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Book Reviews of Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2)

Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2)
Piercing the Darkness - Darkness, Bk 2
Author: Frank E. Peretti
ISBN-13: 9780891075271
ISBN-10: 0891075275
Pages: 439
Rating:
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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4 stars, based on 278 ratings
Publisher: Crossway Books
Book Type: Paperback
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35 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
I love this book. The description of the angels and their personality, and how they interact with the demons was really good. It was neat how their actions affected the humans involved.
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 8 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Sequel to the Peretti classic "This Present Darkness," this book not only continues the series, but continues to challenge the reader to enlarge their view of spiritual warfare. Hard to put down, a very well written novel.
dingalink avatar reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 100 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Frank Peretti's signature mixture of spirituality and nail biting action make this a page-turner.
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 36 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
The second in the series by Peretti and again, the book was exciting but also challenging and perception changing. No pun but this book is a real eye opener.
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 47 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Excellent book! Frank Peretti is an amazing writer that keeps your interest and writes so good that you can't put the book down!
Counselor avatar reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 85 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A Christian School, a tiny farming community and a young lady found theirself caught in the middle of some bizarre event, fleeing for her life while trying to recall her dark past. This is an exciting fictional portrayal of a person's journey in our times confronting the enemy of darkness.
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 16 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Second of 2 based on the same small town and the struggle between good and evil, angels and demons. Better if you have read This Present Darkness first.
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Great follow-up to This Present Darkness
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 6 more book reviews
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Frank Peretti has done it again...making you wonder was it really fiction or was it truth?! The battles Tal and his Angelic forces encounter against the Strongman and his demons for humans is projected in such a real setting that you feel like you are there. You feel each swing of their swords and cheer each puff of red smoke!
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 4 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Engrossing. Sort of an applied "Screwtape Letters", and very easy to read and identify with.
purplesahm avatar reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
One of the best books ever.
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 18 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Sequel to Peretti's This Present Darkness. Further fights for the souls of men as dark forces attempt to bring about the Apocalypse. Characterizations of angels is interesting, althought not necessarily Biblical.
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 135 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
It all begins in Bacon's Corner, a tiny farming community far from the interstate...An attempted murder, a case of mistaken - or is it covered-up? - identity, and a ruthless lawsuit against a struggling Christian school. Sally Beth Roe, a young loner, a burn-out, a kind of "leftover hippie," finds herself caught in the middle of these bizarre events, fleeing for her life while trying to recall her dark past.

Peretti at his best!
divamom2 avatar reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 17 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
From the back: An attempted murder, a case of mistaken - or is it covered-up? - identity, and a ruthless lawsuit against a struggling Christian school. Across a vast panorama of heart-stopping action, Sally Roe's journey is a penetrating portrayal of our times, a reflection of our wanderings, and a vivid reminder of the redemptive power of the Cross.
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 21 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
This is a good read. Frank E. Peretti is the bestselling author of "This Present Darkness", "Tilly" and "The Cooper Family Adventure series".
contentmentacres avatar reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 59 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I enjoyed this story as well as many of Peretti's other novels.
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 4 more book reviews
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Loved this book and the first one also This Present Darkness. I am listening to it again on tape. This is the paper back.
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"It all begins in Bacon's Corner, a tiny farming community far from the interstate....An attempted murder, a case of mistaken --or is it covered up---identity? and a ruthless lawsuit against a struggling Christian school."

I loved this book, and I am not a big Christian reader.
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 66 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Book 2 in the "Darkness" series. It is full of action and a reflection of our wanderings and a vivid reminder of the redemptive power of the cross.
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 6 more book reviews
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This us a very good book. For advanced readers only. A little hard to keep with otherwise.
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Leaders in the realm of darkness have mounted a new attack that will create chaos and cause defeat in the human beings who claim unity with their enemy, Christ.
Readers will find themselves rooting for a most unlikely hero as her quest for inner peace exposes the most frightening war of all, the battle for the human soul. Be captivated anew as you enter the world of battling angels and demons that author Frank Peretti so masterfully uncovered in This Present Darkness.
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This is the sequel to "This Present Darkness". The Host of Heaven and the devil's minions war over human beings. Interesting concept.
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excellent christian fiction
hallelujaheart avatar reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 96 more book reviews
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The sequel to This Present Darkness and just as GREAT!
myautumn avatar reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 15 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
WONDERFUL!!!!!!!
devinneyh avatar reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 9 more book reviews
I'm reviewing this old one because it's the one I own. This is a fantastic book. Doesn't matter if you're Christian or not, although coming from someone with a religious background I might be a bit biased. He's a damn good writer. I have read this book several times because each time I read it I remember something I forgot, or find something else that speaks to me. It has lots of action for that action-loving fiend in me. But it also has actual development of characters. You get to watch as these people transform. And from what I remember (bc I read it years ago now), the reader gets to follow a couple of characters. If you're a Christian it's simply a sin you haven't picked it up. If not, give it a try and tell me if a non-Christian can enjoy something like this. Honestly, he's just a great writer.
prtyof10 avatar reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 75 more book reviews
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
John 1:5 (ESV)

It all begins in Bacons corner, a tiny farming community far from the interstate. An attempted murder, a suspicious case of mistaken identity, and a ruthless lawsuit against a struggling Christian school threaten the peace of the small town. Sally Beth Roe, a young loner, finds herself in the middle of events beyond her control, fleeing for her life while trying to recall her dark past. She doesnt realize that a demonic army is growing in power and that a spiritual battle is rapidly approaching.


This book brings out the whole Spritual realm to the point that you see it in your mind, therefore, making you extremely mindful of that world. This was the third of Peretti's books that I read, the first was The Oath. I was so hooked with the Oath that I was hooked by the writer. My purchase of this book is still in my library some 15yrs ago. I love this book. My second book was This Present Darkness (read review). All 3 of them.
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on
I must say I was looking for this sequel to have a little more depth than the first book. Sadly though the book was directed mainly towards spiritual warfare, and the prevalence of evil. I felt it geared more towards trying to paint a picture of demonic evil and in doing so, the story plot was over done and a bit dry at times. It ended well, though could have used a better ending. I did enjot the book but the first one was my favorite.
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This book was just as good as the first one. Both stories really make you think about how the world works and the unseen forces that influence our daily lives.
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The story in this book was an eye opener. Just try it!
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 74 more book reviews
This is a very good book
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 25 more book reviews
This book is one of the best by the author. It talks about good and evil battling
it out over the human race.
AgentScully avatar reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 5 more book reviews
Great second book to "This Present Darkness" The author knows how to keep you reading until the end. Great set of books to read and I would recommend it to anyone
reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 54 more book reviews
Great book. Another Peretti Masterpiece.
sfc95 avatar reviewed Piercing the Darkness (Darkness, Bk 2) on + 686 more book reviews
This book was so strange I just could not get into it and keep people straight