Frank Peretti has published 16 novels, 2 novellas, 1 non-fiction book, 8 children's books and 3 other books, beginning with This Present Darkness (1986). The latest is Infestation (2015).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Frank Peretti
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This Present Darkness
Frank Peretti's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Piercing the Darkness
One of the most-read, at about 458 pages.
Newest
Infestation
Published 2015.
Standalone novels in order
This Present Darkness (1986)
Piercing the Darkness (1988)
Prophet (1992)
The Oath (1995)
Cooper Kids Adventure Series (1997)
This Present Darkness/Piercing the Darkness (1997)
The Visitation (1999)
Wild and Wacky Totally True Bible Stories (2002)
Nightmare Academy (Jul 2002)
Hangman's Curse (2003)
No More Bullies (2003)
Cooper Kids Adventure Series Set (2004)
Monster (2005)
House (2006), with Ted Dekker
Illusion (2012)
Frank Peretti Collection (2015)
Novellas in order
Tilly (1988)
Infestation (2015)
Non-fiction in order
The Wounded Spirit (2000)
Children's books in order
Las Tumbas De Anac (1987)
Trapped at the Bottom of the Sea (1988)
Escape from the Island of Aquarius (Cooper Kids Adventures) (1990)
The Door in the Dragon's Throat (1990)
The Deadly Curse of Toco-Rey (1996)
The Legend of Annie Murphy (1996)
The Secret of the Desert Stone (1996)
Mayday at Two Thousand Five Hundred (1998)
Other books in order
No More Victims (2000)
Frank Peretti, Two Best-Selling Thrillers (2009)
The Best of Frank Peretti Live! (2009)
Film and TV adaptations
- Hangman's Curse (2003)Film · from Hangman's Curse
- House (2008)Film · from House
About Frank Peretti
Frank Edward Peretti is a New York Times best-selling author of Christian fiction, whose novels primarily focus on the supernatural and spiritual warfare. As of 2012, his works have sold over 15 million copies worldwide. He has been described by The New York Times as creating the Christian thriller genre. Peretti is best known for his novels This Present Darkness (1986) and Piercing the Darkness (1989). Peretti has held ministry credentials with the Assemblies of God, and formerly played the banjo in a bluegrass band called Northern Cross. He now lives in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with his wife, Barbara.
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Frank Peretti FAQ
- How many books has Frank Peretti written?
- Frank Peretti has published 16 novels, 2 novellas, 1 non-fiction book, 8 children's books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frank Peretti's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with This Present Darkness.
- What is Frank Peretti's latest book?
- Infestation (2015).
- What is Frank Peretti's most famous book?
- This Present Darkness (1986) is Frank Peretti's most widely read book.
- Which Frank Peretti books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Hangman's Curse (film, 2003) and House (film, 2008).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.