The Visitation
The Visitation
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Ashton, Washington • Contemporary
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Visitation by Frank E. Peretti, a once-devout minister in a small town questions his faith after experiencing burnout. The arrival of a mysterious stranger claiming to be a modern messiah challenges the town's residents, leading to a series of unsettling events and revelations.
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Review Roundup
Frank E. Peretti's The Visitation blends supernatural elements with suspense, drawing readers in with its engaging plot and complex characters. Reviews praise its compelling storytelling and thought-provoking themes, but some criticize its length and pacing. Overall, it's a gripping, yet sometimes uneven read for fans of Christian fiction.
Who Should Read The Visitation?
Readers who enjoy suspenseful Christian fiction with supernatural elements will be captivated by Frank E. Peretti's The Visitation. Fans of Ted Dekker's Thr3e or Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins's Left Behind series will appreciate the blend of mystery, faith, and spiritual warfare in this compelling narrative.
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The Visitation by Frank E. Peretti is inspired by his own experiences growing up in a small town which colors its detailed setting and community dynamics.
The novel was adapted into a film in 2006, starring Edward Furlong and Kelly Lynch, which brought Peretti's thematic exploration of faith and deception to a visual medium.
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Known for blending elements of suspense and the supernatural, Peretti includes numerous biblical and theological references throughout The Visitation, reinforcing its spiritual undertones.
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Novel • Fiction
Ashton, Washington • Contemporary
2006
Adult
18+ years
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