Christian Fiction Reviews by Christian Authors
Submerged by Dani PettreySeries: Alaskan Courage SeriesPublisher: Betthany House Publishers on May 1, 2012 REVIEW BY STACI TROILO I stumbled across this author’s body of work when her name was listed as a member of a panel of writers, all of whom write Christian fiction. She was one of two who wrote mystery/suspense, and as... Continue Reading →
Playing Saint by Zachary BartelsSeries: Book 1 of 2Publisher: Thomas Nelson (October 14, 2014)NOTE: Although this book isn't listed as part of a series, a sequel All Souls Day was released in October 2017 by a different publisher, Gut Check Press Review by Mae Clair Did you ever pick up a book that was so... Continue Reading →
But There Were Signs by Georgia Curtis LingSeries: NA/StandalonePublisher: Georgia Curtis Ling on September 4, 2025 REVIEW BY STACI TROILO I was looking for a new-to-me Christian suspense author and stumbled upon this standalone novel by Georgia Curtis Ling. While not what I expected, I enjoyed it very much. I gravitate toward mysteries because I... Continue Reading →
The Cottage on Ghost Lane by Christy Barritt Series: The Beach House Mystery SeriesPublisher: River Heights on July 1, 2021 REVIEW BY STACI TROILO The Cottage on Ghost Lane by Christy Barritt is the first in a four-book Christian romantic suspense series (The Beach House Mystery Series). I believe these works all stand on their... Continue Reading →
SAPPHIRE ISLAND BY CRESTON MAPESSERIES: A STANDALONEPUBLISHER: ROOFTOP PRESS (May 25, 2026)REVIEW BY GWEN M. PLANO Creston Mapes' latest suspense novel, Sapphire Island, takes readers to a location off the coast of Florida and into the lives of those living in a tiny island town. The characters seem familiar in their ordinary lives, but just... Continue Reading →
The Next War byAmir Tsarfati and Steve YoungSeries: Book 1 of the Nir Tavor Tribulation SeriesPublisher: Ten Peaks PressPublication Date: May 5, 2026Review by Mae Clair Having read the entire Nir Tavor Mossad Thriller Series, I couldn’t wait to start this new series, featuring characters I’ve grown to love. For clarification, Mossad is Israel's national... Continue Reading →
The Girl Upstairs by Jessica R. Patch Series: NA (stand alone)Publisher: Love Inspired Trade on April 28, 2026 REVIEW BY STACI TROILO Christian suspense is among my favorite types of books to read, and Jessica R. Patch is one of my favorite authors in the genre, so I was excited to read this novel. I’m... Continue Reading →
Riptide by Chad Robichaux and Jack Stewart Series: Silent Horizons SeriesPublisher: Tyndale Fiction on May 12, 2026 REVIEW BY STACI TROILO If secret cabals, political machinations, and clandestine off-book missions in various locations around the world spark your interest, you’ll want to read this novel. Authors Chad Robichaux and Jack Stewart—each with impressive records of... Continue Reading →
Unintended Detour by D.L. Wood Series: The Unintended SeriesPublisher: Silverglass Press on October 21, 2021 REVIEW BY STACI TROILO Unintended Detour is the final installment of D.L. Wood’s Unintended trilogy. This Christian thriller combines elements of mystery, suspense, and family drama to create a dynamic novel that kept me captivated from the first word to... Continue Reading →
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