Christian Fiction Reviews by Christian Authors
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 →
An Ever After Summer: A Contemporary Fairy Tale Retelling by Toni ShilohSeries: a standalonePublisher: Barbour Fiction on January 1, 2023 REVIEW BY VERA DAY This novella is a Beauty and the Beast retelling with a contemporary setting and modern, believable characters with real-life dreams and obstacles. Bell is an expert in book restoration. She flies... Continue Reading →
The Teacup Conspiracy by Jackie ZackSeries: a standalonePublisher: self-published on March 25, 2021 REVIEW BY VERA DAY This is a Christian cozy mystery/romance. Gia is a young widow and the main character. She’s kind, forgiving, loving, and patient. She’s also very creative in both furniture refinishing and business entrepreneurship. I enjoyed cheering her on. We... Continue Reading →
Barking up the Wrong Tree by Janice ThompsonSeries: Book three in the Gone to the Dogs mystery series by Thompson and Y’BarboPublisher: Barbour Fiction on January 1, 2023 REVIEW BY VERA DAY This is the third book in the Gone to the Dogs mystery series, but it works perfectly well as a standalone. There are... Continue Reading →
Too Dead for His Britches by Riley BlakeSeries: Book one in A Christian Women’s Book Club Mystery seriesPublisher: Self-published on January 26, 2023 REVIEW BY VERA DAY Walkmans and shoulder pads, corded phones and mullets. Author Riley Blake takes us back to the 1980s in this hilarious Christian cozy mystery novella set in small-town Tennessee.... Continue Reading →
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