This Present Darkness: 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - 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.