This Present Darkness

Four decades after Frank Peretti transformed Christian fiction, This Present Darkness returns in a striking 40th Anniversary Collector’s Edition.

When pastor Hank Busche and newspaper editor Marshall Hogan begin investigating disturbing events in the small college town of Ashton, they uncover a conspiracy more dangerous than either imagined. Behind the visible conflict, an unseen spiritual battle is raging—one with consequences that could extend far beyond the town itself.

Blending supernatural suspense with themes of prayer, faith, courage, angels & demons and spiritual warfare, This Present Darkness invites readers to see the struggle between good and evil from an unforgettable perspective.

• 40TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR’S EDITION: Celebrate four decades of Frank Peretti’s groundbreaking Christian supernatural thriller in a beautifully designed hardcover edition.
• EXCLUSIVE AUTHOR CONTENT: Features an all-new introduction and concluding remarks from Frank Peretti, offering a fresh perspective on the novel’s enduring legacy.
• ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT MATERIAL: Reproduced pages from Peretti’s original manuscript introduce each chapter, giving readers a distinctive look behind the creation of the story.
• DELUXE HARDCOVER DESIGN: Includes color-printed page edges, a die-cut dust jacket, a specially printed hardcover case, and a new map of Ashton inside the jacket.
• A CHRISTIAN SUSPENSE CLASSIC: An unforgettable story of prayer, courage, deception, and the unseen spiritual battle between good and evil—ideal for longtime fans, new readers, and collectors.

Whether revisiting a beloved classic or entering Ashton for the first time, readers can experience the landmark novel in its definitive 40th-anniversary presentation.