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    The Visitation

    Written by Frank E. Peretti

    Narrated by Joseph Campanella

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    The sleepy, eastern Washington wheat town of Antioch has suddenly become a gateway for the supernatural-from sightings of angels and messianic images to a weeping crucifix. Then a self-proclaimed prophet mysteriously appears with an astounding message.

    The national media and the curious flock to the little town-a great boon for local business, but not for Travis Jordan. The burned-out former pastor has been trying to hide his past in Antioch. Now the whole world is headed to his backyard to find the Messiah, and in the process, every spiritual assumption he has ever held will be challenged.

    The startling secret behind this visitation ultimately pushes one man into a supernatural confrontation that will forever alter the lives of everyone involved.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas Nelson Audio
    Release dateAug 30, 2005
    ISBN9781418590635
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    Frank E. Peretti

    Frank E. Peretti is one of American Christianity's best-known authors. His novels have sold over 10 million copies, and he is widely credited with reinventing Christian fiction. He and his wife, Barbara, live in the Pacific Northwest. www.frankperetti.com.

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    • 4/5
      really liked it and was a quick read
    • 5/5
      A young man arrives in a small American town and starts doing miracles... the churches are divided in how they view him. Cleverly written with several subplots unrolling, mild humour in places, and an ironical look at some of the extreme types of church. Very enjoyable.
    • 5/5
      I Really loved this book. I had seen the movie before reading the book and that kinda spoiled it for me as I knew all the answers and what was coming. If you haven't read or seen this one ..read the book first.There is no denying the religious message given however I found it non preachy and precise. Kept me up all night reading and gave me a good case of the hebbe jebbies thinking right along with the book about it REALLY happening. As I live in a small rural area it hit me like a sledgehammer.
    • 4/5
      The best Peretti novel I've read so far. I've always enjoyed his work, though I wouldn't really call any of his books modern classics. Usually, I read him when my brain is tired from reading theology. It keeps me focused on spiritual matters without frying the grey cells.While this remains a fun read and easy to get into, Peretti's plot and characters have filled out quite a bit from his earlier novels I'm impressed at how real his hero seems, and how urgent the plot.The story takes place in a small Washington town that suddenly has a visitation from a man who basically claims to be the second coming of Jesus. The world seems to flock to him as he performs miracles and advocates love for everyone, but for former pastor Travis Jordan, something doesn't seem quite right. This would-be messiah does not line up with the Jesus of Scripture.I do recommend this one above his other books. My only suggestion is, if you cannot figure out what is wrong with the ministry of this false christ, then study the Word about it. The more we know about Jesus, the harder it will be to draw us away from Him.
    • 2/5
      I didn't enjoy this book like I have others by this author. I think the premise of the book was valid and the main characters searching for the truth behind the events were somewhat realistic. The darkness involved in the self-proclaimed prophet's life regarding his family was just too real to be in print.However, I enjoyed the author's writing style immensely and caught myself chuckling and laughing aloud while reading the descriptions of the thoughts that Travis had and his take on thoughts others had. Those were clever. On two occasions where I was chuckling out loud, two women commented it must be a very good book.
    • 3/5
      Other than the Veritas Project YA books, this is my first Peretti novel. It wasn't really the excitement that I expected. It was long and drawn out, and while it did end up being interesting, I expected more of a spiritual battle between demons and other beings (angels?). At least that was the impression I got from people reading his stuff when I was a Christian college back in the mid-90's.Certainly, there is a spiritual battle here, but it is firmly planted on earth and with a particular pastor versus another person presenting himself as "Christ". The spiritual warfare is mostly psychological and not particularly action-packed. So while I did end up enjoying the story, I was somewhat disappointed because of my incorrect presuppositions about the subject matter. I was not turned off by the book, although my Christian heritage is a little more conservative than the main character here.....so I may venture another Peretti book in the future - but I'm not rushing out for one.
    • 3/5
      good read. not one of my favorites of his but still good.
    • 5/5
      Frank E. Peretti is the only other man who will make me stay up all night.
    • 5/5
      Good page turner with a christian disposition.Peretti is good.
    • 3/5
      First time reading 'Christian fiction', and I thought the book was ok. A lot of the themes and plot elements have been covered with much more flair by "regular" horror authors. Two thirds of the book are spent building up atmosphere and mounting suspense, but when the finale finally rolled around I felt a little underwhelmed. It is readable, however, so I think 2.5 stars is fair...
    • 4/5
      It's difficult to review this without giving away too much of the plot, which is based on suspense and twists, some of which are foreseeable. In general I found this to be a more mature and rounded book than some of Peretti's earlier novels. It engages fully with some of the frustrations and disappointments of those involved in full time ministry and some of the mysteries of how God answers prayer. I felt that this approach was betrayed slightly by the neatness of the resolution of the plot lines. I think that a little more ambiguity at the finale, a little more ongoing dissonance would have been more faithful to the first half of the book and to reality.
    • 1/5
      Prior to listening to the audiobook version of The Visitation, I read two other Frank Peretti books, The Oath and Monster. While I thoroughly enjoyed the latter two, I just couldn't get into The Visitation. Perhaps it was because I listened to the abridged version, but none of the characters were really developed or stood out. I often found myself not remembering who a certain character was and more troublesome, didn't care. The storyline, too, didn't grab me and I found myself irritated and constantly wishing the book would end. Unfortunately I am one of those who always finish a book, no matter how bad in my opinion.

      I grew up in a pentecostal environment and I had similar experiences as described in this book - obviously not nearly as dramatic, but had my fair share of socalled "prophecies, healings, etc". I can't but help look back at it today and wonder what happened to all those wonderful promises and "visions". I am not being sarcastic, far from it, as I still take my faith seriously, but have found a home in a more conservative and reformed environment.

      My last criticism is that the audiobook was presented in a very kitsch or tacky manner. It often had sound effects, e.g. sirens, background noise, bullets being fired, etc. The problem was that it overwhelmed the narrator's voice at times and I felt like I was listening to a primary school production. I simply couldn't take the presentation seriously.

      So whether it was my past experiences or having listened to the abridged version or the childish production effort, but I could not get excited about the story. I feel it was a waste of 5 hours and probably the least enjoyable book I have read in a very long time. Perhaps others will get more out of reading the book, but for me it left me dissatisfied.
    • 4/5
      Very good, even though I didn't enjoy it quite as much as Peretti's "This Present Darkness" and "The Oath". Especially the latter--that thing was masterful.