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 →
Rain by Dana McNeelySeries: Book 1 of Whispers in the WindPublisher: Mountain Brook Ink on March 5, 2021 REVIEW BY VERA DAY I’ve always been scared of Biblical fiction. All those thee’s and thou’s make it too much work to read the story. (Silly me, Biblical fiction doesn’t mean stories written in King James English.)... 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 →
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 →
CARBON-14 The Shroud of Turin by R.A. Williams Series: Book 1 of 4 in the Amari Johnston Novels Publisher: Fall Haven Press on September 18, 2017 REVIEW BY GWEN M. PLANO This is the second book I’ve read by R.A. Williams, and I wasn’t disappointed. CARBON-14: The Shroud of Turin is a fast-paced Christian suspense... Continue Reading →
In Feast or Famine by Mesu AndrewsSeries: Book 2 of The Egyptian ChroniclesPublisher: WaterBrook (May 9, 2023) REVIEW BY MAE CLAIR I preordered this book the moment it became available and couldn’t wait to dive into the pages. The story of Joseph ranks as my personal favorite in the Old Testament, yet surprisingly, not many... Continue Reading →
The Chosen: I Have Called You By Name by Jerry B. JenkinsSeries: Book One in The Chosen SeriesPublisher: Broadstreet Publishing Group, LLC on October 4, 2022 REVIEW BY MAE CLAIR If you are unfamiliar with The Chosen, you're missing out on a phenomena that is sweeping the globe. A crowd-funded series based on the gospels,... Continue Reading →
Pearl in the Sand by Tessa AfsharSeries: a standalonePublisher: Moody Publishers, 10th Anniversary Edition on October 6, 2020 REVIEW BY MAE CLAIR Despite this being a 10th anniversary release, I was previously unfamiliar with Pearl in the Sand. To say I was mesmerized is an understatement. The story is heartfelt and moving, beautifully portraying the... Continue Reading →
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