Christian Fiction Books Reviews

There’s nothing complicated or controversial with The Search Committee. And that’s what makes Tim Owens’ first book so clever.

Halflings is nothing original. But with its timeless themes of passion and forbidden love, it might not need to be.

Summer of Promise is the first of a three-part series from Amanda Cabot, so plan on another visit to Wyoming Territory next year.

In Not in the Heart, Chris Fabry’s authentic, first-person approach gets inside the head of a conflicted main character.

Melody Carlson’s latest deals not only with an outer transformation but also the inner changes that come from trusting God.

Based on a screenplay by Andrew Librizzi, the Thoene’s latest involves a troubled preacher’s kid and her family’s dark secret.

Despite the common amnesia plot, Susan May Warren’s characters handle their situation with uncommon honesty and grace—God’s grace.

Would cloned humans have a soul? Did Christ die for both humans and clones? These were some of the questions Replication raised.

This fast-paced thriller through the streets of Paris during the Germans’ final hours there is a bona fide page-turner.

Southern Fried Sushi’s premise sounded good. Unfortunately, instead of serving up authentic characters it settles for stereotypes.

If one is willing to set aside literal biblical interpretation, Noah Primeval is as captivating as any high fantasy tale.

The third Bell Mountain series installment is set in a medieval world that arose on the ashes of a sophisticated civilization.

Melanie Dickerson transforms the classic story of “Beauty and the Beast” into a thought-provoking tale for young readers.

Dan Walsh’s simple style allows events to unfold without forcing characters into far-fetched situations or over-the-top emotions.

The Christmas Note tugs on every heartstring. Even the most Scrooge-like reader will blink back tears on more than one occasion.

Despite some flaws, for fans of DiAnn Mills’ warm, personable stories, this belongs alongside her other bestsellers in the genre.

Mouth-watering descriptions of gourmet bread and a tale of terror and trust mix well in Erin Healy’s The Baker’s Wife.

While Plagues works on the basis of suspense, it doesn’t dig into the meat of its characters enough to realize its potential.

Not quite a ghost story, a romance, or a historical, A Sound Among the Trees suffers from a bit of an identity crisis.

Not as engaging as expected, Dry as Rain still wrestles with worthy topics between the opening act and the final curtain.