#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Four decades after Frank Peretti transformed Christian fiction, This Present Darkness returns in a 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. This new recording features:

• EXCLUSIVE AUTHOR CONTENT: Frank Peretti reflects on the novel’s enduring legacy in an all-new introduction and conclusion.
• ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT: Only available with purchase of the audiobook! Download a PDF of the original handwritten manuscript, including notes and strikethroughs, offering an insightful look behind the creation of the story.
• 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.