18 books like The edge of darkness

What to read after The edge of darkness — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

Babylon rising Tim F. LaHaye · 2003 · ★ 4.2 · 398p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Michael Murphy, a field archaeologist and scholar of biblical prophecy, embarks on a quest that takes him to Mt. Ararat in search of Noah's Ark, an expedition that leads to dramatic discoveries about the Bible's prophecies. Shares: Religious - General, Fiction - Religious, Archaeologists, Christian Fiction

Babylon Rising Tim F. LaHaye · 2003 · ★ 3.1 · 400p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Michael Murphy is a scholar of Biblical prophecy, but not the sedate and tweedy kind. Murphy is a field archaeologist who defies danger to fearlessly hunt down and authenticate ancient artifacts from Biblical times. His latest discovery is his most amazing—but it will send him hurtling from a life of excavation and revelations to a confrontation with the forces of the greatest evil. For the… Shares: Archaeologists, Christian Fiction, Adventure, Thriller

Nazaŕin Benito Pérez Galdós · 1895 · 200p · ≈ 6h · Challenging A novel written in 1895 on a defrocked Spanish priest who takes to the road with two prostitutes. On the way he meets all kinds of rogues, but remains convinced of man's innate goodness. Shares: Religious - General, Fiction - Religious, Christian Fiction

Facing the Giants Eric Wilson · 2007 · 336p · ≈ 11h · Moderate IT’S BEEN SIX YEARS without a winning season and Coach Grant Taylor's job is on the line. Unless the Shiloh Christian Eagles turn things around—and fast—he's history. Unfortunately, their leading scorer has just left for a rival school and the team has lost its drive. The pressure is on. On the home front, things aren't much better for Grant. His house is falling apart. His old clunker of a car… Shares: Fiction - Religious, Christian Fiction

Prophet Frank E. Peretti · 1992 · ★ 4.0 · 416p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Now in ebook, a classic from bestselling author Frank Peretti about a TV anchorman whose life is turned upside down as he starts hearing voices and discovers supernatural forces at play. John Barrett, popular anchorman, finds himself suddenly lost in the comfortable world he thought he understood. His producer seems to be hiding something big and lying to cover her tracks. His father’s… Shares: Christian Fiction, Thriller

Bella Maura Dawn Dyson · 2010 · 316p · ≈ 10h · Moderate [link text][1] [1]: http://www.dawndyson.com Shares: Christian Fiction, Thriller

The City of Fire Grace Livingston Hill · 1922 · ★ 4.5 · 270p · ≈ 9h · Challenging Lynn Severn, beautiful daughter of a small town minister, is deeply troubled by the barrier which has come between her and her former playmate, Mark Carter. Shares: Christian Fiction

Learning Karen Kingsbury · 2011 · ★ 4.3 · 343p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Featuring members of the popular Baxter family. Learning, book 2 in the Bailey Flanigan series, picks up where Leaving ended. Bailey Flanigan and Cody Coleman are not only separated by physical distance, they are also faced with great emotional distance. While Bailey grows closer to her dream to be an actress and dancer in New York, Cody coaches a small high school football team, on and off the… Shares: Christian Fiction

The nemesis of faith James Anthony Froude · 1849 · 227p · ≈ 7h · Challenging Originally published in 1849, this book is highly significant for its autobiographical content. Refreshing in its honesty, it presents a sincere and emotional account of the spiritual turmoil faced by 19th century thinkers. Froude is at his best here with his powerful and stirring narrative. Thought-provoking! Shares: Christian Fiction

The Witness Grace Livingston Hill · 1980 · ★ 4.2 · 276p · ≈ 9h · Moderate A witness is someone who has first-hand knowledge of something, such as a crime or wedding, and usually by seeing it. Shares: Christian Fiction

A new name Grace Livingston Hill · 1925 · ★ 4.1 · 303p · ≈ 10h · Challenging A new name in a new town is all that wealthy Murray Van Rensselaer needs after he thinks he's killed his childhood friend in a car accident. Confused and afraid, Murray flees, determined to erase his past with a fresh start. When, miles from his home, Murray is mistakenly assumed to be the new young banker arriving in town, not even he believes that assuming a new identity could be this easy. But… Shares: Christian Fiction

The angel of his presence Grace Livingston Hill · 1902 · ★ 4.2 · 98p · ≈ 3h · Challenging Those piercing eyes! From the painting over the mantel they seemed to look into his very soul. They followed him as he paced around the room, trying to escape the penetrating gaze. John Wentworth Stanley possessed every advantage that wealth, culture, foreign travel, education, and sophisticated society could provide. During his travels abroad he had shaken off the boyish faith and religious… Shares: Christian Fiction

The white flower Grace Livingston Hill · 1927 · ★ 4.3 · 320p · ≈ 10h · Challenging Lovely, flame-haired Rachel Rainsford thinks she is on her way to take a job in Chicago. Then she discovers that her new employer is a criminal who actually plans to sell her as a "companion" to a wealthy and unscrupulous businessman. Even worse, through a series of lies, the two men have made sure no one on board the train will help Rachel escape. Friendless and penniless, Rachel seems… Shares: Christian Fiction

A Skeleton in God's Closet Paul L. Maier · 1900 · ★ 4.0 · 344p · ≈ 11h · Challenging Dr. Jonathan Weber, Harvard professor and biblical scholar, is looking forward to his sabbatical year on an archaeological dig in Israel. But a spectacular find that seems to be an archaeologist’s dream-come-true becomes a nightmare that many fear will be the death rattle of Christianity. Carefully researched and compellingly written, A Skeleton in God’s Closet explores the tension between faith… Shares: Archaeologists, Christian Fiction

The Jewel of Seven Stars Bram Stoker · 1902 · ★ 3.4 · 210p · ≈ 7h · Challenging This dark fantasy Bram Stoker book is full of suspense. Set in ancient Egypt, it will keep you on the edge of your seat with a twist Please Note: This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. This eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year.at the end. A must for Bram Stoker fans. Shares: Archaeologists, Thriller

Year Zero Jeff Long · 2002 · ★ 3.6 · 406p · ≈ 13h · Moderate An archaeological manhunt is raging in the holy land -- a hunt for the historical Jesus. For Nathan Lee Swift, a young American field researcher and expectant father, the line between noble discovery and the plunder of ruins is sacred -- until the night he crosses it. At a Roman landfill beneath the crucifixion grounds known as Golgotha, Nathan Lee yields to his professor's greed and turns common… Shares: Archaeologists, Christian Fiction, Thriller

A daily rate Grace Livingston Hill · 1981 · ★ 4.2 · 351p · ≈ 11h · Moderate A young woman has to leave her dear aunt who raised her and go to work in the big city. She experiences first-hand the problems of the poor working class, and then learns that she may be able to help some of them. Shares: Christian Fiction

Secrets Robin Jones Gunn · 1994 · ★ 4.5 · 263p · ≈ 8h · Moderate The first book in the Glenbrooke Series, Jessica ran from her past...but can she hide from love?Jessica Morgan wants desperately to forget the past and begin a new life. She chooses a small, peaceful town tucked away in Oregon’s Willamette Valley as the place to start over—Glenbrooke. Once there, Jessica conceals her identity from the intriguing personalities she meets—including the compassionate… Shares: Christian Fiction

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