Religious Fiction Book Reviews | Self-Publishing Review

Review: The Sentinel’s Sight by M.D. Osborne

A pastoral parable that positively shines with wisdom for believers and dreamers alike, The Sentinel’s Sight (The Watchwood Chronicles Book 1) by M.D. Osborne is an inspired tale of overcoming fear and choosing the righteous path to redemption.

Lillian Callahan is wise beyond her years as the eldest of five, but occasionally allows herself to dream and embrace her passions, like drawing “the plain glad business of the world” from her small-town Kentucky perspective. What she doesn’t know is that legendary Sparrow blood runs through her veins, and the ancestral guardians of her home have been waiting a very long […]

Review: Vendetta: Legend of The Iron Warrior Vol. 3 by T.V. Holiday

The third installment of a savagely unique series, Vendetta by T.V. Holiday holds nothing back as the Iron Warrior is drawn back from sabbatical for his greatest challenge yet.

When the titular hero receives a call that his crew needs help, he returns to the Seventh City for another clash of biblical proportions, heeding the call of his own loyalty to justice and peace. His time away was supposed to give him space to work on his faith and rid himself of any remaining demons; he has worked through the darkness and fear that once dominated his heart, and strengthened […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2026-05-07T17:43:14+02:00April 21st, 2026|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Religious Fiction Book Reviews, Urban Fantasy Book Reviews|

The End: Omicron by Aaron Ryan

A second stunning novel in an apocalyptic series from Aaron Ryan, The End: Omicron is both prophecy and incisive allegory, revealing the depths of depravity that can result from absolute power.

Picking up after the events of the preceding installment, Sage Maddox pushes forward with his plan to infiltrate the Friends of Nero and execute a risky assassination plot, while Darius, a newly wanted man, seeks acceptance and purpose in the UK after abandoning his post at Nero’s side as High Vassal. From conspiratorial basements in Washington to savagely tense face-offs in London, Ryan’s rapid-fire prose leaps across countries and […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2025-05-12T14:04:39+02:00May 12th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Dystopian Fiction Book Reviews, Religious Fiction Book Reviews|

Review: Magda Revealed by Ursula Werner

Setting the record straight on the life and legacy of Jesus Christ through the words of his truest companion, Magda Revealed by Ursula Werner is a revelatory work of fiction.

After two thousand years of watching Christianity morph into a carnival mirror version of itself, Yeshua tasks his most faithful follower with revealing the truth to the world. With that mission in mind, Mary of Magdala details her life-changing journey at Yeshua’s side, clarifying murky points of history around the disciples’ true colors, the ulterior motives behind the severely edited Gospels, and the eradication of the feminine legacy at the […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2025-03-26T13:04:53+02:00March 25th, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: Historical Fiction Book Reviews, Religious Fiction Book Reviews|

Review: Good Pastures by Sylvia Anne Pollard

Steeped in contemplation and the solace that only time can bring, Good Pastures: A Place to Feel Ones Deepest Heartaches by Sylvia Anne Pollard is a moving testament to the human spirit and the healing power of the divine. As a devoted mother and a powerful warrior of faith, this resilient poet has alchemized pain into stark and empowering verse.

The loss of a child is an unimaginable tragedy for parents, and the weight of Pollard’s loss is heavy on these pages. The poet’s stated purpose is to transmute the grief over Payton’s death into words of comfort and encouragement […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2024-07-15T11:36:23+02:00July 14th, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: Poetry Book Reviews, Religious Fiction Book Reviews|

Review: Magi Apprentice by Dan E. Hendrickson

A narrative clash of mysticism, science, geopolitics, and biblical lore, Magi Apprentice by Dan E. Hendrickson is a unique piece of historical fiction, exploring the religious sects, governments, and individuals who likely played a part in the star-driven journey to the birthplace of Jesus.

Rassan is a young military officer and friend to Prince Phraates, heir to the Parthian Empire. When a rogue magi embarks on a secret pilgrimage to Jerusalem, through Parthian lands, Rassan is sent to meet him on the road, only to find that his caravan has been attacked by bandits. The magi’s final wish sends Rassan […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2023-10-25T11:22:59+02:00October 24th, 2023|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: Historical Fiction Book Reviews, Religious Fiction Book Reviews|

Under the Golden Dome by Ray Keating

Perennially skilled in his storytelling, author Ray Keating once again threads the needle between philosophy, adventure, religion, and mystery in his latest Pastor Stephen Grant novel, Under the Golden Dome.

Twenty-five years after witnessing the violent clash of religion and politics firsthand, Pastor Grant must once again unravel the deadly relationships of power – both divine and diplomatic. As is often the case, the theological and the political become tightly knotted in this fast-moving novel, specifically socialist philosophy and Christian dogma. The book also neatly explores the shadowy history of CIA interests, theological autocracies of the past and present, […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2023-04-27T11:00:54+02:00April 26th, 2023|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Religious Fiction Book Reviews, Thriller Book Reviews|

Review: Shirley’s Compilation of Short Stories by Shirley McLain

Shirley’s Compilation of Short Stories by Shirley McLain is an engaging book of short fiction in which the inner lives of characters intertwine with the bigger picture of history, resulting in a thrilling roller coaster of emotion.

McLain offers the reader a wide range of stories, touching on genres that vary from noir to romantic fiction. The thread running through them is in their evocative atmosphere – the perpetual feeling of something hidden below the surface: a detail overlooked for too long, a well-kept secret, or an emotion that cannot be ignored.

From the tragic secrets behind the wealth of […]

Marina Dora Martino2023-04-05T08:16:45+02:00February 28th, 2023|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Religious Fiction Book Reviews, Short Stories Book Reviews|