The Veritas Project series by Frank Perretti
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The Veritas Project series by Frank Perretti
Anybody else read these? Ive read both Hangman's Curse and Nightmare Academy . I became interested in this series after I saw the movie version of Hangman's Curse. After reading both, I must say that they are seriously really good. I couldnt put them down. Nightmare Academy was better IMO. It was just so, so enthralling. So has anyone else read them and what did you think?
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brantelg - Posts: 164
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I read the first in the series simply because I like some of Frank Perretti's work. Actually, I was sincerely hoping for a supernatural twist, so the book left me somewhat dissapointed. It was decent, despite the strawmaning in the science classroom.
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uc pseudonym - Posts: 15506
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Read both, bought the movie. Love Frank Peretti! =3 He's great and puts a nice light on things. 
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Lengai - Posts: 104
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I've read them both. I enjoyed them although the second was technically better.
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"Always seek to do good to one another and to all."
1 Thessalonians 5:15
"Every story must have an ending." - Auron - Final Fantasy X
"A small stone may make a ripple at first, but someday it will be a wave." - Wiegraf - Final Fantasy Tactics
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MasterDias - Posts: 2714
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Yep. Read 'em both. AHngman's curse had me sleeping in my sister's bed for several days. 
But I agree that Nightmare Academy was better. More of a thinking book which is much more my cup o' tea.
But I agree that Nightmare Academy was better. More of a thinking book which is much more my cup o' tea.Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic - Posts: 4918
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Could I receive details about both the second book in the series as well as the movie? From the consistently positive reviews, I am considering pursuing the series further.
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uc pseudonym - Posts: 15506
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Movie? What's the quality like of that? I've not heard of the books, I might have to look them up (I loved 3 out of 4 of Peretti's first books if you start counting from This Present Darkness).
Is this geared toward youth type reading or general Peretti style fiction? (not that it really matters much considering some of the other things I enjoy )
Is this geared toward youth type reading or general Peretti style fiction? (not that it really matters much considering some of the other things I enjoy
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madphilb wrote:Is this geared toward youth type reading or general Peretti style fiction? (not that it really matters much considering some of the other things I enjoy ]
It's geared more toward kids/youth, similar to Peretti's previous Indiana Jones-esque series, The Cooper Kids Adventures...although unlike that series and most of Perretti's works, The Veritas Project has not yet involved any actual supernatural activity.Could I receive details about both the second book in the series as well as the movie? From the consistently positive reviews, I am considering pursuing the series further.
Book description taken from Amazon...
"The Veritas Project team has a new assignment: To find the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of two runaways. When one runaway turns up totally out of his mind and a government agent steps in to take over the case, the Springfield’s continue their own investigation. The twins—Elijah and Elisha—go undercover, posing as runaways. What happens next will keep readers on the edge of their seats as the twins end up in a strange academy where Truth is continually challenged, a gang-like war develops, and Elijah is taken to an ominous mansion from which no one has ever returned. A great thriller with a realistic look at right and wrong."
Anyways, I enjoyed it more than the first one. Nothing supernatural was involved but it did involve more interesting concepts and had more action than Hangman's Curse. And the whole plot and purpose of the entire "academy" was more interesting in general.
I haven't seen the movie so I am unaware as to how good it is or how closely it follows the first book.
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"Always seek to do good to one another and to all."
1 Thessalonians 5:15
"Every story must have an ending." - Auron - Final Fantasy X
"A small stone may make a ripple at first, but someday it will be a wave." - Wiegraf - Final Fantasy Tactics
"Always seek to do good to one another and to all."
1 Thessalonians 5:15
"Every story must have an ending." - Auron - Final Fantasy X
"A small stone may make a ripple at first, but someday it will be a wave." - Wiegraf - Final Fantasy Tactics
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MasterDias - Posts: 2714
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I seriously doubt I will see the movie, but you have interested me enough to see if any public library nearby has the second book in the series.
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uc pseudonym - Posts: 15506
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I'm upset that of all the GOOD peretti books that are begging to have films, this is the first one to receive one (hangman's curse) Gah... It was advertised on "To End All Wars" dvd...
Actually, I have no clue if the book's any good, but it's a children's book, and I've read the cooper kids... If this is anything like that, they really should have done TPD or Oath before this...
My sorta-brother not-in-law (my brother's brother-in-law)was working on a movie version of TPD, but his project bombed and it will likely not be picked up again because they let the studios volley them until there was nothing left to the project...
I hope someone with real talent picks up the Oath...
If this is the same style as the Cooper Kids, I don't really feel like reading it... If it is a little more grown up, then I may pick it up. Not that I have anything against children's books (I'm totally into Harry Potter now) but I'm just not into his children's books...
Actually, I have no clue if the book's any good, but it's a children's book, and I've read the cooper kids... If this is anything like that, they really should have done TPD or Oath before this...
My sorta-brother not-in-law (my brother's brother-in-law)was working on a movie version of TPD, but his project bombed and it will likely not be picked up again because they let the studios volley them until there was nothing left to the project...
I hope someone with real talent picks up the Oath...
If this is the same style as the Cooper Kids, I don't really feel like reading it... If it is a little more grown up, then I may pick it up. Not that I have anything against children's books (I'm totally into Harry Potter now) but I'm just not into his children's books...
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Bobtheduck - Posts: 5867
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Ok, Nightmare Academy is the book that i would suggest you read before you judge them. It is a great intellectual book. The movie for Hangman's Curse is a good flick to watch. Don't lump it before you've tried it.
Also, Nightmare Academy is currently being made into a film as well. Also, The Visitation is being made into a film by the makers of them Veritas Project films. http://www.namesakeentertainment.com/films.htm
Also, Nightmare Academy is currently being made into a film as well. Also, The Visitation is being made into a film by the makers of them Veritas Project films. http://www.namesakeentertainment.com/films.htm
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brantelg - Posts: 164
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uc pseudonym wrote:I seriously doubt I will see the movie, but you have interested me enough to see if any public library nearby has the second book in the series.
Yeah, I wouldn't see the movie if I were you. It was a disappointment,
IMHO, and it really didn't translate the book that well.
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic - Posts: 4918
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I absolutely loooovvveee those books! I read them and then I read them both to my brother. Then later, after I saw Hangman's Curse the movie, I read Hangman's Curse again! I've seen the movie around five times and although it's not the best quality movie, it's pretty darn good! My parents saw it and they liked it, too.
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To serve your turn long after they are gone
And so hold on when there is nothing left in you
Except the Will which says to them: 'Hold on!' ...you'll be a Man, my son!
Rudyard Kipling
Satan, bite the dust!
"You are not who your mistakes say you are; you are not the sum of your failures!"---Rev. Billy Miller
Proverbs 18:24
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