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Start with This Present Darkness and continue through all 2 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with This Present Darkness
Book 1 by Frank E Peretti • Published 1986
In the small town of Ashton, a skeptical newspaper editor and a young pastor uncover a New Age conspiracy to control the college and the community. As they investigate, unseen angelic and demonic armies clash in a viv...
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Darkness reading order
Ends with Piercing the Darkness
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Book 1:This Present Darkness
Frank E Peretti • 1986
In the small town of Ashton, a skeptical newspaper editor and a young pastor uncover a New Age conspiracy to control the college and the community. As they investigate, unseen angelic and demonic armies clash in a viv...
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Book 2:Piercing the Darkness
Frank E Peretti • 1989
In the rural community of Bacon’s Corner, drifter Sally Roe flees a shadowy past while a Christian school faces a devastating lawsuit and a father loses his children. Behind the headlines, angels and demons battle ove...
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Darkness FAQ
What is the best order to read the Darkness series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with This Present Darkness.
How many books are in the Darkness series?
There are 2 books currently listed in the Darkness series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Darkness series?
New readers should start with This Present Darkness, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Darkness series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1986 to 1989.