Christian Fiction Reviews by Christian Authors
My Dearest Dietrich: A Novel of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Lost Love by Amanda BarrattSeries: Stand Alone NovelPublisher: Kregel Publications (June 9, 2019) My Dearest Dietrch first introduced me to Barratt's writing and I've been a huge fan ever since. The depth of research that Barratt undertook to write this novel is staggering. It takes a talented... Continue Reading →
Rage Against the Machine by H. Meadow HopewellSeries: Book One in the The Given Path trilogyPublisher: Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. (November 21, 2024) REVIEW BY PRISCILLA BETTIS This is a Christian science-fiction thriller that takes place in the near future. It’s set in New York City, Melbourne, Australia, and Canada. The main character, Roare Murdock,... Continue Reading →
Between the Lightning and the Thunder by B.F. RandallSeries: a standalonePublisher: Brookstone Publishing Group (January 10, 2023) REVIEW BY PRISCILLA BETTIS Between the Lightning and the Thunder is a Biblical fiction retelling of the events surrounding Jesus’ ministry and crucifixion. The point-of-view character is James, the brother of Jesus. Throughout the book, James is either... Continue Reading →
Paint the Sunset by Dawn V. CahillSeries: Book 3 in the Golden State TrilogyPublisher: Spring Mountain Publishing (May 11, 2023) REVIEW BY PRISCILLA BETTIS Paint the Sunset is a contemporary Christian novel with a bit of a mystery and a lot of controversial topics. It’s book three in Cahill’s Golden State Trilogy, but it works... Continue Reading →
The Garden Girls by Jessica R. PatchSeries: FBI: Strange Crimes Unit book 3Publisher: Love Inspired Trade (April 23, 2024) REVIEW BY PRISCILLA BETTIS Tiberius Granger is an FBI agent in the Strange Crimes Unit. The Unit investigates crimes with a religious nature–think cults, abusive megalomaniac preachers, stuff like that. Despite knowing the Bible and other... Continue Reading →
The Choices She Made by Felicia FergusonSeries: A standalonePublisher: End Game Press (October 18, 2022) REVIEW BY PRISCILLA BETTIS The Choices She Made is a dual-timeline, coming-of-age/women’s-fiction novel. In 1997, a teenager named Madeline is assaulted and becomes pregnant. The rest of the book follows the results of the choices she makes, some good, some... Continue Reading →
The Seven-Day Resurrection by Chevron RossSeries: A StandalonePublisher: Chevron Ross (January 18, 2022) REVIEW BY PRISCILLA BETTIS Len Holder is 78 years old. A few years ago, his mother passed at age 96. So how can she be standing, alive and well, in his living room? I did not expect a ghost, zombie, or any... Continue Reading →
FEAR HAS A NAME by Creston MapesSeries: Book 1 of 3: The Crittendon Files Publisher: Rooftop Press, February 4, 2019Review by Gwen M. Plano In this fast-moving psychological thriller, readers are brought into the mind of a mentally ill man, Grander Meade. Raised by fanatical parents, Grander lacks the normal interpersonal skills of most of the population. He... Continue Reading →
Leaning on Air by Cheryl Grey BostromSeries: A Standalone but includes characters from Bostrom’s Sugar BirdsPublisher: Tyndale House Publishers (May 7, 2024) REVIEW BY PRISCILLA BETTIS Two science nerds marry, and one of them is autistic with an aversion to being touched. What could possibly go wrong? Celia is an ornithologist and an agnostic. Burnaby... Continue Reading →
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