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This Present Darkness (Darkness, #1)

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Fiction Christian Fantasy Mystery & Thriller Religion & Spirituality

by Frank E. Peretti

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4.24 (71.8K ratings)
calendar_today 1986
description 376 pages

This Present Darkness by Frank E. Peretti holds a highly rated rating of 4.24 out of 5, based on 71.8K reader ratings. First published in 1986. The book spans 376 pages.

About This Present Darkness

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." Ephesians 6:12Ashton is just a typical small town. But when a skeptical reporter and a prayerful, hardworking pastor begin to investigate mysterious events, they suddenly find themselves caught up in a hideous New Age plot to enslave the townspeople, and eventually the entire human race. The physical world meets the spiritual realm as the battle rages between forces of good and evil.This Present Darkness is a gripping story that brings keen insight into spiritual warfare and the necessity of prayer. Since its original publication more than 2.7 million copies have been sold. The companion volume, Piercing the Darkness, continues the story of the battle between spiritual forces.

Detail Value
Author Frank E. Peretti
Published 1986
Pages 376
Genres Fiction, Christian, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller, Religion & Spirituality
Average Rating 4.24 / 5.00
Total Ratings 71,815

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.2
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71.8K ratings
With a rating of 4.24, This Present Darkness is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.24
This Book
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is This Present Darkness?

This Present Darkness is categorized as Fiction, Christian, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is This Present Darkness worth reading?

Based on 71.8K reader ratings, This Present Darkness has an average score of 4.24 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is This Present Darkness?

This Present Darkness has 376 pages.

Who wrote This Present Darkness?

This Present Darkness was written by Frank E. Peretti. It was first published in 1986.

What is the ISBN for This Present Darkness?

The ISBN-13 for This Present Darkness is 9781581345280.0.

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