Christian Fiction Reviews by Christian Authors
The Near-Death Experience of Justin Parks by R.A. WilliamsSeries: a standalonePublisher: Fall Haven Press; September 23, 2021 REVIEW BY GWEN M. PLANO The Near-Death Experience of Justin Parks by R.A. Williams is a Christian suspense novel set in Atlanta, Georgia. As the story unfolds, the protagonist, Justin Parks, is a rookie police officer on his... Continue Reading →
Revelations by Terry James Series: Book 1 of the Revelations series Publisher: CKN Christian Publishing on May 8, 2018 REVIEW BY STACI TROILO Revelations by Terry James is listed as Christian Science Fiction/Fantasy. I’m inclined to put it toward the “supernatural” categories, maybe later in the series apocalyptic, but I think there is merit to... Continue Reading →
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 →
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