The Oath by Frank E. Peretti

The Oath

Frank E. Peretti

656 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction horror dark mysterious tense fast-paced

Description

An ancient sin. A long forgotten oath. A town with a deadly secret. Something sinister is at work in Hyde River, an isolated mining town in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Something evil. Under the cover of darkness, a predator strikes wit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 648 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 60%
tense 60%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
hopeful 40%
reflective 40%
emotional 20%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.78

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