This Present Darkness by Frank E. Perettirating: 4 of 5 stars
Peretti really hooked me with this one. I read and read all weekend until it was done.
This is the story of the small town of Ashton, secretly under the control of a demonic horde. Unbeknownst to one another, Marshall Hogan, the owner and editor of the local newspaper, and Hank Busche, new pastor of a small church, slowly uncover the hideous secrets of the town.
All characters are largely unaware, save for brief encounters, of the details of the battle between angels and demons on the spiritual plane constantly taking place around them.
Although the massive conspiracy theory was implausible and the exorcism a bit overdone, it stood up as a suspenseful work and a fascinating illustration of spiritual warfare.
I would recommend slogging through the first thirty pages or so if you're a stickler for writing style--it's worth it to get to the main story, at which point Peretti finally learns the word "said" and tones down the cliche descriptions of people.
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