Now, more than ever before, there is truly is something for
every Christian suspense reader. I just wish there was more time in my day
to explore all the amazing stories out there. I’m a member of Kindle Unlimited
and my Kindle is filled with stories I can’t wait to read.
Today, I thought I’d share some of my favorite Christian
suspense sub-genres with you and ask you the question, how much violence is too
much for Christian suspense?
First, let’s check out some favorites.
Amish stories are one of the fastest growing genres around.
Amish Suspense combines the element of danger along with the beloved Amish
setting and culture.
One of my favorite Amish Suspense authors is Marta Perry.
Murder in Plain Sight (Amish Suspense Book 1) is a slightly
older story by Marta, but I truly enjoyed it.
Did you know our very own Nancy Mehl writes Amish/Mennonite Suspense?
She does!
I loved Inescapable (Road to Kingdom Book #1) by Nancy Mehl.
Love Inspired Suspense has some wonderful Amish suspense
authors. One of my favorites is Debby Giusti.
Do you like Cozy Mysteries? Me too! While this is a fairly
new genre for me, I’m loving it. Here are a couple of stories I’ve read
recently and enjoyed.
Divine Intervention: A Divine Cozy Mystery (Divine Christian
Cozy Mysteries Series Book 1) by Hope Callaghan.
Previous Confections: An Amish Cupcake Cozy Mystery by Ruth
Hartzler, (Don't you love this cat!).
Do you like FBI stories?
Nancy Mehl’s Mind Games (Kaely Quinn Profiler Book #1) is one that kept me turning pages. (Can you tell I’m a fan of Nancy’s?)
Do you lean more toward police stories?
Then check out Lynette Eason’s Oath of Honor (Blue Justice
Book #1)
CIA
spy thrillers are one of my favorite genres to write and read. I think I should have been a spy.
A must read in this genre is Two Days in Caracas: A Titus
Ray Thriller by Luana Ehrlich.
Are Christian Conspiracy Thrillers your thing?
Then take a look at Annabel Lee (Coffey & Hill Book #1)
by Mike Nappa.
But how much violence is too much for Christian
readers?
Recently, I read an article published by beliefnet.com that
poses the question, what’s too violent for Christian readers? It is a
Roundtable Discussion Featuring Mike Nappa, Ted Dekker, Lynette Eason, and Revell
publisher Vicki Crumpton. The article is well worth reading. Click here to view:
I know that I’ve only just begun to cover the sub-genres contained
within Christian suspense, but I’d love to hear your thoughts on them. What’s
your favorite Christian suspense sub-genre to read? How much is too much
violence for you? What books do you recommend?
Leave me a comment for a chance to win a copy of your choice
of the books mentioned above. Please leave your email address as well. The print copy will be
for US residents only, eBook for outside the US. I’ll announce the winner on Wednesday
the 25th.
Blessings always!
Mary Alford
any genre
ReplyDeletebn100candg at hotmail dot com
They are all good.
DeleteI love mystery and suspense and I am so glad that Christian authors are writing this genre. I avoid graphic details and excessive violence. Thanks for these excellent suggestions!
ReplyDeleteConnie
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You are welcome, Connie. Thanks for joining me.
DeleteI really like profiling and police mysteries best. Carol 1cow0993(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThose are good.
DeleteI have always enjoyed the suspense and mystery genre and love being able to find Christian authors there. All of these books look great; I very much enjoyed "Mind Games"!
ReplyDeletelitteraegaudium(at)aol(dot)com
Me too. Nancy's a wonderful author.
DeleteWhat a great list of books. I love suspense/mystery and have read at least one of most of these authors. Would love to win a copy of one!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anne.
DeleteI love all these sub genres. I don’t like a lot of graphic details as I have nightmares from PTSD. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Lucy. Thanks for joining in.
DeleteI really enjoy reading Amish suspense. I like reading about the Amish way of life.
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Me too.
DeleteI like Christian romantic suspense and don't like a lot of violence on the page--don't like to read it and don't like to write it. :-)
ReplyDeleteI agree, Patricia. Some things we just don't need to read.
DeleteI like all sub genres. pj4824(at)yahoo(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThanks, Paula.
DeleteI like thriller types, criminal profiling, and medical suspense. But if it’s suspense of any kind I’ll read it!
ReplyDeletektpoole@bellsouth.net
All good categories. There are so many great sub-genres to read nowadays.
DeleteNow is a fabulous time to be a Christian fiction reader - so many talented writers creating so many wonderful books including mystery and suspense!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Valerie. Every day there's something new that I want to read.
DeleteI'm great with cozy mysteries, but I'm still struggling with dystopian stories, even when they're written by a great, Christian author like Vannetta Chapman! ;) rw620 AT aol DOT com
ReplyDeleteVannetta is such a great author. I love her stuff.
DeleteI like Christian romantic suspense and medical suspense.
ReplyDeletewhthomas13 at yahoo dot com
Both are great categories.
DeleteI enjoy police, FBI, CIA romantic suspense and medical suspense as well. I get squimish easily so I try to avoid too much violence.
ReplyDeletemindyhoung AT msn DOT com
Those are wonderful categories.
DeleteI think they are all truly amazing and great reading.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jodi. I agree with you.
DeleteI love most Christian suspense. I have read Amish suspense and legal and romantic suspense. I draw the line at very detailed murders.
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Maryann
I agree, Maryann. Don't need too much graphic details.
ReplyDeleteMystery/suspense is my favorite genre! I'm so grateful there are so many Christian authors to enjoy.
ReplyDeletepsalm103and138atgmaildotcom
I agree, Caryl. There are so many to enjoy.
DeleteAll these books sound great. I enjoy suspense and especially when I can’t guess the ending. Violence is needed at times to keep the old ticker pounding but not a lot of gore.
ReplyDeletetumcsec(at)gmail(dot)com
Yes, I agree. When you're writing about the bad things in this world, you cannot simply gloss over them. There's a fine line between too much and not enough.
DeleteI like Christian suspense, and basically anything that gives enough detail to know what is going on, but nothing to excessive. I keep hearing how amazing Nancy's book is, so I will have to check that one out. It's always nice to be able to pick up a book with recommendations by others, knowing it will be clean but suspenseful!
ReplyDeleteLLWaltz [at] gmail [dot] com
Dang typing on a phone, *too excessive.* I promise I know the correct to, too, two to use! 😂
DeleteNancy is a wonderful author. Mind Games is a definite nail bitter. I can't type more than a sentence on my phone. Auto-correct drives me crazy.
DeleteI am always looking for new Christian suspense authors to read. I love picking up a book and not being able to put it down because of all the twists and turns and not knowing how the story will end.
ReplyDeletesonflower277 at gmail dot com
I love those types of books, too. And when you get to the end of the book, you are surprised by the bad guy's identity.
DeleteSince I do like reading Amish stories, and mystery is my favorite genre, the Amish mysteries have really caught my eye. But they aren't the only Christian mysteries I have read.
ReplyDeleteI think "gore" is probably too much description for me. But as far as violence, either described on the page or only alluded to, I don't know if I have a "too much."
donna (dot) durnell (at) sbcglobal (dot) net
Donna, I love Amish mysteries as well. I agree about the gore. I really don't need too much of it in a story.
DeleteAnd the winner is....Winnie! whthomas13@yahoo.com. Winnie, I will be emailing you shortly. Thanks to everyone who joined in.
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