Christian Fiction Reviews by Christian Authors
Dark of Night by Colleen CobleSeries: Annie Pederson Book TwoPublisher: Thomas Nelson; January 10, 2023 REVIEW BY JOAN HALL Dark of Night is the second book in the Annie Pederson series. The story takes place where book one leaves off with the revelation a minor character, Taylor, might be Annie’s long-lost sister. The book opens... Continue Reading →
On Moonberry Lake by Holly VarniSeries: Moonberry Lake series, book 1Publisher: Revell on September 26, 2023 REVIEW BY VERA DAY Cora Matthews returns to her childhood hometown, Moonberry Lake, for the first time since she left at the age of seven. She never understood why there was a big upheaval in the family and why her... Continue Reading →
I PICK You by Creston MapesSeries: Book Three of Six in the Signs of Life SeriesPublisher: Rooftop Press (December 9, 2020)Review by Gwen M. Plano Creston Mapes’ I Pick You blew me away. This fast-paced, rollercoaster story kept me glued from the very first page. The pace is truly electric. The story is one that is... 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 →
Edge of Dusk by Colleen CobleSeries: Annie Pederson Book OnePublisher: Thomas Nelson; July 12, 2022 REVIEW BY JOAN HALL I read and enjoyed Colleen Coble’s Rock Harbor series, so when I learned this series was set in the same location, I decided to give it a try. Annie Pederson is widowed with an eight-year-old daughter.... 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 →
The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip by Sara BrunsvoldSeries: Standalone NovelPublisher: Revell - July 5, 2022 REVIEW BY KELLY GOSHORN The title of this book captured my attention from the get-go. I mean how many deaths can one person have and why would they be considered "extraordinary?" However, what kept me reading were the well-crafted... Continue Reading →
The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos by Kelly IrvinSeries: a standalonePublisher: Thomas Nelson on December 5, 2023 REVIEW BY VERA DAY This inspiring novel is based on Irvin’s real life experience with stage four ovarian cancer. In the Author’s Notes, she says, “I remember in intimate detail what it felt like to wait in a... 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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