Christian Fiction Reviews by Christian Authors
Hidden Refuge by Miriam SloanSeries: Safe Harbor Files, Book 1Publisher: Miriam Sloan on April 27, 2026 REVIEW BY STACI TROILO I’m always looking for new Christian suspense authors, so when I came across Miriam Sloan’s name, I decided to try Hidden Refuge (Safe Harbor Files, Book 1). This book had a different feel than many... Continue Reading →
Spies, Lies, & Alibis by Natalie WaltersSeries: Stand AlonePublisher: Thomas Nelson (May 19, 2026) REVIEW BY KELLY J. GOSHORN Spies, Lies, & Alibis is a fast-paced Christian romantic suspense novel that combines espionage, second-chance romance, humor, and faith. The novel follows Cybil Langford and Ben Bradley, childhood friends and first loves, who unexpectedly meet again... Continue Reading →
Submerged by Dani PettreySeries: Alaskan Courage SeriesPublisher: Betthany House Publishers on May 1, 2012 REVIEW BY STACI TROILO I stumbled across this author’s body of work when her name was listed as a member of a panel of writers, all of whom write Christian fiction. She was one of two who wrote mystery/suspense, and as... Continue Reading →
Playing Saint by Zachary BartelsSeries: Book 1 of 2Publisher: Thomas Nelson (October 14, 2014)NOTE: Although this book isn't listed as part of a series, a sequel All Souls Day was released in October 2017 by a different publisher, Gut Check Press Review by Mae Clair Did you ever pick up a book that was so... Continue Reading →
Breathless by Kathryn J. BainSeries: The Lincolnville Mystery Series (Book 1 of 5)Publisher: Indie ReleasePublication Date: March 22, 2022 Review by Mae Clair I picked up this book because the premise sounded intriguing—an ex-cop/undercover DEA agent (Matthew Winters) becomes the pastor of a church in the small town of Lincolnville. He doesn’t fit the image... Continue Reading →
Of Gold and Shadows by Michelle GriepTime's Lost Treasures, Book 1Bethany House Publishers (September 24, 2024) REVIEW BY KELLY J. GOSHORN Michelle Griep's Of Gold and Shadows is an engaging blend of Victorian mystery, historical romance, and adventure that transports readers to 1888 and the gaslit streets of Oxford, England. Rich in suspense, the novel... Continue Reading →
The Girl Upstairs by Jessica R. Patch Series: NA (stand alone)Publisher: Love Inspired Trade on April 28, 2026 REVIEW BY STACI TROILO Christian suspense is among my favorite types of books to read, and Jessica R. Patch is one of my favorite authors in the genre, so I was excited to read this novel. I’m... Continue Reading →
Seaside Cowboy's Love at First Sight by Alexa VerdeSeries: Book 6 of 10 in Seaside Cowboys seriesPublisher: self-published (April 24, 2024) REVIEW BY GWEN M. PLANO This sweet romance story unfolds slowly as a love interest builds between two unlikely characters - cowboy Barrett Lawrence and businesswoman Zoey Crawford. Barrett is a respected resident of Seaside and... Continue Reading →
Restoring Hope by Philippa CleallSeries: StandalonePublisher: Ark House Press (October 31, 2025) REVIEW BY GWEN M. PLANO In some ways, Restoring Hope is a familiar story. A young woman, Hope Elkins, escapes an abusive marriage and returns to her hometown to rebuild a family café and rediscovers herself. As the story unfolds, so do the foundational... Continue Reading →
