The Mind Pirates

Harbingers #10

by Frank E. Peretti

The Harbingers team must overcome the ruthless scheming of an evil, hidden nemesis as they investigate bizarre visions and memories of a murder, a kidnapping by 17th-century pirates, and an earring with mysterious powers.

Genres: Christian Fiction, Fiction, Christian, Science Fiction

384 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2017

About the author

Frank E. Peretti is an American author whose work transformed the landscape of contemporary Christian fiction by introducing suspense, supernatural conflict, and spiritual warfare into mainstream religious storytelling. Widely regarded as a pioneer of the Christian thriller genre, he achieved international recognition with the bestselling novels This Present Darkness (1986) and Piercing the Darkness (1989), books that captivated millions of readers and helped redefine the possibilities of faith-based fiction. His novels combine fast-paced storytelling with biblical themes, presenting unseen battles between angels and demons alongside the everyday struggles of ordinary people. Over the course of his career, Peretti's books have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and have been translated into dozens of languages, making him one of the most influential Christian novelists of his generation. Born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, and raised primarily in Seattle, Washington, Peretti overcame a difficult childhood marked by a facial tumor that impaired his speech until corrective surgery and therapy allowed him to communicate more freely. Those early experiences of isolation, ridicule, and perseverance later inspired both his memoir The Wounded Spirit and his lifelong concern for children facing bullying. Before becoming a full-time writer, he studied English, filmmaking, and screenwriting, worked various jobs, performed with a bluegrass band, and served alongside his father in pastoral ministry within the Assemblies of God. His experience teaching children at church camps rekindled his passion for storytelling and ultimately led him toward writing. After publishing the children's adventure novel The Door in the Dragon's Throat, Peretti experienced a breakthrough with This Present Darkness, a manuscript rejected by numerous publishers before becoming an extraordinary bestseller through enthusiastic reader recommendations. He continued his success with novels including The Oath, The Visitation, Monster, Illusion, and the popular Veritas Project series for younger readers. Several of his works have also been adapted into films, including Hangman's Curse, The Visitation, and House, the latter co-written with fellow novelist Ted Dekker. In addition to fiction, Peretti has written memoirs and nonfiction books addressing bullying, personal healing, and Christian living. His writing is distinguished by its vivid portrayal of spiritual warfare, moral conflict, redemption, and the enduring struggle between good and evil. While many readers praise his compelling narratives and imaginative vision, his theological interpretations have also generated discussion and criticism within Christian circles, particularly regarding the depiction of angels, demons, and supernatural conflict. Nevertheless, his influence on Christian publishing remains profound. Many authors and commentators credit Peretti with opening the door for a new generation of Christian suspense and speculative fiction, while scholars have noted the lasting cultural impact of his novels on evangelical readers and modern religious literature. Through his storytelling, Peretti established a distinctive literary voice that continues to inspire readers seeking fiction that combines suspense, faith, and the supernatural.

Reviews

[Ian]

It took me a little while to get into this one. Andi's mind had been taken over by pirates and then she and the Professor get kidnapped by … pirates. Our fearless team continue their global adventure, this episode we see them in the Caribbean. Unlike most of the other episodes we get different perspectives from two different groups: the Professor's birds-eye view of his predicament as a captive on a pirate ship with Andi who has something locked in her brain the pirates desperately want.

The three others: Brenda, Tank and Daniel seek to find them which takes them eventually to Florida.

After the initial struggle the pieces begin to come together and the action ramps up as The Professor and Andi strive to use their respective strengths to get themselves away from the captors. The technology that underpins the story is pretty cool and adds intrigue to the suspense.

The ending was a little soft but it's clear we're getting closer to solving the riddle of The Gate.

[CindyHunt]

Aye mates, a great adventure is in store for you!

I have read a lot of Frank Peretti's other books and have never been disappointed, and this episode in the series is no different. I have been pleased with each of the books so far in the way each author stays true to each of the characters personalities. This was a fast paced book that I didn't want to put down, just like all the previous books. I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series.

[Bas van Driel]

Boring story.

[Lynn Lohr]

The Mind pirates

This series is exciting. I like how they build the characters. It makes the mystery and the story line one you can’t wait for the next addition.

[Teresa]

Tsk, tsk. .

[Brett Brockett]

Good series

I’ve enjoyed each author’s take and the personalities of each character. More enjoyment to come! I recommend the series for the thought provoking

[Rodney Hall]

I usually love Peretti, but had trouble getting into this one. Not sure why.

[Nicole Ray]

The line between fiction to reality is getting harder to read

[Glenn]

This was the first book in the series I had read... It might have helped if I had know the characters, but not much... I found the pace of the book slow and the story uninteresting. I was very excited to find another book written by Frank Peretti as I have enjoyed all his other books - but this book for me was a huge disappointment.

[Andy Addis]

Really enjoyed it!

I have really enjoyed this entire series and this book was no exception. I love that we are already familiar with all the characters.