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Then explore J.P. Burten's Christian thrillers, faith-based mysteries, and family stories for readers who refuse to compromise on either storytelling or faith.
Download Dead Drop Free"A great hook... balances a carefully observed San Diego setting with sweeping connections to crime and terrorism around the globe."
"Compares favorably in pace and action to Vince Flynn, Clive Cussler, Tom Clancy, or Lee Child... an enjoyable read!"
"Faith, career, drama, action, and everything else in between... a masterful job of intertwining faith and life."
"Fast paced, lots of action... some good twists."
"Enjoyable read, engaging from the first page."
You want a Christian mystery or Christian thriller that delivers edge-of-your-seat excitement and meaningful spiritual depth - stories that respect your intelligence while honoring your beliefs.
Choose your lane: cozy Christian mystery, faith-forward Christian thriller, tactical prequel, or a story for young readers.
Free Mystery
She's snowed in. She's broke. And she's just been handed $50,000 in crypto.
Riley Carter is trapped by a blizzard and pulled into a massive crypto pump-and-dump scheme. Now she's dodging bot swarms, death threats, and a live swatting attempt—and she has to bring the fight to the real world.
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Mystery Comedy
The Internet's least-qualified PI is on the case.
Riley Carter is Internet famous—and a total mess. But when her best friend's father vanishes, Riley sees her shot at something real: becoming a detective. In this faith-infused, laugh-out-loud mystery-comedy, Riley must outsmart trolls, track down clues, and maybe rediscover her purpose in the process.
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Christian Thriller
The man is the mission.
A WWII bomber crashes into downtown San Diego. On the ground: Matt Gabriel, a tech-savvy young man looking for a way out of his past. From yacht battles to cartel secrets, Liberator is a breathless, faith-forward thriller where adrenaline meets redemption.
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For Young Readers
Widdle Bear wants a dino. And Widdle Bear gets what he wants.
Join Brucie, the adventurous stuffed Widdle Bear, on a wild quest for the ultimate ride—a dinosaur!
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Prequel Novella
High-stakes spy mission. One rookie. One shot.
Dive into the world of Sam Conagher before Liberator in a compact prequel novella full of tactical ops, danger, and moral turns.
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I write Christian thrillers and cozy mysteries for people who want more than entertainment. My stories are fast, funny, suspenseful—and always grounded in the truth that faith matters.
If you're looking for fiction that's just as bold about Jesus as it is about explosions, betrayal, and banter… you've come to the right place.
I live and work in San Diego with my incredible wife and two daughters. I've been writing and editing for over a decade, and when I'm not telling stories, I'm usually watching classic movies or adjusting a vintage wristwatch.
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