PMellEagle's Full Review: Frank Peretti - Hangman's Curse: Movie Edition
The Veritas Project: Hangman's Curse is apparently the first of a new series by Frank Peretti. I read it as it was a gift from someone who knew I liked Peretti's earlier works, especially "This Present Darkness," and assumed I'd like anything Peretti.
They weren't far from the truth; which is a central theme of the book as well! The Veritas Project refers to a super-secret government project that goes in to help out when things go wrong... bringing a different perspective; namely (gasp) that maybe God's been dissed and His Holy Word and Moral guidance is needed after all!
Yeah, that's why it's a secret Government agency!
The "Project" consists of a family; mom, dad, and twins... brother & sister named Elijah and Elisha (pronounced Aleesha)... and they will infiltrate an area; be it drugs or in this case the suspiscious sickness of several high-school students. Rumor is the "ghost of Abel Frye" is on the loose! Regardless of the incident, the kids infiltrate the school and Mom and Dad are nearby; in this instance, Dad fills in as a custodian at the school.
The twists and turns in the story keep you interested. For a time, you finally believe there is a ghost. Turns out to be less fearsome than a spectre, but just as deadly for a few of the cast of characters!
If you're familiar with Peretti's works; you won't be disappointed... once I got past the fact it was written for teenagers and allowed myself to be imersed in the story, I was fine... If you're not familiar with Peretti's work, this is a fine place to introduce yourself to him!
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