Christian Fiction Reviews by Christian Authors
A Trial of Innocents by Michael SwigerSeries: Book 1 of 2Publisher: Independent on December 8, 2020 REVIEW BY GWEN M. PLANO A Trial of Innocents by Michael Swiger is a Christian suspense novel involving multiple crimes. The tension is palpable throughout. The “good guys” and “bad guys” stretch across the legal terrain and into the... Continue Reading →
Prophet: A Novel by Frank Peretti Series: a standalone Publisher: Howard Books on February 14, 2012 REVIEW BY STACI TROILO Prophet is a Christian mystery/suspense novel told from the perspectives of several characters. The titular character is John Barrett Jr., a news anchor whose father's protest causes him embarrassment during the coverage of a political... 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 →
Her Hope Discovered by Cynthia HerronSeries: Welcome to Ruby, book 1Publisher: Mountain Brook Ink, 2018 REVIEW BY VERA DAY Her Hope Discovered is a contemporary romance set in a small town in the Ozarks. Charla is a big city woman fresh to Ruby, Missouri, and Sam is a handsome carpenter and a widower. Both characters... Continue Reading →
I Am In Here by Creston MapesSeries: a standalonePublisher: Rooftop Press on September 2, 2022 REVIEW BY GWEN M. PLANO I Am In Here by Creston Mapes is a Christian suspense thriller. Riveting and fast-paced, the book dives into themes close to the heart through a family broken by devastating circumstances. The story held my... Continue Reading →
The Undoing of Saint Silvanus by Beth Moore Series: a standalone Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers on September 20, 2016 REVIEW BY STACI TROILO The Undoing of Saint Silvanus is listed as a Christian woman's fiction novel, but it also falls squarely into the mystery/suspense sub-genre of Christian lit. It is a dual timeline novel. The... 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 →
Redemption: A Father’s Fatal Decision by Gwen M. PlanoSeries: a standalone bookPublisher: Fresh Ink Group on February 21, 2023 REVIEW BY VERA DAY Redemption is a Christian suspense novel featuring adult sister and brother, Lisa and Trace. Their hateful father has died. The siblings must untangle the mystery surrounding Dad’s life because the bad guys... Continue Reading →
Dog Days of Summer by Kathleen Y’BarboSeries: Book 2 in the Gone to the Dogs mystery seriesPublisher: Barbour Fiction on October 1, 2022 REVIEW BY VERA DAY This is a cozy mystery set in small-town Texas and featuring Trina, a country music star. (Trina is based loosely on Miranda Lambert!) There are dogs, too, lots... Continue Reading →
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