Christian Suspense Books:
Best Biblically-Based Thrillers

Biblically-based Christian Protagonists and Plots

Christian suspense features relatable characters—detectives, kidnap victims, falsely accused Christians, or skeptics—who rely on faith to confront danger, seek justice, and overcome adversity. Whether facing spiritual conflict or life-threatening situations, these protagonists show that Christian faith can guide even the most difficult decisions.

Two of the best Edgy Christian thrillers
You Can’t Put Down

Two standout suspense books deliver thrilling action, deep faith, and unforgettable characters:

Elise Farmington's carefully controlled life is already spiraling when a violent car crash leaves her broken, bleeding, and alone in a deadly blizzard. Just when death seems certain, a stranger pulls her to safety—risking his own life to save hers.

David Stetson is kind. Steady. Deeply devout. And completely isolated.

Taken to his remote rural home, Elise awakens injured and confused—and immediately suspects something is wrong. Her instincts scream danger. His calm reassurances sound more like warnings. And when the door locks behind her, there's no question: she's not free to leave.

As a fierce psychological standoff unfolds, Elise and David each cling to their faith, their fear, and their version of the truth. But something darker than either of them is closing in— and neither captivity nor escape may offer a way out.

In the storm’s silence, trust becomes a weapon.
And survival comes at a cost.
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Over the Edge

Michael Garrett

When faith is all you have, it’s more than enough.

Falsely accused and hunted by the FBI, Larissa Baxter is running for her life. But just as she thinks she’s staying one step ahead, a darker threat emerges—one she never saw coming. The carefully hidden truth of her secret life is unraveling, and if it comes to light, it won't just destroy her—it will get her killed.

Enter Clyde Hopkins, a hardened Texas bounty hunter lured by the promise of a million-dollar payday. He believes he’s chasing a fugitive. What he doesn’t know is that he’s being played. When the takedown goes sideways, what should’ve been a simple capture turns into a high-stakes abduction—and a deadly moral crossroads. Now Hopkins must choose: follow orders and end her life, or risk his own to save hers.

Time is running out. Larissa has no allies, no weapons, and nowhere left to hide—except in the unshakable power of her faith.

They’re both in deeper than they ever imagined—
and time is running out.
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• Winner of the Firebird Book Award and American Fiction Award.
• “A thrilling woman-in-jeopardy story.”
• “Hard to put down, with an edge of faith and grit.”

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