Christian Fiction Reviews by Christian Authors
The Ark and the Dove by Jill Eileen SmithSeries: A Standalone Publisher: Revell (February 27, 2024)Review by Mae Clair I pre-ordered this book the moment I saw it become available. I’m a huge fan of the author and was delighted she undertook the story of Noah. I have longed to read a novel on his life, with... Continue Reading →
I, Saul by Jerry B. Jenkins (with James S. MacDonald)Series: A Standalone (see note at end of review)Publisher: Worthy Books (August 27, 2013)Review by Mae Clair Jerry B. Jenkins has written so many books I’ve loved, it doesn’t surprise me to find another—if older—title. I, Saul is a dual-time line thriller/suspense novel that straddles modern day and... Continue Reading →
Operation Joktan by Amir Tsarfati and Steve YohnSeries: A Nir Tavor Mossad Thriller (Book 1)Publisher: Harvest Prophecy (November 16, 2021) Review by Mae Clair I first discovered Amir Tsarfati through his non-fiction books, and non-profit ministry, Behold Israel (both of which I highly recommend exploring. I’m an avid follower of each). Operation Joktan is the... Continue Reading →
The Moonlight School by Suzanne Woods FisherSeries: A StandalonePublisher: Revel (February 2, 2021) Review by Mae Clair I have a fondness for stories set in Appalachia. The setting is always so rich and the characters wonderfully authentic. In this case, the year—1911—adds to the vibrancy of the novel. I was unfamiliar with Cora Wilson Stewart prior to... Continue Reading →
The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater by Jaime Jo WrightSeries: A standalonePublisher: Bethany House Publishers (October 10, 2023)Review by Mae ClairJaime Jo Wright is one of my auto-buy authors, so I pre-ordered The Lost Boys of Barlowe Theater the moment it became available. I loved the cover so much, I bought both the Kindle and... Continue Reading →
I Never Knew You by Patrick HigginsSeries: A standalonePublisher: Indie Release (September 3, 2020) Review by Mae Clair This is one of the harder reviews I’ve had to write. My thoughts and feelings are all over the place about this book. Even as I type, I’m not sure what my rating will be by the... Continue Reading →
The Deliverer by Linda Rios BrookSeries: Book Two of The Reluctant Demon DiariesPublisher: Realms (August 29, 2011)Review by Mae Clair Let me start by saying I don’t usually buy books where Satan is a character, but I picked this one up for $2.97 at a book sale. I was intrigued because the bulk of the... Continue Reading →
The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch AlbomStandalone NovelPublisher: Harper (November 2, 2021)REVIEW BY MAE CLAIR This book popped up in my suggested reading list, and after digesting the blurb, I couldn’t resist. Toss in the fact the author is well known for numerous NYT bestsellers and there was no question I would one-click. I’ve... Continue Reading →
Love Amid the Ashes by Mesu AndrewsSeries: Book 1 of Treasures of His LovePublisher: Revell (March 1, 2011) REVIEW BY MAE CLAIR I love just about anything Mesu Andrew writes but was hesitant to read this because she uses Job as a central character. I had already read the following three books in the series,... Continue Reading →
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