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This Present Darkness

By: Frank E. Peretti
Narrated by: Frank E. Peretti
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Summary

Ashton is just a typical small town. But when a skeptical reporter and a prayerful pastor begin to compare notes, they suddenly find themselves fighting a hideous New Age plot to subjugate the townspeople, and eventually the entire human race.
©2003 Frank E. Peretti (P)2003 Crossway Audio

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Wonderful story but too abridged

The story is too abridged. As a result, a lot of detail is left out. This abridge copy does not do justice to the book.

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What an Whirlwind!

This was my first Christian fiction and it was such a fun and exciting experience with a great message I'll leave you to discover for yourself! 😁

The author did a great job of effectively weaving two worlds (or relams) into one with such vivid imagery and intriguing characters.

It's short enough to finish in a day so I'd recommend for a commute or long trip.

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Exciting!

Great acting, brilliant sound effects and music and a wonderful inspiration to pray more. Thank you!

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Spiritual warfare at its best

Want to be gripped by an amazing story of spiritual warfare, intrigue and love then read this captivating book and be enthralled.

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Worst audible ever

I struggled to listen in the beginning. The narrator was in a hurry and the music and other sound effects was initially quite distracting. I eventually got used to it after I slowed the narrator down a bit and started to enjoy the quick read.

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If you can get past the cheesy 80’s style music and sound effects it’s very good

It took me a while to get past the cheesy music, would have been a lot better without it. But great story.

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Unusual

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I would take out the sound effects.

Would you ever listen to anything by Frank E. Peretti again?

Possibly

Did Frank E. Peretti do a good job differentiating each of the characters? How?

His narration was fine.

Could you see This Present Darkness being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?

It might be popular but not for me.

Any additional comments?

The book seems to be ideal for vary active christians? The supernatural links to what happens is very good. The plot characters do not have much of a backstory.It is churlish of me to criticise when I have not written any books myself, so apologies to the author.

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Fascinating and inspires me to pray!

Amazing narration which brought the story to life! The tense atmosphere keeps you completely engaged in the story.

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Incredible Story

Having read this book before I had pre conceived ideas but being able to just sit there and listen the words became real and the sound effects and music made it a compelling book

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Great For Learning the Spiritual World

Very good book. Especially for people who need to learn about the reality of the spiritual world. Great for younger ones teenage years are perfect. Author and narrator (same guy) very good indeed. Good and realistic sound effects.

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