The Visitation

The Visitation is a 1999 Christian novel by Frank E. Peretti. The book deals with demonic encounters with the people of the farming town of Antioch, Washington. Issues covered in the book include demons disguised as angels, "name it, claim it" idealogy, false Christs, a pastor regaining his lost faith, and sightings of Christ and the Virgin Mary.

Plot summary

The book is written from the viewpoint of Travis Jordan, former pastor of the Antioch Community Church. Jordan lost his faith in God after the death of his wife, Marian, due to lung cancer. However, Jordan's life takes a turn after the appearance of a young man named Brandon Nichols, who bears a striking resemblance to Jesus. Soon, alleged appearances of Christ appear in the clouds, and people come flocking to the local Catholic church to view the weeping crucifix that is reported to have healing powers. Brandon heals several people of their lifelong ailments, including two Vietnam veterans. It isn't long before people come from all over the state to see Brandon Nichols and have him heal them of their various ailments and diseases.

However, soon things begin to take a turn for the worse.