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Ashton is a typical small town where everyone knows everyone else, and the pace of life is predictable. No one would suspect that Ashton has drawn powerful demonic beings to it. Planning to gain control of the town-and eventually the world-these evil forces are looking for allies. When Pastor Young and the town's newspaper reporter begin to discover this dark plan, they turn to God for guidance, but others have already succumbed to temptation. As angelic forces rally against the demons, breathtaking visions of spiritual warfare fill each fast-paced chapter. Richard Ferrone's dramatic narration highlights these powerful illustrations of the strength of prayer and faith. There are more than 2 million copies of This Present Darkness in print.
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"I never thought I'd read a book like this. I like fiction, but hadn't read any that were Christian books. A couple of friends recommended this after a bible study group. It took me about the first 4 chapters to really get into the book, but it was worth it. I'm intrigued by the concept of spiritual warfare, so this gave me some food for thought. Warning, don't let it take over your mind. Some of my friends have made interesting comments after reading this."
— Mandi (4 out of 5 stars)
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" This fiction work made a huge impression on me. Caused me to ponder and search scripture about the not-so-fictional active spiritual forces. "
— Gail, 2/4/2014 -
" This book opened my eyes to the spiritual war. "
— Opa, 1/24/2014 -
" I don't read a lot of fiction, but this is a great book on spiritual warfare! "
— Larry, 1/18/2014 -
" Hard to read but fascinating. "
— Sherry, 1/16/2014 -
" I read this book so many years ago, and I was completely enraptured by it. It was the first real Christian fiction I encountered, aside from C.S. Lewis - which is more fantasy. It had a profound impact on me at the time and made me a Peretti fan. "
— Alex, 1/5/2014 -
" We listened to the book-on-cassette version in our Bible class in high school at Midland Christian School. I remember we were on a spiritual warfare kick. It's interesting to hear descriptions of battles in the spiritual realm. "
— Robyn, 1/3/2014 -
" Paints a vivid picture of "Spiritual Warfare", and my copy is autographed. Peretti is one of my favorite fiction authors. "
— Cheryl, 1/2/2014 -
" It's interesting to think there's a "parallel universe," for lack of a better description--an active spirit world all around us. "
— Norma, 12/28/2013 -
" Interesting read...lots to think about. Readers who enjoy heavy plotting and lots of action / detail will be very satisfied. I liked the multiple POVs. Definitely a "you are there" feel to spiritual battle. "
— Victoria, 12/11/2013 -
" An fictional but interesting 'behind the scenes' look at angels and demons. "
— Dfbaker2, 11/29/2013 -
" A wonderful look into the spiritual world that surrounds us. Bravo Frank Peretti. "
— Laurie, 11/20/2013 -
" Good book! Looking forward to the next in the series "Piercing the Darkness" "
— Vickie, 11/11/2013 -
" Awesome book. made me look at things a little differently. could what he illustrates in his books be happening in real life??? "
— Sarisa, 8/10/2013 -
" One of the first Christian Fiction books I read. Spooky but I really enjoyed the message. "
— Laurie, 3/11/2013 -
" Vividly imagined and thought provoking book on Spiritual Warfare! Intense and gripping! After reading this, there is now way to live life the same... "
— Adan, 2/12/2013 -
" Absolutely Amazing!! I had some serious doubts going into this book, but it was amazing. I thought Christian Fiction would be boring, but no way. This was action packed and it kept my attention to the very end every time I read it. "
— Kelly, 1/8/2013 -
" My dad read this book to my brother and I when i was about 4... I would not recommend this to children that young... "
— Natalie, 4/28/2012 -
" This book is awesome. You won't be able to put it down. I have read it twice over the years and recommend you try it. "
— Michelle Kirkwood, 2/8/2012 -
" For me, this book sets the standard by which all Peretti books are measured! "
— Susan, 1/30/2012 -
" read this wayyyyyyyywayyyyyyyyyyyyy back and it left quite an impression on me....owrth your time!!!!!! "
— Casey, 9/2/2011 -
" I read this one back in college and was rivetted. Along the lines of "The Screwtape Letters" it opens our eyes to spiritual warfare and the potency of prayer. I couldn't wait for the next in the series! "
— Bobbie, 8/23/2011 -
" A must-read for every person on the planet. Nuff said! "
— Ellen, 7/24/2011 -
" This book was my introduction to spiritual warfare. I didn't realize this until several years later when I began a particular season of spiritual growth and words from this book would come back to me. A must read for all Christians! "
— Kristie, 6/12/2011 -
" A great look at spiritual warfare. "
— Erin, 5/2/2011 -
" This has always been one of my favorite books. Made me really think more about spiritual warfare and the power of prayer. "
— Trish, 9/3/2010 -
" Great book. If you like this one, you will like Divine Possibilies by Patti Barone. "
— Patti, 5/23/2010 -
" Awesome book. Great message and story line. Well written for the most part but a couple dialogue sections just weren't good. Some of them just left me wondering what the author was thinking or trying to do. I gave it 4 stars because of this but it was still a great book. "
— Cody, 2/26/2010 -
" One of the best Christian Fiction books I've read. Give great insight into spritual warfare. "
— Mary, 11/30/2009 -
" I usually don't like books that are considered fantasy, but I love this book. Can't wait to read more by this author. "
— Debra, 7/24/2009
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.
About Richard Ferrone
Richard Ferrone recorded over 150 audiobooks including thrillers, romances, science fiction, and inspirational novels. He won the prestigious Audie Award and was a finalist for four Audie Awards, including for Best Solo Male Narrator. He was named an AudioFile "Voice of the Last Century" and a "Rising and Shining Star." He earned many AudioFile Earphones Awards, including being named the 2011 Best Voice in Mystery and Suspense as well as the 2009 Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy. A science fiction fan, he narrated Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars trilogy. He also narrated works by James Patterson, Walter Mosley, John Sandford, Eric Van Lustbader, and Stuart Woods.