Illusion by frank peretti booksamillion online book store. Exceptionally well written, illusion will soon prove another peretti classic. Frank peretti and his wife, barbara jean, live in the western u. Frank peretti is a hugely successful author, selling millions of books. Bestselling frank perettis illusion is a love note to his wife of 40 years if i can awaken peoples admiration for the joy and sanctity of marriage, then i have accomplished my purpose. Christian novelist frank peretti, author of this present darkness, piercing the darkness and many others, writes about the fascinating blend of. After a car wreck tragically claims the life of his wife and magic partner, mandy, dane collins finds himself in a. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. It is another one of those books by him that you dont want to put down once you have began reading it. The oath was awarded the 1996 gold medallion award for best fiction. Howard illusion is an apt title for the latest thriller from storyteller frank peretti. To date, his works have sold over 15 million copies worldwide. Frank peretti definitely has the knack to keep it interesting from beginning to end.
If youre looking for the perfect present for a book lover, illusion is a powerful love story with a distinct supernatural twist that will entertain and ignite supernatural discussion. Learn more about the illusion at frankperetti9781439192672. The book was received in great condition in such a timely manner. Despite the storyline being a long way removed from anything the seasoned author has previously written, this question can be answered in the affirmative. Illusion book by frank peretti half price books marketplace. Frank was working at a ski factory when he wrote and published the door in the dragons throat. The novel, the first since 2006 from the new york timesbest. A book by one of my favorite authors steeped in the world of illusions.
Frank peretti has crafted a rich, rewarding story of love and life, loss and restoration, full of twists and mystery. The present darkness is the first installment in the darkness book series. Peretti became a published author in 1985 with the door in the. Reeling from his wifes death, dane reluctantly agrees when a friend. Peretti for a book that is exciting, mysterious, and tastefully written without language that one is embarrassed to hear come out of the kindle 6. Frank edward peretti born january, 1951 is a new york times bestselling author of christian fiction, whose novels primarily focus on the supernatural. Peretti is perhaps the most recognized name in christian. Like many of perettis novels, illusion deserves to be made into a hollywood. Illusion book by frank peretti official publisher page.
Exceptionally well written, illusion will soon prove another classic in franks impressive list. Frank peretti builds up an intriguing mythology and keeps the reader guessing for some time. Peretti has held ministry credentials with the assemblies of god, and. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading illusion. Perettis illusion unfolds brilliantly christian fiction. His novels, including this present darkness, have sold more than 10 million copies. Frank perettis newest novel illusion three different. Illusion is not a spiritual warfare novel like perettis early darkness novels, but it is a fastpaced thriller with a touch of science fiction, albeit from a christian point of view. Dane and mandy, a popular magic act for forty years, are tragically separated by a car wreck that claims mandys lifeor so everyone thinks. Peretti is one of american christianitys bestknown authors.
Illusion book by frank peretti official publisher page simon. Bestselling novelist frank perettis illusion is a love. Peretti introduces the readers to bernice krueger, a reporter who works for the ashton chronicles, who finds herself. From the minds of bill myers, frank peretti, angela hunt, and alton gansky, these first four episodes of harbingers each follow a different character. Peretti, including this present darkness, and piercing the darkness, and more on. This rich, rewarding book depicts a love story that transcends time, space, and whats meant by death and life. Karen kingsbury, new york times bestselling author dane and mandy collins have been a popular magic duo for close to thirty years. Published march 6th 2012 by howard books first published 2012. After a car wreck tragically claims the life of his wife. Perettis two spiritual warfare novels, this present darkness 1998 and piercing the darkness 1989, captivated readers, together selling more than 3. Frank perettis illusion supernatural love story from.
His stories are modern day classics and i cant wait to see the impact illusion has on readers. This book was different than any other peretti book i have read. Mandy wakes, but now she is 19 and think she is in the future. I want to draw your attention to the latest book i read of frank peretti, namely imoreim all. My husband gave it to me after work on wednesday and i was finished with it by thursday evening and i. Illusion by frank peretti a stunning new thriller from the father of christian fictiona grieving husband encounters a teen identical to his dead wifein face. Frank perettis illusion is a different kind of novel, in comparison with what peretti usually writes.
Peretti one thing i discovered as i told fellow reader friends about this book is that most of my friends have heard about frank peretti and already familiar with his work. The reader will want to work the term deflection debt into his or her. Some novelists resist allegory, but peretti monster embraces it. We personally assess every books quality and offer. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. If youre a fan of his, you know that he hasnt published a book since 2005 and even his last coauthored book house, with ted dekker was in 2006. New york times bestselling author, frank peretti, brings you his latest novel.
Again, frank peretti has crafted a riveting novel full of twists and mystery. He followed it up with this present darkness, which lasted 150 weeks on the christian booksellers associations bestseller list frank e. The new york times bestselling author of this present darkness and. I am a big fan of frank peretti and i have read many of his books including my favorite, the visitation i recently read perettis newest release illusion which is his first novel in several years. In usual peretti style, the story gets pretty fastpaced as it approaches the climax. The characters are well rounded and feel like friends by the end of the book. Illusion by frank peretti a stunning new thriller from the father of christian fiction a grieving husband encounters a teen identical to his dead wifein face. He has a way of using fiction to draw our attention to the very real spiritual world around us.
In a world where nothing is as it seems, anything is possible. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read illusion. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. Peretti is best known for his novels this present darkness 1986 and piercing the darkness 1989. Dane and mandy are a popular magic act until mandy is tragically killed. Peretti employs a squad of mad scientists to give the story wonky groundingshe had at least 50 percent opacity, and im guessing i had the same opacity to her, says one dogged researcher before barking out weirdscience lingo that belongs on a star trek set. Now melding the two paragraphs above together, i present to you the latest book release by frank peretti. Frank peretti is an canadianamerican author of christian fiction with supernatural themes. Peretti is perhaps the most recognized name in christian fiction. Six years is a long time to wait for a new frank peretti book.
They plan to retire, but mandy is killed in a devastating tragedy. Frank peretti has a way of developing a story line that is fascinating and supernatural, but he always brings in spiritual truth thank you mr. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Everytime i would try to put it down, my curiosity about what would happen next kept me turning the pages. Let me first begin by saying that i love frank perettis books.