New Christian Suspense Books
The Best New Mystery & Thriller Novels
Discover new Christian suspense books, where fresh, faith-driven thrillers combine spiritual depth with gripping storytelling. Whether you enjoy pulse-pounding mysteries or prefer clean romantic suspense novels with strong Christian themes, these recent releases deliver compelling plots without sacrificing hope or inspiration. Moreover, perfect for the beach or any relaxing getaway, they offer something for every reader who longs for uplifting fiction that still keeps them on the edge of their seat.
How the Best New Christian Suspense Releases Are Chosen
The new releases featured here are carefully chosen based on both quality and reader appeal. In particular, we highlight Christian suspense novels that blend gripping storytelling with faith-driven themes, ensuring that each book provides clean, engaging, and spiritually meaningful content. Furthermore, our selections showcase rising authors by focusing on fresh releases that deliver suspense, intrigue, and the redemptive messages readers love.
This time, among all new suspense books, our recommended irresistible new release is Mercie’s Secret.
Grab it fast and step into the shadows before anyone else can whisper the secrets there.
God’s church is not immune!
Where there are people, there is sin.
When Lucas Bonham rescues Mercie Halford from a brutal attack, he naturally offers her shelter—the Christian thing to do. Moreover, she’s trembling, bruised, and desperate. However, Mercie is running from something far darker than the man Lucas left gasping for air.
Her fear is real.
Her story is not.
Lucas’s home begins to feel less like his refuge and more like a trap, because the real threat never left—it followed her inside.
And when the truth finally claws its way out, it will shatter everything Lucas thought he knew about forgiveness, faith, and the price of trying to save someone who may not want to be saved.
Mercie’s Secret—a relentless new Christian suspense book that asks: Can grace endure when the soul you’re protecting is more dangerous than the enemy you fought?
Reserve plenty of reading time for this one—you’ll not want to stop!
More About This Chilling New Suspense Book
Rescue was only the beginning. The real danger lay within.
When Lucas Bonham intervenes in a violent assault, he immediately believes he’s found his shot at redemption. After all, saving a stranger feels like a rare chance to finally silence the ghosts of his past.
But Mercie Halford isn’t just a victim; she’s a hiding from a truth too dangerous to name.
As Lucas offers her refuge, the line between protector and target gradually begins to blur. Meanwhile, every creak in the dark and every unguarded glance suggests that the threat he thought he stopped might be far from over.
Because Mercie’s secret isn’t buried; it’s coming for them both.
When betrayal finally strikes, it’s both brutal and irreversible. In the aftermath, Lucas must confront the hardest truth of all:
Some rescues come with a price you can’t survive.
“The stormy atmosphere and vivid imagery kept the pages turning!”
— goodreads
“. . . an absorbing read for those who enjoy suspense grounded
in attention to detail in every step of an unpredictable situation.”
— Readers’ Favorite
“A spellbinding, faith-filled story of courage, betrayal, and forgiveness.”
— BookBub
“. . . a book that will consume you. And not one to be read alone and in the dark!”
— Christian Bookaholic
Meet the Characters
Lucas Bonham – A man scarred by past mistakes, desperate to find peace, and willing to sacrifice everything for a desperate woman who needs him.
Mercie Halford – A beautiful minister’s daughter with haunting blue eyes and a heart full of secrets, in fear that her truths are about to be revealed.
Together, their journey explores how faith collides with fear—and how trust can be both salvation and destruction.
Why You’ll Love Mercie’s Secret
- A page-turning Christian suspense thriller full of twists and turns.
- Explores powerful themes of faith, redemption, and betrayal.
- Perfect for fans of Terri Blackstock, Brandilyn Collins or Colleen Coble.
- A story that asks: How far would you go to save a fellow Christian in distress?
About the Author
Michael Garrett is an award-winning author whose works of Christian suspense have been praised for their emotional depth, nail-biting tension, and strong themes of faith. Also, as a traditionally published novelist and experienced editor, he brings both craft and conviction to every story he tells. Mercie’s Secret continues his mission to deliver faith-driven thrillers that both entertain and inspire.
An Excerpt
“Mercie,” he whispered over his shoulder. “I think he’s dead. I mean it. Really dead this time.”
She stepped closer, eyes locked on the slumped figure like she was seeing a ghost. After a long pause, she whispered, “Good.”
“Don’t say that,” Lucas murmured, voice low. “No matter what he did.”
“He was going to assault me,” she said flatly, without hesitation. “Probably kill me too.”
Lucas didn’t reply. He couldn’t.