Illusion

A Novel

By: Frank Peretti

Narrated by: Frank Peretti

Length: 18 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

Dane and Mandy, a popular magic act for 40 years, are tragically separated by a car wreck that claims Mandy’s life—or so everyone thinks. Even as Dane mourns and tries to rebuild his life without her, Mandy, supposedly dead, awakes in the present as the19-year-old she was in 1970. Distraught and disoriented in what to her is the future, she is confined to a mental ward until she discovers a magical ability to pass invisibly through time and space to escape. Alone in a strange world, she uses her mysterious powers to eke out a living, performing magic on the streets and in a quaint coffee shop.

Hoping to discover an exciting new talent, Dane ventures into the coffee shop and is transfixed by the magic he sees, illusions that even he, a seasoned professional, cannot explain. But more than anything, he is emotionally devastated by this teenager who has never met him, doesn’t know him, is certainly not in love with him, but is in every respect identical to the young beauty he first met and married some 40 years earlier.

They begin a furtive relationship as mentor and protégée, but even as Dane tries to sort out who she really is, and she tries to understand why she is drawn to him, they are watched by secretive interests who not only possess the answers to Mandy’s powers and misplacement in time but also the roguish ability to decide what will become of her.

Frank Peretti has crafted a rich, rewarding story of love and life, loss and restoration, full of twists and mystery. Exceptionally well written, Illusion will soon prove another Peretti classic.

©2012 Frank Peretti (P)2012 Simon & Schuster

Critic reviews

“Frank Peretti is a master storyteller. His novels stay with you a lifetime, drawing you closer to God and the truth in His word.” (Karen Kingsbury, New York Times best-selling author)

"Frank Peretti kicked open the doors that all of us Christian novelists are passing through today. We owe him a huge debt." (Jerry B. Jenkins, author, The Left Behind Series)

"Frank Peretti may just be the master storyteller of our time - using modern metaphors and fresh images, this remarkable writer helps us visualize the unseen world in ways we never quite pictured before." (Joni Eareckson Tada)

Interesting Concept.

I really enjoyed the book. I've enjoyed a few of Peretti's novels. This one had a very interesting concept.

Captivating

I have always enjoyed Frank Peretti's novels, but this was something unique. I found I could not stop listening to it, always wanting to figure out what was going on and what would happen next. It's very well written, and Mr.Peretti does a fabulous job narrating it. I highly recommend!

wow!

Awesome story! Brilliant! Emotional! Suspenseful! Terrifying! Triumphant! A magnificent love story! I highly recommend it!

Wow what a story.

This story will keep you on the edge of the seat!!!!
Awesome and Entertaining. With a few reference to God.

Great story, could be shorter

The storyline is intriguing. The main characters drawn you in and make you root for them. However there are many times when the same details are rehearsed over and over. Midway through the book you wonder when it will end and then you get to the ending and eh. This is not my favorite Peretti offering but it was worth a listen.

Engaging Story

Would you consider the audio edition of Illusion to be better than the print version?

I didn't read the print verson

What does Frank Peretti bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I found his reading of the book engaging and easy to listen to.

Really enjoyed!

Would you consider the audio edition of Illusion to be better than the print version?

I didn't read the print version

Any additional comments?

Have enjoyed Peretti for years and this book did not disappoint.

Good story

The story is really good overall. Started a little slow, but was very entertaining overall.

An exciting, enthralling story of love and illusion

I just listened to this for the second time and enjoyed it as much as the first. Frank Peretti is a great story teller and weaves a story that will keep you engaged for hours and hours as you are swept into the world he created full of mystery and wonder.

Excellent

Peretti is a fantastic writer and this book is no exception. A very fun story that keeps you engaged the whole time. Recommend for sure!