18 books like This Present Darkness

What to read after This Present Darkness — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

Lineage of Grace Francine Rivers · 2003 · ★ 4.5 · 560p · ≈ 18h · Moderate Stories about 5 Women whom God chose. Tamar, Esther, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. Each woman's story includes a 6 part Bible study perfect for personal study or group discussion. Shares: American Christian fiction, Christian Fiction

Plain pursuit Beth Wiseman · 2009 · ★ 4.5 A reporter's vacation lands her between Amish tradition and the battle for a young boy's life in this "touching, heartwarming story" (Kathleen Fuller, author of A Man of His Word)."Beth had me sucking into the story from page one. Her Amish descriptions are dead-on accurate, and her characters are real and engaging. You will love Plain Pursuit. . . ." —Amy Clipton, bestselling author of A Gift of… Shares: American Christian fiction, Christian Fiction

The final beast Frederick Buechner · 1965 · ★ 4.0 · 276p · ≈ 9h · Moderate A young widowed minister's actions are misconstrued when he leaves his parish, seemingly because he is in search of a wild young matron in his congregation. Shares: Clergy, Christian Fiction

Delilah Shelia M. Goss · 2011 · ★ 4.9 · 346p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Thirty and fine, Samson Judges is preacher of the Peaceful Rest Missionary Baptist Church . He's beloved by his congregation, but temptation is about to strike in the form of divalicious beauty Delilah, and only the Good Lord knows if Samson will be able to keep his head on straight with her. Especially considering he's about to be married to Julia Rivers. Julia helped shape Samson into the man… Shares: Clergy, Christian Fiction

A new song Jan Karon · 1999 · 400p · ≈ 13h · Moderate In the fifth novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Jan Karon's beloved series, fans old and new will discover that when it comes to Mitford, absence only make the heart grow fonder...Mitford’s longtime Episcopal priest, Father Tim, has retired. But new challenges and adventures await when he agrees to serve as interim minister of a small church on Whitecap Island. He and his wife,… Shares: American Christian fiction, Clergy, Christian Fiction

Partners Grace Livingston Hill · 1980 · ★ 4.9 · 355p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Two lonely young people join together in saving a life and learning to love. Without friends or family, young Dale Hathaway relied on faith to brighten the lonely boarding house existence that had become her life. Pursued by unwanted lovers, Dale longed for a real home and a man she could love. Then one night an abandoned baby on her doorstep showed the way to a partnership guaranteed to last… Shares: Journalists, Christian Fiction

A light in the window Jan Karon · 1995 · ★ 4.5 · 382p · ≈ 12h · Moderate This book is filled with the miracles and mysteries of everyday life. And the affirmation of what some of us already know: Life in a small town is rarely quiet. And absolutely never boring. Shares: American Christian fiction, Clergy, Christian Fiction

The Brethren Beverly Lewis · 2006 · ★ 4.2 · 429p · ≈ 14h · Moderate The stirring conclusion to Annie's People, by New York Times bestselling author Beverly Lewis. Annie Zook, the Amish preacher's daughter, is caught between two worlds. Living with shunned friend Esther, Annie longs to return to her forbidden art and the idyllic days spent with Englisher Ben Martin, before her father ordered her never to see him again. Stunned when family secrets come to light,… Shares: American Christian fiction, Christian Fiction

Selected Tales and Sketches Nathaniel Hawthorne · 1900 · 356p · ≈ 11h · Challenging Shares: Satanism, Clergy Shares: Satanism, Clergy

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

Glamorous powers Susan Howatch · 1988 · ★ 4.2 · 517p · ≈ 17h · Moderate Une visite attendue au roman ##Les belles apparences## et forme le deuxième tome d'une série romanesque inspirée par la pensé religieuse de William Ralph Inge. [SDM]. Shares: Clergy, Christian Fiction

Passiontide Brian E. Pearson · 2002 · 278p · ≈ 9h · Moderate David, an Anglican parish priest, has no way of knowing that his place in the world is about to be shaken irrevocably. He will be flung headlong into a journey of discovery that leads him to Canada's rugged West Coast, a journey of loss and deliverance long overdue.There, in the midst of a spirited pioneer people, David veers into the tangled realms of love and passion, and stares even into the… Shares: Clergy, Christian Fiction

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