Review & Giveaway: Illusion by Frank Peretti

Illusion by Frank Peretti

Howard Books ~ 2012

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About the book:

Dane and Mandy, a popular magic act for forty 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 the nineteen-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 forty 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.

My rating:

My thoughts:


Since Illusion is only the second book I've read by Frank Peretti - the first being House which he co-wrote with Ted Dekker - I'm not that familiar with his writing, although many of his books I plan on reading.

I found the story to be very interesting and while a few things were confusing, it was still enjoyable! I think Mandy's character was really funny at times - especially when talking about computers, cell phones, etc.

There are a lot of magic tricks and illusions in Illusion and I found most of them interesting! Without giving away part of the story, I will say that what one character did in this story I didn't expect - it was a real sacrifice and made my opinion of him rise!

I probably would have given this 4 stars, except "Oh, My ***" and other similar things were said multiple times - didn't like that.

There were a few times I found myself not that into the story - it was interesting throughout, but I could set it down easily and not be anxiously awaiting to continue. That said, there were times that it was super suspenseful and I loved that part of the story!

Overall, Illusion was a great read that I enjoyed - I plan on reading more of Frank Peretti's novels in the future.

*I received this book for free for my review. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.*

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