Suspense Fiction Books & Their Authors
Through the course of this article I hope to detail one of my favorite authors who is writing suspense fiction books right now. This novelist is Frank Peretti, and he has quite an extensive novel listing, and a style that is irresistible for many readers. So if you are looking to take on a new author, you should really start with some of the books that Frank Peretti has written.
This author has quite an extensive listing of novels that he has written. You might be surprised by two things that make up this author’s writing. The first of these is that, while he writes horror and suspense, he also has become quite accomplished as a children’s author. The other is that he writes for a Christian book company, and he is one of the pioneers in this faction of Christian literature.
The first novel that will be discussed is arguably the most impressive and popular novel that Peretti has ever written. Its popularity sky rocketed it to the top of several best seller lists, and ultimately allowed it to sell over two million different copies worldwide. The book was also translated into several different languages, and is still a very hot selling item today (though it was released in the 80s).
I could describe this book for pages, but I do not want to reveal anything about this book that might ruin some faction of it. So instead, I will briefly summarize. This novel consists of the classic struggle between angels and demons, set in a rural college town. The heroine and hero of the story uncover a sinister plot to overtake the town, but they might die before anyone else hears about it.
This Present Darkness was Peretti’s first attempt to stray into writing adult literature from his success as a children’s author. There were many more books to follow this one, but none quite reached the heights of success that this novel reached. However, it was enough to create a loyal fan following which has been present in every book’s release thereafter.
Another great novel for you to check out is Monster. This book was released nearly twenty years after This Present Darkness, yet shows no signs of loose ends. The main storyline in this novel consists of a massive and dangerous predator that is viciously attacking the residents and travelers through northern Idaho. It is a race against time to stop the beast and learn of its origins before more take their final breaths at the hands of this abomination.
The last novel that you should check out is The Oath. This impressive novel takes place in a secluded mountain town that used to be relevant for gold mining. When Steve’s brother winds up mauled, but his wife survives unscathed, the secret of this town is forced to be revealed. Though to be honest, the residents of this sleepy mountain town are willing to die (or kill) to protect it.
Frank Peretti brought suspense fiction books to a market that had never experienced anything like it before. Even if you aren’t into Christian literature, you still should give these books a chance. You might just wind up rather impressed.
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