Nancy, 10/6/2012 -
" A little too long, too detailed, too confusing and well....too religious. Ya, I am not proud of the last thing but...oh well "
— Kathy, 9/23/2012 -
" I love Frank Peretti, but I don't think this is his best work. "
— Heather, 7/25/2012 -
" A good read, I recommend it. :) "
— Lanise, 5/12/2012 -
" Even the author is unsure of exactly what this story is about. One thing for sure is that it is unnecessarily much too long. 4 of 10 stars "
— Tim, 4/1/2012
About Frank E. Peretti
Frank E. Peretti is one of American Christianity’s best-known authors. His novels have sold over ten million copies, and he is widely credited with reinventing Christian fiction. He and his wife, Barbara, live in the Pacific Northwest. www.frankperetti.com.