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The Oath

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  • 1995 first published
  • 560 pages
  • ★ 4.8 (6 ratings)
  • 17 editions
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Frank E. Peretti's The Oath (1995) is a horror and dragon fantasy novel. Much of the action takes place in Pacific Northwest. It deals with dragons, christian life and religious.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 49 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 17 editions.

It runs to roughly 560 pages — 10–11 hours of reading at an average pace.

About The Oath

Something evil is at work in Hyde River, an isolated mining town in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Under the cover of darkness, a predator strikes without warning―taking life in the most chilling and savage fashion. The community of Hyde River watches in terror as residents suddenly vanish. Yet, the more locals are pressed for information, the more they close ranks, sworn to secrecy by their forefathers’ hidden sins. Only when Hyde River’s secrets are exposed is the true extent of the danger fully revealed. What the town discovers is something far more deadly than anything they’d imagined. Something that doesn’t just stalk its victims, but has the power to turn hearts black with decay as it slowly fills their souls with darkness.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Subjects

  • Dragons
  • Suspense
  • Thrillers
  • Suspense thrillers
  • Christian life
  • Horror
  • Religious
  • Mystery & detective

Quick answers

Who wrote The Oath?

The Oath was written by Frank E. Peretti and first published in 1995.

What genre is The Oath?

It is usually shelved as Horror and Dragon Fiction.

How long is The Oath?

The median edition has 560 pages, about 10–11 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Oath?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Eyes of the Dragon, Eaters of the Dead and The Hobbit.

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