The Oath by Frank Peretti

When a man is found savagely killed near the remote mining town of Hyde River, the locals close ranks and whisper of a dark presence that has haunted the area for generations. Investigating the death, Steve Benson discovers a town bound by a terrifying secret — an ancient evil sealed by an oath of silence. As the darkness spreads and faith is tested, he must uncover the truth before it consumes everything he loves.

Gripping, allegorical, and deeply unsettling, The Oath is Frank Peretti’s masterwork — a chilling exploration of sin, fear, and redemption wrapped in the pulse of supernatural suspense.